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MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque continues to enhance its operational systems and services for the Holy Kaaba by providing ...

Riyadh — As Muslims around the world prepare to receive a new Hijri year, the Holy Kaaba is preparing to receive its new Kiswa in a tradition renewed annually at Islam's holiest site. The process ...

The first day of Hajj has begun, with more than 1.5 million Muslims from around the world making the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia – a once-in-a-lifetime journey for many. As part of the ...

The first stage of the Holy Kaaba washing ceremony began with the raising of the Kaaba's gate curtain, in preparation for the ...

MAKKAH — The Holy Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, was adorned with the new Kiswa (cover) on Tuesday, the first day of Muharram, 1448 AH. The annual customary ceremony of replacing the old Kiswa with a ...

(RNS) — The black, gold-embroidered cloth that shrouds Islam’s holiest site in Saudi Arabia is a revered artifact that carries spiritual meaning for Muslims worldwide. (RNS) — Convicted sex offender ...

It is Islam’s holiest shrine – and for a few moments on Friday, it will also be the easiest to find. Astronomers say the sun will pass directly over the top of the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Saudi ...

The Direction Muslims Face When Praying: Why It Matters and What Happens If You Cannot Face ItFor Muslims around the world, ...

Centuries-old tradition marks the start of the new Hijri year Dubai: As Muslims around the world prepare to welcome the new Hijri year, preparations are under way at the Grand Mosque in Mecca for the ...