During Hajj, pilgrims stand before the Kaaba, the sacred shrine built by Ibrahim, and offer their praises to Allah. They also perform various rituals, including the Stoning of the Devil.

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Muslims perform the Eid al-Adha morning prayer around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine ...

The second floor of the lookout houses a prayer space oriented toward the qibla, the direction of the sacred shrine of the Kaaba in Mecca. "The tower's form, though striking, remains modest in its ...

Hazel Lloyd Gamble Cole has donated almost 90 pieces of art to the Trout Gallery. The pieces are Norwegian, Finnish, Islamic, Persian and Asian in origin. Cole donated most of her collection in the ...

This year, individuals under the age of 15 will not be allowed to perform Hajj. The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced ...

Cairo: A Saudi exhibition is being held in the Grand Mosque, Islam's holiest in Mecca, on the history of the sacred Kaaba. Presented in 10 languages, the "First House" exhibit sheds light on the ...

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Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam pictured with his brother during Umrah near Khana-e-Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia in this image released on March 9, 2025. — Instagram@safeerazam Pakistan's ...