Located in Mecca, the Kaaba is Islam’s most sacred site and the focal point of daily Muslim prayer. This episode explores its religious significance, history of reconstruction, and the rituals ...

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 ...

Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Kaaba, the "House of God", in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia as it is considered one of the five pillars of Islam and is an obligation for all able ...

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Here’s all you need to know about the date, history, significance and key rituals of Hajj, from wearing the Ihram to celebrations of Bakrid.  ...

The annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca commences amidst a history of tragic incidents, including stampedes, attacks, and fires. Last year, over 1,300 pilgrims died due to extreme heat. This year ...

The biennale’s inaugural edition in 2023 was titled Awwal Bait, “first house” in Arabic, in reference to the centrality of the Kaaba in Mecca.The theme celebrated the daily and yearly ...