More than 1.5million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Mecca ahead of the start of the Hajj later this week, with more worshippers set to join, according to Saudi officials.

Millions are expected to attend the annual Ijtema in Bangladesh -- considered the world's second biggest Muslim gathering ...

Mecca Bar owner Jodi Blakley, center, gets a selfie with a water-sipping Scott Kawasaki during an event on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to support the downtown bar ahead of a second Fairbanks City ...

Six people have died from heatstroke during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, amid warnings from Saudi officials that temperatures during the annual gathering could reach 48 degrees Celsius (118 ...

Morocco is set to participate in a high-level diplomatic meeting in Mecca during the first weekend of Ramadan. The gathering, which will take place on March 6, will bring together the foreign ...

Hajj is the largest annual religious gathering of Muslims. It takes place in the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijja in and around the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. This year, Hajj will start on ...

At least 550 people died in Mecca as local temperatures rose well above 50C; ... At least 550 Hajj pilgrims die in scorching 50C heat in Mecca as world's largest gathering of Muslims draws to a close.

Palestinian pilgrim Abu Anas Abu Rahal was hoping to find cheaper lodgings for a week-long stay in Saudi Arabia, as the minimum cost for the haj pilgrimage climbed to 26,000 riyals ($7,000) this year.

Shereé Whitfield, 53, celebrated her Glam-ma status by throwing granddaughter Mecca, 13 months, a Sip & See celebration so that she could meet family and friends.

Dubai: The Grand Mosque at Mecca has witnessed a massive gathering of worshipers during Taraweeh prayers on Friday. For the first time in Mecca's history, worshippers overflowed from the Grand ...

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, can often fall during one of the hottest periods of the year.

The largest religious gathering in the world is taking place in India from Jan. 13 to Feb. 26. It is a significant test for the country to showcase Hinduism and culture.