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 ...

History: A visit to the holy shrine of Kaaba in Mecca has a remarkable history. It began when Prophet Ibrahim or Abraham, the dearest friend of God and father of prophets, was instructed by God to ...

Hajj 2023: Here’s all you need to know about the date, history, significance and Ihram to Eid-ul-Adha rituals of Muslims' pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 New Delhi o C ...

Muslim pilgrims pray around the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 25, 2023.

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 ...