In the bustling city of Makkah, surrounded by skyscrapers and technology, stands a simple cube-shaped structure made of stone—the Kaaba. Despite its modest form, it is the most revered site in the ...

The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched the “First House” exhibition during Hajj season 1446H. It will offer pilgrims and visitors a rare ...

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Masses of Muslim pilgrims in the Saudi city of Mecca on Thursday circled the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site, a day before heading to the nearby desert area of Mina to ...

At the Paramus Park mall, a clay-colored landmark stands apart from the usual array of department stores and vendor stalls. Far from being a typical mall feature, the towering steel statue depicts a ...

(The Conversation) — Despite reports of mismanagement, the 2024 Hajj brought together pilgrims of diverse backgrounds from 180 countries. But despite the risks, millions of Muslims perform the ...

The New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center celebrates its beginnings, at a moment when Black history is under attack. By Jennifer Schuessler Even on an ordinary day, walking into the New York ...