Jay Holstein, a longtime University of Iowa religious studies professor who taught tens of thousands of students, has died at ...

The Iowa Food System Coalition has ended its contract with a Black Hawk County supervisor facing felony sex abuse charges.

All of the assets were seized by KPK investigators from a private party suspected of obtaining the assets from the corruption ...

UAE authorities have called on Hajj pilgrims for 2026 to adhere to health requirements issued by the Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat said the ...

UAE's Hajj 2026 applications saw a historic surge with 72,000 residents vying for 6,228 spots, a 1 in 11.5 chance. The General Authority for Islamic Affairs utilized a digital lottery system, ...

A member of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), Muhammed Bin-Usman, says corruption is rampant in Nigerian hajj operations, referencing the just-concluded 2025 hajj operation. Mr Bin-Usman, the ...

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced that the booking process for the Private Hajj Scheme 2026 will close at midnight on October 17, urging all intending pilgrims to ...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has unveiled comprehensive health requirements and guidelines for intending pilgrims planning to perform Hajj in 2026, corresponding to Hajj 1447 AH. The circular outlines ...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated the committee for the screening of 2026 Hajj Tour Operators at the Hajj House in Abuja. The committee comprises management workers of ...

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has begun. It’s required once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it. The ...

Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud is on a spiritual pilgrimage to Mecca. The mayor said: "This is a deeply personal trip, one rooted in faith, reflection, and renewal." Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud ...