Nasa astronaut Don Pettit has captivated the internet with a striking photograph taken from space, showing the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca shimmering against the night. The orbital image reveals a ...

NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared a stunning orbital photograph of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The image, which showcases Islam's holiest site as a brilliant central light, has captivated social media ...

The Kaaba, located in Mecca, is the holiest site in Islam. It is the focus of daily prayers for Muslims worldwide and the sacred center of the annual Hajj pilgrimage Michigan couple charged with ...

A viral video from Makkah’s Grand Mosque shows a security officer confronting pilgrims near the Holy Kaaba, sparking widespread debate online. The footage depicts a woman being moved and a male ...

After scaling NEOM and other infrastructure, Saudi authorities plan to develop Islam's holy city. The King Salman Gate project was unveiled this week, covering 12 million square metres and provide 300 ...

As the call for Maghrib prayer echoed through Makkah on Friday, August 29, Umrah pilgrims prepared to bow in worship—only to be greeted by a blessing of heavy rain. Led by Sheikh Maher Al Muaiqly, the ...

Rainfall at the Grand Mosque is traditionally regarded in Islam as a blessing Dubai: Thousands of worshippers circumambulated the Kaaba on Friday under heavy rain, their white garments drenched as ...

TAMPA, Fla. — A man and a woman were arrested Friday after Hillsborough County deputies seized cocaine, meth, fentanyl and more in Tampa, the sheriff's office announced Saturday. According to HCSO, on ...

Take a flight of discovery high above the spiritual heart of Islam and experience this sight from a breathtaking aerial perspective. This drone footage captures the grandeur of Mecca, highlighting the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Hajj, the world’s largest annual pilgrimage, begins today in ...