The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has begun. It’s required once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can ...

This year’s pilgrimage, attended by more than 1.8 million people, was under tight logistical planning and safety precautions ...

The Hajj pilgrimage is held annually between the 8th and 13th days of Zil-Hajj, the 12th month on the Islamic lunar calendar.

Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, has officially arrived. Here's what we've learned about the ...

* Eid al-Adha, one of Islam's two main festivals, marks the climax of the annual hajj pilgrimage, when Muslims slaughter animals - to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim, or Abraham, to sacrifice ...

The Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is required at least once in a lifetime for all Muslims who are physically and ...

Islam grew faster than any other major religious group globally from 2010 to 2020, according to estimates released on Monday from Pew Research Center, a U.S.-based think tank.

Milton’s Muslim community came together to mark two of the most sacred observances in the Islamic calendar—Hajj and Eid ...

At the heart of the controversy is Keyi Rubath, a 19th-Century guest house built in the 1870s by Mayankutty Keyi, a wealthy ...

A recent drone capture of Mecca, the spiritual heart of Islam, offers an unparalleled glimpse into a sacred landscape that draws millions of pilgrims annually.

Mecca: Authorities in Saudi Arabia are cracking ... the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar. This period falls roughly 70 days after the end of Ramadan, although the exact timing may ...

Millions of Muslims from all over the world have converged on Mecca in Saudi Arabia to partake in Islam's annual Hajj ...