The Kaaba, meaning “cube” in Arabic, has been the center of Islam since the time of Prophet Muhammad, but it was worshipped for centuries prior.

Raised in Mecca, Abdu remembers roller-skating with friends near the Grand Mosque where the Kaaba is located. The desert plains and valleys that throng with pilgrims every year are where, in the ...

MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA — These days it’s easier to find a Cinnabon in Mecca than the house where the prophet Muhammad was born. The ancient sites in Islam’s holiest city are under attack from ...

In this Aug. 13, 2019 file photo taken with slow shutter speed, Muslim pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba during the hajj pilgrimage in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. DUBAI, United ...

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

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the world’s largest spiritual gatherings. It happens over a five-day period from the 9th through the 13th in Dhul-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Muslim ...

One is raw, petrodollar-fueled capitalism. Mecca's planners are largely catering to wealthier pilgrims by focusing on construction of five-star hotels, surrounding the Kaaba in marble-sheathed luxury.

Middle East News: Today at 12:27 PM Mecca time, witness the sun directly align over the Kaaba, providing a unique opportunity for Muslims to confirm their Qibla direction. This rare event ...

Riyadh: The holy Kiswah which covers the Kaaba will be screened at the Islamic Arts Biennale, 2025 in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah. This will be the first time that Kiswah will be shown ...

The Islamic pilgrimage lasts about five days, but traditionally Muslims begin arriving in Mecca weeks ahead of time. The hajj concludes with the Eid al-Adha celebration, marked by the distribution ...