South Asian countries including India and Pakistan, where Ramadan is also referred to as Ramzan, are expecting February 19 as the first day of fasting, subject to local moon-sighting confirmations.

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Billboards line the Umm Al Qura highway leading to the Grand Mosque in Mecca, displaying manicured public spaces, glass-fronted stores and sleek towers. It’s part of a $26 ...

A Norwegian scientist's secret experiment with a microwave energy device backfired, causing him symptoms akin to Havana ...

Third Makkah Halal Forum launches under the theme “Halal: A Professional Industry” ...

Mecca is revered first and foremost as the traditional birthplace of the prophet Muhammad in AD 570. It is the city which was ...

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca, officials said Sunday, as authorities crack down on illegal ...

Smart technologies, expanded services and coordinated crowd management aim to enhance the worshipper experience during peak ...

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca, officials said Sunday, as authorities crack down on illegal ...

MECCA, Saudi Arabia >> Billboards line the Umm Al Qura highway leading to the Grand Mosque in Mecca, displaying manicured public spaces, glass-fronted stores and sleek towers. It’s part of a $26 ...