The Haj is one of the world's largest religious gatherings and the major annual event in Saudi Arabia. It is regarded as one ...

The literal meaning of Kiswah is cloak. It is a black cloth with intricately embroidered cloth, which covers the Kaaba. The ...

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Hajj pilgrimage is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, an essential act of worship that every capable Muslim is obligated to ...

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For the first time, the full Kiswah will be displayed outside Mecca. It will be the central element of the Islamic Arts ...

A severely limited number of pilgrims begin hajj rituals with COVID-19 control measures in place in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It has been a year since 37 people were executed on a single day in Saudi ...

The deaths of 1,300 pilgrims during the hajj in Saudi Arabia last year underscored the urgent need to mitigate dangers posed by extreme heat, with crowd management an essential first step, analysts ...

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Saudi Arabia will introduce stricter health protocols for Umrah pilgrims in 2025, requiring mandatory vaccinations to ensure ...