The final month of the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah, has begun. Some Muslims will prepare to make their way to Saudi Arabia to perform an obligatory spiritual journey called Hajj, or pilgrimage. The ...
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 ...
The conservative Islamic kingdom’s approach to social policy change is often silence and ambiguity. Legalizing alcohol has ...
Saudi Arabia confirms Eid al-Adha, the second major Islamic holiday of 2025, will be celebrated on June 6. Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, is a time of increased devotion and ...