On the eve of the 1987 hajj pilgrimage, around 400 people were killed in the clashes between mostly Iranian Shia pilgrims, ...

President Rakhmon has reinserted Tirgon, the ‘rain festival’ which according to tradition took place on the longest day of ...

"Could the holiest site in Islam, the Kaaba in Mecca, have once been a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva? What if the ...

Some of the world’s oldest roadways are only memories now—but many have been preserved as historic monuments or improved to ...

Mecca: Mecca Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz has inaugurated the Holy Quran Museum, a key ...

Magnificent moments await on an expedition cruise in rugged WA.

Study the Ancient Languages BA and benefit from world-leading expertise through this degree that incorporates multidisciplinary learning. You’ll learn Hebrew and either Greek or Latin, plus up to ...

“For me, going to Jamaica is like when Muslims go to Mecca. I was a bit shy playing the music at first because these guys have been doing this for over 30 years, so when they hear a so ...

This Middle Eastern country is building the world's largest clock, which is also the fourth-tallest building in the world.

The Mecca co-founders have famously rebuffed investment bankers’ advances for years, but Street Talk understands there’s serious consideration going into turning the near $1 billion turnover ...

After announcing their plans late last year, Mecca has finally unveiled details of their up-and-coming new multi-story beauty emporium in Melbourne’s CBD, revealing their much-anticipated ...

App serves pilgrims in 100 countries, supports 10 languages offering over 120 services The latest enhancements include access to historical and unique destinations, a tasbih counter, a Hisnul ...