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8th February, 2013
Heritage, pilgrimage and the war on history
Salvation for the believing Muslim dictates Hajj once in a lifetime, however altered with malls and tourists the space designated for spiritual seeking may be.
Salvation for the believing Muslim dictates Hajj once in a lifetime, however altered with malls and tourists the space designated for spiritual seeking may be.
23rd October, 2012
Mecca gold makes glittering souvenir for pilgrims
Dozens of gold shops lie just outside the Grand Mosque and their shelves and windows sparkle with bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, lockets and chains engraved with traditional Middle Eastern and Indian designs.
Dozens of gold shops lie just outside the Grand Mosque and their shelves and windows sparkle with bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, lockets and chains engraved with traditional Middle Eastern and Indian designs.
23rd October, 2012
Haj: the holy pilgrimage
Over two million Muslims from around the world flood the Saudi city of Mecca to perform the annual Haj pilgrimage which is one of the…
Over two million Muslims from around the world flood the Saudi city of Mecca to perform the annual Haj pilgrimage which is one of the…
21st October, 2012
Muslims gathering from across the globe
Muslim pilgrims have been descending in droves on Mecca for the hajj, the world's largest annual gathering.
Muslim pilgrims have been descending in droves on Mecca for the hajj, the world's largest annual gathering.
16th October, 2012
Hajj pilgrimage to start Oct. 25: Saudi Arabia
The kingdom's High Court, comprised of religious scholars who serve as judges, announced Tuesday that Eid al-Adha celebrations coinciding with the pilgrimage will start on Oct. 26.
The kingdom's High Court, comprised of religious scholars who serve as judges, announced Tuesday that Eid al-Adha celebrations coinciding with the pilgrimage will start on Oct. 26.
3rd April, 2012
Saudi Arabia beheads Pakistani heroin smuggler
Shah's execution brings the number of beheadings in the kingdom so far this year to 16, according to an AFP tally based on official reports.
Shah's execution brings the number of beheadings in the kingdom so far this year to 16, according to an AFP tally based on official reports.
5th November, 2011
Three million Muslims gather
The annual Haj began today as almost three million pilgrims gather in Makkah, making it the largest yearly gathering of people in the world –…
The annual Haj began today as almost three million pilgrims gather in Makkah, making it the largest yearly gathering of people in the world –…
4th November, 2011
Massive throng of Muslims begins hajj rites
MECCA: More than 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims began on Friday the rites of the annual hajj pilgrimage, leaving the holy city of Mecca for Mount…
MECCA: More than 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims began on Friday the rites of the annual hajj pilgrimage, leaving the holy city of Mecca for Mount…
1st August, 2011
In Norway, Ramazan begins in the shadow of a massacre
OSLO: Norway’s Muslims, reviled by the far-right extremist behind the twin attacks of July 22, began an emotional Ramazan Monday amid more funerals and ceremonies…
OSLO: Norway’s Muslims, reviled by the far-right extremist behind the twin attacks of July 22, began an emotional Ramazan Monday amid more funerals and ceremonies…
22nd May, 2011
Saudi Arabia beheads Pakistani over murder
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday beheaded a Pakistani convicted of killing a fellow citizen in the holy city of Mecca, the official SPA news agency…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday beheaded a Pakistani convicted of killing a fellow citizen in the holy city of Mecca, the official SPA news agency…
15th November, 2010
Divine grandness on another level
The annual Islamic pilgrimage called Hajj draws around 3 million visitors each year, making it the largest yearly gathering of people in the world.…
The annual Islamic pilgrimage called Hajj draws around 3 million visitors each year, making it the largest yearly gathering of people in the world.…
14th November, 2010
More than 2 million Muslim pilgrims begin Haj
MECCA: At least 2.5 million Muslims began the annual Haj pilgrimage on Sunday, heading to an encampment near the holy city of Mecca to retrace…
MECCA: At least 2.5 million Muslims began the annual Haj pilgrimage on Sunday, heading to an encampment near the holy city of Mecca to retrace…
11th November, 2010
Saudi Arabia on alert for al Qaeda attack on hajj
RIYADH: The Interior Minister says Saudi Arabia is on alert for a possible al Qaeda attack next week during hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage that…
RIYADH: The Interior Minister says Saudi Arabia is on alert for a possible al Qaeda attack next week during hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage that…
