Officials cite a combination of factors, including the rising cost of travel after the removal of government subsidies, the ...

The Ministry of Health advised elderly pilgrims to pay attention to their health while performing the Hajj worship in Saudi ...

After decades spent pruning thorny bushes and working arduous harvests, Khalaf Allah al-Talhi has perfected the art of ...

Al-Balad Souk, TaiftravelogueWhen you think of Saudi Arabia, you think of spirituality. Saudi Arabia has a distinguished ...

Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca-- the holiest city for Muslims. In Islamic terminology, Hajj is a pilgrimage ...

This weekend over 3,500 people gathered at Batley Town Hall for a special exhibition showcasing Islamic artefacts dating back ...

The flowers have long been used to make rose water to wash the walls of the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque ... it's not enough to meet local demand. Here in Saudi Arabia, we have many rose lovers ...

Special parts of the Kaaba each hold deep religious significance Exits from the Al Masa’a area, the pathway between Safa and Marwah, have also been strategically managed. The General Authority ...

Millions prepare to visit Mecca as annual Hajj pilgrimage set to begin in a few weeks As pilgrims embark on the Hajj, it is essential for them to be familiar with the special parts of the Kaaba.