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Hajj 2020: Masked pilgrims throw sanitised pebbles at Satan

Only up to 10,000 Muslims are taking part in the Hajj after millions of international pilgrims were barred due to coronavirus restrictions

31 Jul 2020 2:50 PM

Muslims circumambulate the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on March 7, 2020

Coronavirus: Saudi asks Muslims to delay Haj plans

The kingdom’s Al Saud ruling family stakes its legitimacy in this oil-rich nation on overseeing and protecting the hajj sites

01 Apr 2020 1:52 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief on the loss of 35 lives due to a bus accident that took place in Saudi Arabia's Medina province on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Anguished by bus crash near Mecca: PM Modi expresses grief on death of 35 foreigners

The passengers included individuals with Asian or Arabic nationalities, the spokesperson for Medina police indicated.

17 Oct 2019 12:50 PM

The Ka’bah symbolises the simplicity, unity and common sense of purpose of all Muslims.

Mystic Mantra - Ka’bah: The gateway to Allah

A peaceful mindset is directly related to our behaviour and attitude and unfortunately not many people bother to check and control them.

26 Jun 2019 2:52 AM

Muslims are instructed to turn to the Kaaba shrine in Mecca during prayers. (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra — Adhan: The Muslim call to prayer

The words of the adhan succinctly embody the basic principles of Islam and its teachings.

29 Jan 2019 12:51 AM

More than 2 million Muslims have begun the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. From first light on Sunday, throngs of the faithful have circled the cube-shaped Kaaba in Mecca, one of the holiest sites in Islam. (Photo: AP)

Over 2 million Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage

The five-day pilgrimage represents one of the five pillars of Islam and is required of all able-bodied Muslims once in their life.

19 Aug 2018 10:42 AM

Mystic Mantra: The last sermon of Prophet Muhammad

He explained that the period of ignorance had come to an end, and so had its practices, its rivalries, and its conflicts based on power and profit.

02 Dec 2017 4:34 AM

Haj is one of the five pillars of Islam and all able-bodied Muslims are required to perform it once in their lifetime. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Mystic Mantra: Kaaba — House of God

Haj is seen as a chance to wipe clean past sins and start fresh.

20 Sep 2017 2:37 AM

Pilgrims circle the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the minor pilgrimage, known as Umrah, during Laylat al-Qadr, Night of Decree, on the 27th day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in the Muslim holy city of Mecca. (Photo: AP)

Saudi Police says suicide bomber killed in foiled Mecca plot

The Interior Ministry said an attack on the mosque was being planned by three terrorist groups, two based in Mecca and a third in Jeddah.

24 Jun 2017 6:25 AM

Haj victims still await compensation

A total of 238 people were injured, including many Indians in the crane crash.

14 Feb 2017 1:52 AM

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