The annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca commences amidst a history of tragic incidents, including stampedes, attacks, and fires. Last year, over 1,300 pilgrims died due to extreme heat. This year, with ...

Challenging Eurocentric art history, the circulation of early pictures of Makkah and the pre-Islamic Christian heritage of the UAE are among the research projects selected as part of Louvre Abu ...

Mecca, or Makkah, is the most sacred city in Islam, known as the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the home of the Ka’aba, the holiest site in Islam. It is the city that never ...

Makkah has unveiled a new cultural and spiritual treasure—the Holy Quran Museum. Located in the Hira Cultural District, this museum was recently inaugurated by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, ...