33+ min ago  (255+ words) ALBAWABA - Millions of faithful pilgrims gather in Mecca to perform the Hajj, beginning the sacred journey despite the regional, and indeed, literal heat. More than 1. 5 million pilgrims officially begin their Hajj pilgrimage, although many have been there for a few…...

49+ min ago  (589+ words) MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AFP) " To avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque and retreated to the comfort of an air-conditioned hotel room to perform…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago  (361+ words) The Third Discovery of the Venerable Head of the Holy Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John occurred in about the year 850 (see the account of the First and Second Discoveries on February 24). The head of Saint John the Forerunner was first…...

48+ min ago  (556+ words) A Muslim pilgrim reacts as a volunteer sprays water to cool them outside the Grand Mosque during the annual hajj pilgrimage at the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, May 24, 2026. Altaf Qadri/AP hide caption MECCA, Saudi Arabia " The…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (156+ words) Watch live as Muslim pilgrims in the Saudi city of Mecca circle the Kaaba, Islam's holiest site, on the first day of the pilgrimage that is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. #hajj #live #mecca Watch live as Muslim…...

2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (156+ words) Watch live as Muslim pilgrims in the Saudi city of Mecca circle the Kaaba, Islam's holiest site, on the first day of the pilgrimage that is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. #hajj #live #mecca Watch live as Muslim…...

1+ hour, 44+ min ago  (367+ words) Muslims embark on Hajj amidst regional tensions, with over 1. 5 million pilgrims braving the heat in Mecca....

3+ hour, 39+ min ago  (47+ words) Nirjala Ekadashi, observed on June 25, 2026, is the most significant Ekadashi fast, granting benefits of all annual fasts. This strict vrat involves abstaining from food and water until Dwadashi, with devotees praying to Lord Vishnu and engaging in charitable acts like…...

3+ hour, 28+ min ago  (217+ words) Never the spirit was born; the spirit shall cease to be never; Never was time it was not; End and Beginning are dreams! Birthless and deathless and changeless "...

4+ hour, 19+ min ago  (470+ words) Despite the Middle East war and a US government travel advisory, there was never any doubt in Fadel's mind that he would attend this year's hajj pilgrimage in S...