Extreme weather threatens religious sites
Temples and pilgrimage sites across the world are experiencing new challenges from and even fatal consequences of climate change.
Unearthed objects were used in "magical" rituals by sorcerers 400 years ago
The strange objects, which include anthropomorphic figurines and clay rattles, were found at a campsite along an important pilgrimage route.
What is Hajj 2022? Islamic Meaning and History Explained
This year will be the first time Hajj has gone ahead without restrictions since 2019.
When is Hajj 2022? Beginning Date and End Day
Newsweek has everything you need to know about Hajj, including when the pilgrimage starts, ends and rules to follow.
Virtual Hajj is a Painful Interval—But Also Islam's Most Global Moment Yet
Most Muslims worldwide struggle to afford the pilgrimage to Mecca. This year's decision to shift it online is a result of the pandemic, but it also means dramatically widening access to this key obligation for the world's 2 billion Muslims.
Muslims on Hajj Set to Face 'Extreme Danger' From Climate Change
Scientists have predicted which years could be the most dangerous for worshippers.
Mecca's Grand Mosque Under Attack by Locust Swarm
An estimated 30,000 black grasshoppers descended upon the Great Mosque in Saudi Arabia's sacred city of Mecca.
Worshippers Prayed In Wrong Direction For 40 Years
Muslims must perform their prayers five times a day in the direction of the qibla, facing the Kaaba, the building at the center of Islam's holiest mosque in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca.
Eid Mubarak Wishes, Greeting and Quotes for Eid al-Adha
The most common and basic greeting during the holiday is "Eid mubarak," which means "blessed Eid" or "have a blessed holiday."
Hajj 2018 in Pictures: Millions in Mecca Pilgrimage
More than 2.37 million pilgrims—mostly from outside Saudi Arabia—are taking part in the five-day ritual.
What Is Eid al-Adha? Five Facts About Muslim Holiday
The world's 1.8 billion Muslim adherents will celebrate Eid al-Adha this week, marking one of Islam's most important holidays.
Why Do Muslims Stone the Devil During Hajj?
Muslim believers, clad in simple white garments, annually throw small stones from a three-storey high bridge at three walls repeatedly, symbolically attacking Satan.
Hajj 2018: Where Does Halal Food Come From?
When millions of Muslims are set to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, there's a good chance they'll be eating food from South America.
What Is Hajj? The Rituals Muslims Perform
"It's beautiful when you see pilgrims from all over the world, who don't even speak the same language, communicate through kindness."
How Mecca Pilgrimage Could Help Prevent Health Pandemic
Health workers have come up with a savvy strategy for combating infectious diseases in conflict-ridden countries.
Iran Says Saudi Arabia Should Not Control Holy Sites
Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Mecca "belongs to all Muslims," and their security during Hajj was a God-given right that Saudi Arabia fails to uphold.
Why Did a Million Muslims Go on Pilgrimage to Senegal?
The followers of Amadou Bamba, who believe in the value of hard work and nonviolence, gather each year in West Africa to celebrate their mysterious founder.
Saudi Arabia's Changes to Mecca Look 'Like Las Vegas'
Saudi Arabia wants to build a futuristic retractable roof over Mecca.
The Muslim Pilgrimage Hajj Explained
The five-day pilgrimage is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for all Muslims who have the physical and financial ability to undertake the journey.
Assad, ISIS, Rebels, Kurds Observe Eid al-Adha in Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his opposition, U.S.-backed Kurdish forces and the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) all recognized Eid al-Adha.
Hajj 2017: When is the Eid al-Adha Holiday?
The "Festival of Sacrifice" will be marked in some Islamic countries with over a week of public holidays between August and September.
Hajj: Dispute Leaves Qataris Unable to Visit Mecca
Mounting tensions between Qatar and its neighbors spilled over in June, when Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain all cut diplomatic ties with Qatar.
The Growing Luxury and Controversy of Hajj
Saudi Arabia makes billions off of the pilgrimage to Islam's holiest site and it's bulldozed countless historic religious sites to make room for modern luxuries.
What Is the Kaaba? A Brief Look at Islam's Holiest Site
The Kaaba, meaning "cube" in Arabic, has been the center of Islam since the time of Prophet Muhammad, but it was worshipped for centuries prior.
Saudi Arabia Vigilant Against Hajj Disasters
New health centers are open, and responders have practiced their response to emergency situations.
What is Hajj and Why is it Important?
One of the holiest annual rituals in Islam has arrived. Here is what you need to know about the pilgrimage of millions of Muslims to Mecca.
When Does Hajj Start?
The Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj's timing changes from year to year because the Hijri Calendar is based on the lunar cycle, not the sun.
Hajj 'War' Reignites Over Qatar's Access to Saudi Sites
Qatar has accused Saudi Arabia of deliberately making it difficult for its pilgrims to obtain permits to go to Mecca.
Saudi Arabia: King Salman Hires Jets for Qatar Pilgrims
Seven of the Boeing 777s will fly Qatari pilgrims from Doha to Jeddah to attend the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Saudi Arabia Says Qatar Declared War Over Holy Sites
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says Qatar asked his country to cede control of Islam's two holiest sites, but Qatar denies doing so.