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World 5 years ago

Saudi imposes 24-hour virus curfew in holy cities

"Full 24-hour curfew in Mecca and Medina starting from today until further notice." ...

Lifestyle 5 years ago

How coronavirus challenges Muslims' faith and changes their lives

As the world faces the greatest disruption of our lifetimes, Muslims throughout the world are also g...

World 5 years ago

Saudi Arabia reopens Mecca, Medina holy sites after coronavirus closure: state TV

Saudi Arabia reopened two of the most holy religious sites in Islam, Al-Haram Mosque in Mecca and Al...

Destinations 5 years ago

Aerial images reveal virus emptying famed sites

Empty public squares, a ghostly train station and deserted holy sites -- a series of striking satell...

World 5 years ago

COVID-19: Indonesians in Saudi Arabia told to refrain from traveling to Mecca, Medina

Saudi’s new suspension took effect immediately on Thursday as part of the kingdom’s prec...

Opinion 6 years ago

Everything in Mecca gets 5 stars — and online reviews of other holy sites are wildly inflated, too

Yet online reviewers who have gone to Saudi Arabia before may mislead today’s pilgrims.

News 6 years ago

Room with a view: Mecca hotels offer VIP haj experience

Five-star hotels with views of Islam's holiest site and luxury haj pilgrimage packages are ...

World 6 years ago

Saudi prepares for haj as Gulf tensions persist

Crowds of faithful from across the world wore flowing white robes as they descended on the holy city...

National 6 years ago

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Come hell or high water: Pilgrim to go on haj at 107 years old

Sumiati, 107, is determined to go on haj despite her declining health.

News 6 years ago

Mecca Clock turns into tourist draw

Overlooking the Kaaba, a black structure inside the Grand Mosque towards which Muslims around the wo...

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Saudi imposes 24-hour virus curfew in holy cities

How coronavirus challenges Muslims' faith and changes their lives

Saudi Arabia reopens Mecca, Medina holy sites after coronavirus closure: state TV

Aerial images reveal virus emptying famed sites

COVID-19: Indonesians in Saudi Arabia told to refrain from traveling to Mecca, Medina

Everything in Mecca gets 5 stars — and online reviews of other holy sites are wildly inflated, too

Room with a view: Mecca hotels offer VIP haj experience

Saudi prepares for haj as Gulf tensions persist

PREMIUM Come hell or high water: Pilgrim to go on haj at 107 years old

Mecca Clock turns into tourist draw

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Come hell or high water: Pilgrim to go on haj at 107 years old