Ramadan is one of the most sacred times for Muslims and it comes to an end on March 30 with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

Ramadan is one of the most sacred times for Muslims and it comes to an end on March 30 with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

These mosques are not just places of worship but also architectural masterpieces that attract millions of visitors annually.

A former official with the government’s Pilgrim Experience Programme tells me there must also be a focus on education. Pilgrims should be taught to walk at a gentle pace, be kind and not push or shove ...

Kaaba, meaning “cube” in Arabic, is a black stone cube important to the Hajj. Furthermore, it’s the qibla, or direction, in which Muslims face for their prayers, taking place five times a day.

Kaaba, meaning “cube” in Arabic, is a black stone cube important to the Hajj. Furthermore, it’s the qibla, or direction, in which Muslims face for their prayers, taking place five times a day.

The ‘First House’ exhibition, held in the Grand Mosque in Makkah during Ramadan 2025, explores the history of the Holy Ka'aba through interactive displays, historical artefacts and visual ...

There is also the evocative work Magnetism by Ahmed Mater, which uses the simplicity of the Kaaba as a miniature black cube. As it rotates slowly, its magnetic field sets into vibration ...