Mecca

Eid al-Fitr was joyfully celebrated in Mecca, the holy city. After a month of dedicated worship during Ramadan, millions of Muslims convened at the Kaaba for the Eid prayer. The atmosphere was filled with…

Heavy rains led to floods in Saudi Arabia's Mecca yesterday. Due to high flood waters, traffic on some streets was disrupted as vehicles were not able to move anymore. The Mecca Crisis and Disaster Management Center called on local people…

During heavy rain in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, lightning struck the 601-meter-tall Royal Clock Tower, one of the world's tallest buildings. The event was captured on camera, and despite the downpour, Muslims continued to pray in…

The annual Kaaba washing ceremony took place today in Mecca. Deputy Governor of Mecca Prince Badr bin Sultan, representing King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, attended the event. Along with him, Sheikh Abdulrahman Al…

After completing their duties in Mecca, many Muslims go to Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah to visit the Al-Baqi Cemetery, where they pay their respects at the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. The cemetery is open for visiting after…

Around 1.8 million Muslims in Mecca prayed for Eid-al-Adha in the Kaaba after completing the Day of Arafah. Millions of pilgrims who completed the circumambulation ritual performed the Eid prayer here. The pilgrims will then move to perform…

The pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, Mecca has returned to normal figures before 2019 after two years of limited opportunities due to the pandemic. Türkiye's fixed pilgrimage quota of 83,430 was increased by an additional 5,000 visas this year,…

A bus carrying people heading to Mecca to visit Umrah in Saudi Arabia crashed into a bridge in the Aqaba Shaar region in the city of Asir after its brake malfunctioned. Following the collision, the bus burst into flames, leaving 20 dead and…

Thousands of Muslims from all over the world gather in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, at the Masjid al-Haram. When the Friday sermon was read by the Imam of the Kaaba, Sheikh Faisal Gazzavi, Muslims in Mecca performed the first Friday prayer of…

Heavy rains caused flooding in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca. Al-Ehsan Street in Al Aziziyah Neighborhood of the city was flooded, dragging vehicles. The streets were clogged as flash floods hit the streets, forcing pedestrians to take…