Mecca

Over three million Muslims, who went to Mecca in Saudi Arabia to become a pilgrim, waited at the Arafat Square at foot of Mount Arafat to fulfil their pilgrimage duties. During their wait at the area, Muslims begged Allah for the…

Hundreds of thousands of Muslims in Mecca for pilgrimage are experiencing soaring taxi prices due to traffic congestion near the Kaaba. With shuttle services from Aziziye halted three days before Tarwiyah Day, transportation costs…

Among the 85,000 Turkish pilgrims this year, 98-year-old Ayşe Kızıldağ from Trabzon stands out as the oldest, fulfilling her lifelong dream of Hajj. Ayşe, accompanied by her 70-year-old son and daughter-in-law, made the pilgrimage…

Parents carrying their babies while circumambulating the Kaaba in Mecca experience unique spiritual blessings. Babies, sinless and innocent, spread joy with their smiles, symbolizing hope for the future. Parents often find the…

Türkiye's Directorate of Religious Affairs turned a hotel on Arafat Road in Mecca into a comprehensive hospital to help pilgrims who need medical aid during their time in the sacred lands. Diyanet Mecca Hospital Chief Physician Prof. Dr.…

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…