Conclusion: A 1953 photo of a now-changed pillar in Mina, Saudi Arabia is being falsely shared as one of a shivling in Mecca.

Fact-Check: A photo showing people around a stone pillar is being shared on social media, with the false claim that it shows ...

Behind the obvious global rise in pilgrimage and religious tourism is not just the growing religiosity across societies, but ...

On September 24, 2015, a stampede at the Stoning of the Devil ritual killed at least 2,236 pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the deadliest incident in the history of the Hajj. On April 30 ...

Failure to meet obligations could result in hefty fines or permanent licence revocation Dubai: Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its firm stance on holding Hajj service providers accountable ...

DUBAI, UAE, March 11: Saudi Arabia has reiterated its firm stance on holding Hajj service providers accountable, issuing a stern warning that any failure to meet the highest standards for pilgrims ...

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony continues its efforts to improve Hajj arrangements and promote interfaith harmony nationwide, ensuring a smooth and accessible pilgrimage ...

IMTIYAZ KHAN VIA GETTY IMAGES NEW DELHI — At least 18 people, including 14 women, were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India's capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency ...

With the rising cost of food items, many households find it difficult to afford basic foodstuffs, so this initiative aims to make it easier for Muslim faithful to access essential food items at ...