The Kaaba is a cubical stone structure located in the center of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, the holiest site of Islam. In 8 AH (629-630 AD), Prophet Mohammad covered the Kaaba with a Yemeni cloth.

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.

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Jabal Al Nur – The Mountain of Light Jabal Al ... Safa and Marwa are two small yet significant hills near the Kaaba in Mecca. They hold deep spiritual meaning in Islam, as they are central ...

A former official with the government’s Pilgrim Experience Programme tells me there must also be a focus on education.

In a story posted to Instagram, Hayat is seen praying before the camera pans to the Holy Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram, Makkah. The actress did not add a caption, letting the visuals speak for themselves.

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With the views of the city and Masjid Al-Haram - 0.5 mile to Grand Mosque, Black Stone and Safa to Marwa, 0.4 mile to Bi'r Zamzam.

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Access to Mecca to be restricted from April 29 to June 11 for Omani citizens An aerial view shows Mecca's Grand Mosque with the Kaaba ... be prohibited from 1 Dhu Al Qi’dah 1446 AH (April ...

The measures aim to ease congestion as worshippers and Umrah pilgrims reach record numbers during the final days of Ramadan.

Islamic artefacts dating back hundreds of years, including the cloth used to cover the Kaaba in Mecca, are going on display at Bradford City Hall. The free exhibit runs from 11:00 to 18:00 GMT on ...