The first batch of Gombe State pilgrims has departed Medina for Mecca to continue their Hajj rites, the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board said on Friday.According to a statement by the board’s media ...

Medina's "Haram" is considered the second of three holy sites for Muslims, besides Mecca and Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. While many commentators praised the new signs saying it shows the growing ...

The map below shows the location of Mecca and Medina. The blue line represents the straight line joining these two place. The distance shown is the straight line or the air travel distance between ...

One of the most efficient and comfortable ways to travel between Mecca and Medina the Haramain High-Speed Railway - a modern and reliable alternative to road travel. Launched in 2018, the Haramain ...

It is largely because of Mecca and Medina, which are deemed to be sacred cities, cherished by a billion Muslims across the globe. Mecca is home of the Kaabah situated in Masjidul Haram.

"If the Saudis do anything ignorant, we will leave no area untouched except Mecca and Medina," Iranian Defence Minister Hossein Dehghan was quoted by the semi-official Tasnim news agency as saying.

Many will then proceed to Mecca to perform tawaf and sai again. When that has been done, they return to their campsite in Mina, marking the completion of Hajj. Many pilgrims also visit Medina ...

Pakistan has the Mecca and Medina for the Sikhs and the country is opening up those sites for the minority community, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said. Mecca and Medina are the two holiest sites ...

Recent heavy rains in Saudi desert near Mecca and Medina birthed a lush oasis, attracting locals, visitors, and wildlife, showcasing biodiversity, resilience, and vibrant vegetation growth.

Rain will continue until Wednesday, bringing dust storms, flash floods and hail Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail swept through most areas of the Mecca and Medina regions, including Jeddah ...