If you're in Saudi Arabia this coming June, prepare for an extended break. Eid Al Adha 2025 is expected to fall on Friday, June 6, with Arafat Day likely on Thursday, June 5, according to early ...

The Islamic calendar operates as per the lunar cycle ... Hajj is performed in Makkah, present-day Saudi Arabia. The pilgrimage involves a series of rites and rituals at various locations near ...

As soon as we landed in Jeddah, we proceeded on a 5-hour road trip to Madinah. I heard the views were amazing; I wouldn’t ...

History researcher Dr. Samir Barqah suggested Makkah has a unique architectural legacy. “Makkah has witnessed different architectural cultures over the years,” he said Visitors to Makkah can ...