World Jul 21 Egypt provides free train rides for Sudanese refugees returning home Hundreds of people who have been displaced by fighting in Sudan have gathered at the central train station in Cairo to begin a free journey home.
World Jul 09 Millions of Muslims observe Eid al-Adha amid high prices Known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” the revered observance coincides with the final rites of the annual hajj in Saudi Arabia.
Arts Jul 07 Hajj sees largest numbers since pandemic as 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage A million pilgrims from across the globe are gathering in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the initial rites of the hajj.
World Jul 20 Muslims mark Eid al-Adha holiday in pandemic’s shadow Muslims around the world were observing Tuesday yet another major Islamic holiday in the shadow of the pandemic and amid growing concerns about the highly infectious delta variant of the coronavirus.
World Jul 18 Virus transforms hajj in Mecca and future of the pilgrimage The pared down hajj of this year and last due to the COVID-19 outbreak not only impacts the ability of people outside Saudi Arabia to fulfill the Islamic obligation but also the billions of dollars annually that Saudi Arabia draws…
World Apr 13 Muslims mark Ramadan amid virus surge and new restrictions Unlike last year, mosques have reopened for Ramadan prayers as vaccine rollouts continue in Muslim-majority nations like Indonesia.
World Jan 05 Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration to ease rift with Qatar Saudi Arabia also said it was restoring full diplomatic relations with Qatar, although it was not clear how soon the step would be followed by the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt.
World Jan 05 Qatar ruler lands in Saudi Arabia for summit to end blockade Qatar's ruling emir arrived in Saudi Arabia and was greeted with an embrace by its crown prince on Tuesday, following an announcement that the kingdom would end its yearslong embargo on the tiny Gulf Arab state.