Preparing for the Hajj

Saudi Arabian Minister Tawfiq bin Fawzan al-Rabiah announced on January 9 that pandemic restrictions on pilgrimage have been lifted. Fawzan al-Rabiah is the Hajj

Religious News From Around the Web March 2, 2020

Biblical Plague, Give up Phones for Lent?, Minister Farrakhan, Thich Quang Do, SCOTUS to hear Catholic Foster Case, Boko Haram, Coronavirus and Hajj Give

Muslim Pilgrims Perform Eid al-Adha Hajj Rites

Muslim Pilgrims Perform Eid al-Adha Hajj Rites

The hajj takes place over a five day period Muslims all over the globe are celebrating Eid al-Adha[/tweetit], or “festival of the sacrifice,” commemorating

2.4 Million Muslim Pilgrims Climb Mount Arafat for Hajj

2.4 Million Muslim Pilgrims Climb Mount Arafat for Hajj

Muslims come from all over the world to participate in the climbing of Mount Arafat. Thousands of pilgrims climbed Mount Arafat on August 20

Religion in Saudi Arabia

Religion’s Major Influence in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is dominated by Sunni Muslims. Islam is the state religion of Saudi Arabia.[/tweetit] Approximately 93 percent of Saudis are Muslim. The majority

Muslim Man Praying for Shehla Ahmad article on Islam and Peace

Islam’s Message of Equality

Religion Stands Against Divisions What we saw in August in Charlottesville, VA was truly heartbreaking. Heather Heyer lost her life and many other innocents

Revenues from Hajj and Umrah Expected to Cross 150 Billion by 2022

Hajj and Umrah have great economic benefit for Saudi Arabia The Directorate General of Passports of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have released statistics

Muslim pilgrims worshipping for Hajj

Saudi Arabia and Qatar Battle over Hajj Pilgrims

Continue Conflict Between Arab Countries The United Nations has received a complaint from Qatar concerning restrictions placed by Saudi Arabia over Qatar pilgrims. The

The Pilgrimage to Mecca from a Woman's Perspective

The Pilgrimage to Mecca from a Woman’s Perspective

How does the female Muslim pilgrim fit into the Hajj religious pilgrimage? The annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the "Hajj," sees a massive gathering

Muslims Fear Backlash as Eid al-Adha Falls on 15th Anniversary of 9/11

Muslims Fear Backlash as Eid al-Adha Falls on 15th Anniversary of 9/11

The Muslim Eid al-Adha Holiday falls on the 15th anniversary of 9/11, which has Muslims worried. The Muslim community will celebrate the Eid al-Adha