Mecca

Mecca crane collapse: Almost a year later, trial begins for 14 accused in Saudi Arabia

The tragedy at the Grand Mosque in the Saudi city of Mecca killed at least 108 people and injured about 400.

Kashmir pilgrims begin their Hajj pilgrimage

The hajj pilgrimage, which is among the five pillars of Islam, attracts around three million Muslims worldwide each year.

Hi-tech bracelets to be introduced in Haj safety push by Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia will introduce electronic identification bracelets for all pilgrims to Mecca starting this year, Saudi media said on Thursday, as part of a safety drive a year after the annual Islamic rite suffered its deadliest disaster in a generation.

Economic slowdown in the Gulf: Indian workers need not worry, not yet

Indian and Pakistani workers in the Gulf have been holding regular protests and even burnt down a few company buses in Mecca.

Muslims living in harmony with other religious communities in India: Imam of Kaba Shrine in Mecca

The Imam of Kaba shrine in Mecca, who is on a visit to India, has condemned acts of terrorism around the world and said that Muslims in the country are living with love and harmony with other communities.

Tiny treasures: 17th-19th Century Indian miniatures part of Bonhams' auction

The highlights of Bonhams' auction include 50 miniatures encapsulating a broad range of Indian painting from 17th to 19th century

In yet another milestone, woman wins council seat in historic Saudi Arabia polls

A Saudi woman won a municipal council seat in the country's first ever election open to female voters and candidates, an official said on Sunday, in a milestone result for the ultra-conservative kingdom.

Saudi Arabia haj disaster death toll at least 2,110

The crush and stampede that struck the haj last month in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,110 pilgrims, a new tally showed on Monday, after officials in the kingdom met to discuss the tragedy.

Hajj stampede: New tally shows at least 1,621 killed in the deadliest tragedy at the pilgrimage

The toll in the deadliest tragedy to ever strike the annual hajj pilgrimage rose on Wednesday as a new tally showed that at least 1,621 people were killed and hundreds still reportedly remain missing.

Death toll of Indians in the Hajj stampede rises to 114, 10 missing

The death toll of Indians in the Hajj stampede has risen to 114 even as 10 nationals still remain missing after the last month's horrific tragedy, one of the worst to hit the annual pilgrimage.