Mecca is Islam’s holiest city and a focal point for followers of the faith, but it's also home to about 2 million people who live everyday life there.

Located in Mecca, the Kaaba is Islam’s most sacred site and the focal point of daily Muslim prayer. This episode explores its ...

Mecca is Islam’s holiest city and a focal point for followers of the faith. It’s the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad, where Muslims believe he first received God’s revelations of the Quran.

Saudi Arabia, known as the cradle of Islam, is a country of rich history, deep-rooted traditions, and awe-inspiring landmarks ...

In both Mecca and Madina, I saw recently opened museums, signaling a new attitude toward historical preservation. However, many pilgrims disregard these problems and concentrate on the spiritual ...

In 2019, more than 2.4 million Muslims made the pilgrimage. Saudi authorities control the flow of pilgrims through quotas, allowing each country one pilgrim for every thousand Muslim citizens.

Mecca is Islam’s holiest city and a focal point for followers of the faith. It’s the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad, where Muslims believe he first received God’s revelations of the Quran.

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — For Zainab Abdu, the holiest sites in Islam were the backdrop for her weekends growing up.