Before becoming the holiest site in Islam, the Kaaba was surrounded by hundreds of idols worshipped by tribes across Arabia, until Muhammad entered Mecca and destroyed them, transforming the sanctuary ...

In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we dig into the beliefs, pillars, and spread of Islam. Many Muslims believe it’s their religious duty to pray five times a day in the direction of the Kaaba ...

MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched the “First House” exhibition during Hajj season 1446H. It will offer pilgrims and visitors a ...

Muslim pilgrims pray around the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, June 25, 2023. Muslim pilgrims are converging on Saudi ...

MAKKAH — Standing as a historic symbol of faith for Muslims around the globe, the door of the Holy Kaaba is one of the Grand Mosque's most prominent architectural features throughout the ages. The ...