DJ Khaled and Mike Tyson perform Umrah in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
The heavyweight champion embraced Islam while in prison in 1992.
Khabib Nurmagomedov performed Hajj to Mecca
The Dagestani mixed martial arts fighter, former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, went as a pilgrim to Mecca — the holy city of all Muslims, located in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabian Minister Launches Nusuk Online Pilgrimage Service
The Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia announced the official launch of an online platform for pilgrims.
«Dream Journey»: Pakistani Pilgrim with Backpack and Umbrella Sets Off to Mecca on Foot
Traveling through at least five countries, Usman Arshad plans to cover 5,400 kilometers to participate in the Hajj next year. The idea of walking to Mecca came to him last year when he completed a 34-day trek from his hometown of Okara to the border with China.
Masar Destination in Mecca will provide 24,000 hotel rooms, says CEO
The residential complex in central Mecca will have 24,000 hotel rooms, its CEO confirmed.
Gate 100 of the Grand Mosque will be named after King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz.
Al-Sudais: Saudi kings have always shown great care for the two holy mosques. The Grand Mosque in Mecca has 210 gates.
Pilgrims performing Umrah offered a high-speed train between Mecca and Medina
Haramain Express runs between Mecca and Medina at speeds exceeding 300 km/h!
Five mosques in the Mecca region will be restored as part of a development project
The project aims to protect and repair mosques, extend their service life, and preserve their architecture. Al-Jubail Mosque, Al-Fath Mosque, Al-Khadr Mosque, Abu Inbeh Mosque, and Al-Bayah Mosque will be renovated.
600 employees monitor 210 gates of the Grand Mosque in Mecca
Employees at the gates ensure that worshippers do not bring luggage, food, and prohibited items into the mosque. The names and numbers of the mosque's gates will prevent worshippers from getting lost
A children's chess tournament has kicked off in Mecca
Children will compete using watches that follow the Fischer system, which provides a 10-minute time limit.