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Fact Check: No, This Image Doesn't Show A Shivling at Mecca

The photo shows one of the three jamarat in Mina, which is part of a devil stoning ritual in Islam.

16 March 2025 11:26 AM

Middle East

Diplomats say at least 550 pilgrims died during hajj, most from heat

RIYADH: Diplomats on Tuesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the...

19 Jun 2024 4:52 AM

Middle East

More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for Hajj...

Mecca: Muslim pilgrims have been streaming into Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca ahead of the start of the Hajj later...

12 Jun 2024 5:43 AM

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African Footballer Attacked, Racially Abused in Kerala

Police launch probe to nab the culprits

13 March 2024 6:20 PM

Lifestyle

Millions head to Mecca for huge hajj in Saudi heat

MECCA: Enormous crowds of worshippers thronged Mecca, Islam's holiest city, on Friday for the biggest hajj...

23 Jun 2023 8:38 PM

World

Saudi Arabia arrests man over pilgrimage for Queen Elizabeth

DUBAI: Saudi police arrested a Yemeni man this week after he advertised on social media his pilgrimage to Mecca, where...

13 Sept 2022 12:28 PM