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The second phase of lifting of restrictions started at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on Sunday, with prayers resuming for locals.
Arbaeen marks the end of the 40-day mourning period for the seventh century killing of Imam Hussein, Prophet Mohammed's grandson, by followers of Caliph Yazid, and falls on Thursday.
Pilgrims return to Mecca as Saudi eases virus restrictions
State TV showed on Sunday what appeared to be fewer than 50 people circling the Kaaba at the same time and walking several meters apart.
Mecca to reopen for limited pilgrimages after 7-month pause
Saudi Arabia will reopen for umrah pilgrimage after a long break in response to Covid-19.
Saudi Arabia to gradually resume umrah pilgrimage
The year-round umrah pilgrimage will resume gradually from October 4, Saudi authorities said.
Saudi Arabia 'holding 16,000 Ethiopian migrants' in detention facility
Ethiopian migrants in Saudi Arabia allege they have been beaten and mistreated in Saudi prisons.
Bahrain deal spotlights Saudi's stealth normalisation with Israel
Bahrain's normalisation with Israel put a spotlight on the potential role of Riyadh, which has so far fended off pressure from US President ...
Lil Mix singer Jade Thirlwall embraces Arab identity
Jade Thirlwall says she embraces her Arab identity and wants to become more vocal about her heritage as Lil Mix continue to rise.
Saudi Arabia committed to 'fair solution' for Palestinians
The comments follow the UAE's controversial normalisation deal with Israel.
Mecca Friday sermon causes outrage over Israel 'normalisation' hints
Social media users have responded angrily, claiming his religious rhetoric paves the way for Saudi Arabia to follow suit with the UAE and ...
How the West Stole Democracy from the Arabs
Book Club: Elizabeth Thompson chronicles a pivotal moment in modern history when Arab nationalists established a representative democracy - and ...
Turkey celebrates Battle of Manzikert with historical music video
Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Turkey - with its penchant for period pieces - has dropped a music video to celebrate the 949th anniversary of the Battle ...
Spanish royal palace confirms that ex-king fled to UAE
The royal palace in Spain has confirmed previous reports that former King Juan Carlos, who faces corruption allegations, has fled to Abu Dhabi
Saudi appoints women in senior roles in holy mosques
Saudi Arabia has appointed 10 women in senior roles at Islam's two holiest sites, authorities said Sunday, as the conservative petro-state seeks ...
Disgraced former Spanish king 'hiding in Abu Dhabi'
A Spanish newspaper alleges scandal-hit former king Juan Carlos is staying in a $12,000-a-night suite at the Emirates Palace hotel, after ...
Disgraced former Spanish king 'hiding in Abu Dhabi'
A Spanish newspaper alleges scandal-hit former king Juan Carlos is staying in a $12,000-a-night suite at the Emirates Palace hotel, after fleeing Spain on a private jet a week ago
Saudi Arabia conducts clinical trial for Chinese coronavirus vaccine
More than 5,000 participants in Saudi Arabia will take part in the third stage of a clinical trial for a Chinese vaccine, the ministry said.
Former Spain king leaves country after Saudi corruption allegations
Spain's former king has been dogged by a corruption scandal involving Saudi Arabia.
One in a million: Chosen hajj pilgrims rejoice
Pilgrims well up with tears of joy after being handpicked from among millions of Muslims vying for this year's hajj pilgrimage, which has been ...
Saudi Arabia concludes downsized hajj amid pandemic
Only up to 10,000 Muslims took part in the hajj, a far cry from the 2.5 million who took part in the five-day annual pilgrimage last year.
In Mecca, dreams of a 'green hajj'
This year's hajj, limited to a maximum of 10,000 attendees, was by all accounts literally a breath of fresh air.
Restricted Hajj hits Somalia's livestock economy
Exports are predicted to be sliced in half this year, primarily due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Muslim pilgrims perform last rites of hajj in Mecca
Pilgrims took part in one of the final stages of hajj - a symbolic stoning og the devil - using sanitised pebbles and maintaining social ...
WHO issues guidelines for Eid amid ‘stabilizing’ coronavirus situation
The WHO has issued a series of guidelines regarding religious gatherings and animal slaughter as Muslims across the world prepare to celebrate ...
A popular Saudi TV doctor has been diagnosed with the potentially deadly coronavirus.
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