Mecca

Europe’s schools now bow in prayer toward Mecca

A principal in Europe: A 12-year-old boy came to me and said, 'I hate you. We will take back the country'. They reject our culture, our values. Their hatred is unimaginable."

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The world’s overreaction to Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit

The world’s overreaction to Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit underscores Israel’s societal failure. A young adult weighs in. Op-ed.

Israeli TV’s shallow, irresponsible stunt

Gil Tamary made clear he knew exactly what he was doing by referring to the site as “a place forbidden to non-Muslims.” Op-ed.

Israeli journalist visits Mecca, draws widespread anger online

An Israeli journalist visited Mecca, despite Islamic law against non-Muslims entering the city, to backlash from Jews and Muslims alike.

Watch: Malaysia man tries to reach Mecca on styrofoam raft

A Malaysian man, allegedly struggling to overcome alcohol addiction, failed to make an illegal sea crossing, landing him in hot water.

WATCH: Car smashes into Grand Mosque in Mecca

WION reported that a Saudi Arabian man apparently suffering from mental issues slammed into Mecca’s Grand Mosque last Friday.

Mecca summit slams US embassy move to Jerusalem

OIC condemns 'transfer of US, Guatemalan embassies to J'lem,' urges 'boycott' of countries that have opened diplomatic missions there.

Israel helps PA Arabs make pilgrimage to Mecca

COGAT works with PA, Jordan to allow thousands of Judea and Samaria Arabs to make Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

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'Iran seeks to take control of Mecca and Medina

Former Shin Bet head: 'Iran knows that the more Arab states they recruit, the easier fighting against Saudi Arabia will be.'

Religion and politics in the feud between Saudi Arabia and Qatar

The Hajj and the struggle for Islamic leadership

Saudi Arabia foils attack on Mecca mosque

Saudi security forces foil attack targeting the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

'Dome of the Rock inspired by Jewish Temple'

Archaeological findings and historical records show Dome of Rock inspired by Jewish temple. Findings presented today in Knesset.

Holidays, Motivation and Shaheeds

A joyous holiday and a sad world

'First Temple Mount, then Mecca'

Islamic council slam plans for cable-car to Western Wall as Fatah warns Israel's next target is Muslim holy city of Mecca.

The real al Aqsa Mosque is not in Jerusalem

Jewish Leaders Send Condolences to Saudi King

WJC heads representing over 100 Jewish communities tell King Salman: 'may we worship our common God with love and in peace.'

Over Half of Hajj Stampede Deaths Are Iranian

464 Iranians among the 769 killed in 'stoning the devil' stampede, followed by Egypt with 75 dead; Iran steps up anti-Saudi rhetoric.

Khamenei Says Saudis Caused Hajj Stampede

'Government of Saudi Arabia must take huge responsibility for catastrophe,' says Iranian Supreme Leader, declaring 3 days of mourning.

Saudi Prince Announces Investigation into Hajj Stampede

New details of how lethal stampede occurred surface as death toll set to keep rising; deaths occurred during 'binding of Ishmael' ritual.

Iran Summons Saudi Envoy Over Mecca Stampede

Iranian officials lose no time accusing Saudi Arabia of neglect causing lethal stampede, after previously suggesting holy sites be divided.

Mecca Stampede Death Toll Rises to 717

Fatal stampede of Muslim pilgrims during 'Hajj' pilgrimage 'worst in 25 years'; Iran blames Saudi safety errors.

Will Islam's Holiest Site be Taken From Saudi Arabia?

Egyptian leaders say Saudis failing Hajj pilgrimage after crane fall, indicating possible division of authority among Muslim states.

Binladin Group Barred for Lethal Mecca Mosque Collapse

Construction group of Osama bin Laden's family suspended, banned from leaving, after lethal 9/11 snafu at Islam's holiest site.

More Than 80 Dead in Crane Collapse in Mecca

At least 87 people dead and more than 200 injured in a crane collapse into a part of a mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Iraq Changes Prayer Direction: Karbala, Not Mecca

Amid rising violence and concerns of all-out sectarian war, Iraqi PM raises tension, calls for Shi'ite holy city to be direction of prayer.

Home of Mohammed's Wife Turned into a Public Toilet

British Independent says disregard for Islam’s early history is due to Saudi regime’s adoption of Wahabism.

Saad Hariri Meets With King Abdullah in Mecca

Lebanese opposition leader Saad Hariri met with King Abdullah in Mecca for Ei al-Fatr as Beirut politics remain tense.

Planned Monument for Mecca Goers Leaves Eilat Residents Shocked

Eilat residents shocked at city's plan to establish a monument in the heart of the city’s downtown to commemorate Arab pilgrims to Mecca.