![]() The Hajj and the struggle for Islamic leadershipThe annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca symbolizes much more than the desire of the worshipers to be closer to Allah.![]() Jerusalem was never holy to MuslimsMuslim clamor on Jerusalem is a propaganda myth.![]() Over Half of Hajj Stampede Deaths Are Iranian464 Iranians among the 769 killed in 'stoning the devil' stampede, followed by Egypt with 75 dead; Iran steps up anti-Saudi rhetoric.![]() Khamenei Demands Saudi Apology for Hajj StampedeIranian Supreme Leader accuses Riyadh of 'passing the buck' in tragedy in latest barb aimed at the rival kingdom.![]() Saudi Arabia Rejects Criticism Over StampedeSaudi Arabia's foreign minister warns Iran not to play politics over the stampede that killed at least 769 people.![]() Rouhani Pushes for Probe of Saudi Hajj StampedeIran President Rouhani insists on 'swift action' in response to 769 deaths during this year's pilgrimage.![]() Iran Demands to be Part of Stampede InvestigationIran demands to be represented in the Saudi investigation into the stampede that killed more than 700 pilgrims.![]() 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 Calls for Investigation into StampedeNew details of how lethal stampede occurred surface as death toll set to keep rising; deaths occurred during 'binding of Ishmael' ritual.![]() Muslims Stone 'Devil' at Hajj as Eid Feast BeginsTwo million Muslims ritually stoned the devil Saturday in the last major rite of this year's hajj.![]() Khamenei: Muslim Unity for Israel's 'Annihilation'Iranian supreme leader uses annual Hajj pilgrimage message to insult Israel and call for support for Hamas.![]() Egypt Allows PA Pilgrims to Travel to Saudi ArabiaEgyptian authorities have allowed Gazans to cross through on their way to the Hajj, as tensions with Hamas continue.![]() Health Ministry Warns New SARS-type VirusThe Health Ministry has issued a warning about a potentially new lethal SARS-type virus in Israel.![]() Mecca Monument in Eilat?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.![]() Hajj: Death to AmericaTens of thousands of Muslims chanted “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” at the Hajj pilgrimage called “a symbol of spirituality.” |