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Heavy Storm Surprises Hajj Pilgrims in Mecca

Stormy weather and heavy rain surprises over 2 million Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia on Sunday on the first day of the annual hajj ritual.

Ceremony to Replace Holy Kaaba’s Covering Held in Mecca ahead of Eid

A ceremony to replace the Holy Kaaba’s covering, known as the Kiswa, with a new one began in Mecca on Sunday, ahead of Eid al-Adha.

Taliban Hijack Dozens of Bus Passengers in Kunduz

Taliban militants kidnapped dozens of passengers after stopping three buses in northern Afghanistan on Monday, officials said, a day after the government announced a ceasefire with the militants.

Erdogan: Attack on Economy is Attack on Turkey's Flag

President Tayyip Erdogan has resembled an attack on Turkey's economy to a strike against its flag or call to prayer, saying the campaign aims to bring "Turkey and its people to their knees."

Al-Houthi Hints Prisoners Swap for Eid al-Adha

The head of the Supreme Revolutionary Committee, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, on Sunday presented an initiative on prisoners captured by the Yemeni Army and Popular Committees and prisoners captured by the countries of aggression.

Hajj Rituals, the Largest Islamic Event

Muslims from around the world have converged on holy sites in Saudi Arabia, prepared to begin the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Sunday, August 19.

Why Eid al-Adha is celebrated?

At the end of the Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca), Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice).

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