Mecca

Riyadh: NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared a stunning orbital photograph of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The image, which showcases Islam’s holiest site as a brilliant central light, has captivated social media users. Pettit recently returned…

NEW DELHI: At least 550 pilgrims lost their lives during the Hajj this year due to heat related issues, according to Arab diplomats. The temperature at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on Monday reached 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 Fahrenheit),…