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Watch as Muslim worshippers gathered for prayers in Mecca on Friday, 15 March during Ramadan. The start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan began for many of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims on ...

Religious pilgrims in Mecca were able to stream their experiences to the world live on Snapchat during Laylat al-Qadr, the 27th night of Ramadan, known as the "night of power." In response to a ...

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Millions of Muslims from around the world have gathered in Mecca for the end of Ramadan. Saudi officials released no further details about the foiled attack. AFP/Getty Images Muslim worshippers ...

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar ... and making the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca once in their lifetime. Fasting is meant to encourage spiritual reflection.

A protective barrier stopped pilgrims touching the Kaaba and Black Stone during the pandemic Pilgrims in the Great Mosque of Mecca in Saudi Arabia can once again touch and kiss one of Islam's most ...

Found in the collectio (Photo by Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images) The 30-day Islamic festival of Ramadan begins with the first sighting of the super-slim crescent Moon over Mecca ...