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Intimate Photos from Mecca During One of the World's Largest Gatherings
I was among the roughly two million Muslims who made the Hajj to Mecca last year. This is what I saw.
We Asked an Expert What Would Happen if Saudi Arabia and Iran Went to War
As tensions between the two Middle Eastern powers intensify, is there actually a chance of a shooting war breaking out? And how disastrous would that be?
Iran Has Banned Its Citizens from Making Pilgrimages to Mecca
The ban is the latest sign that relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran are rapidly deteriorating.
17 Women to Take Office After Saudi Arabia’s First Election Open to Both Sexes
The conservative Islamic kingdom allowed female participation at the polls for the first time ever during landmark municipal elections on Saturday.
Iran Blasts Saudi 'Negligence' as Death Toll Rises to 769 in Hajj Stampede
Another 934 were injured in the incident on Thursday, and the Iranian government has announced that it has formed a committee to investigate it.
Quick Hit: Iranians Protest Following Hajj Stampede
Tehran has criticized Saudi Arabia for its mismanagement of the tragedy, the worst during the pilgrimage in 25 years.
Iran Slams Saudi 'Incompetence' After Death of More Than 700 Pilgrims
Safety during hajj is politically sensitive for the Saudi Arabia's ruling Al Saud dynasty, since the ruling family presents itself internationally as the guardian of orthodox Islam.
More Than 700 Pilgrims Crushed to Death in Mecca
The crush, in which at least 450 others were injured, took place on Street 204 of the camp city at Mina, a few miles east of Mecca, where pilgrims stay for several days during the climax of the haj.
Everything We Know So Far About the Deadly Crane Collapse in Mecca
At least 87 are dead at Islam's holiest site.
At Least 87 Killed After Crane Accident at Mecca's Grand Mosque
At least 87 people were killed and more than injured after high winds knocked down a construction crane.
Meet the Gay Muslim Filmmaker Who Secretly Filmed His Pilgrimage to Mecca
Indian-born filmmaker and LGBT activist Parvez Sharma's new documentary A Sinner in Mecca is a rare glimpse at a gay man's journey to Saudi Arabia.