Mecca
Man Arrested in Mecca for Going on Pilgrimage ‘For the Queen’s Soul’
Saudi cops said the Yemeni man was arrested by the holiest site in Islam for holding a sign saying “May Allah grant her a place in heaven.”
Indonesia May Ban Fortnite. Players Say the Government Is Overreacting.
“Banning the game is way too extreme, since Fortnite has a huge fan base in Indonesia.”
Canadian Muslims on pilgrimage to Mecca are scrambling to find their way home
Thousands of people are feeling the sting of a diplomatic dispute between Canada and Saudi Arabia.
Indonesians are Getting Fried Chicken Delivered All the Way From Saudi Arabia
Why would anyone want a box of four-day-old fried chicken? I ordered some to find out.
We joined an American pilgrim on hajj, the largest annual human gathering on Earth
VICE News travelled to Mecca to see the trip firsthand. We spoke to Jibreel, a former basketball player, who joined 15,000 other Muslims from America who made the holy pilgrimage this hajj season.
Killing the Ones You Love for the Love of God
Like Abraham, my father believed he was ordered by God to put a knife to his son’s throat.
Saudi Arabia Is Under Threat of a Cholera Outbreak as Hajj Nears
The cholera outbreak in nearby Yemen is the worst in the world.
This Ramadan, You Can Go to Mecca With VR
An Egyptian startup wants to change the way people learn about the Muslim religion.
This Ramadan, You Can Go to Mecca in VR
An Egyptian startup wants to change the way people learn about the Muslim religion.
How Hajj Pilgrimages Could Diversify Saudi Arabia's Economy
As oil prices fall, the government of Saudi Arabia is looking to increase spending on hotels and infrastructure in Mecca.
Is Harry Potter the Jesus of a New Generation?
Millions are giving the series a close read through a spiritual lens.
Artist Reframes Islam Through Working Class Britain
British artist Catherine Borowski finds identity in her mother’s death.