World news about “Mecca” published by euronews.
Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray ahead of the end of annual Hajj pilgrimageMuslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, ahead of Eid al-Adha which marks… 23/10/2012
Annual Hajj pilgrimage in MeccaMuslims around the world celebrate Eid-al-Adha, marking the end of the Hajj, by slaughtering sheep, goats, cows and camels to commemorate Prophet Abraham’s… 08/11/2011
Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca – nocomment Millions of Muslims from around the world were in the holy city of Mecca for the first day of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage that every Muslim is expected to… 07/11/2011
Muslim faithful gather at Arafat for HajPilgrims from around the world have been arriving at Mount Arafat near the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca for the Day of Arafat, part of the annual Haj. The… 25/10/2012
Security tight as Haj pilgrimage beginsAuthorities in Saudi Arabia have stepped up security for the annual Haj pilgrimage, which begins today. Officials are worried about possible protests as… 25/10/2012
Muslims pray for peaceMillions of people have arrived in Mecca for the annual Islamic haj pilgrimage to the site. Haj is a religious duty for all Muslims, both Sunni and Shi-ite… 24/10/2012
Hajj draws to a close as Eid al-Adha beginsAround three million Muslim pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia on the penultimate day of the Hajj festival. They symbolically stoned Satan in a valley near the holy… 07/11/2011
Millions flock to Mecca for HajjAround two million Muslim pilgrims are in Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj – one of the five pillars of Islam. By walking en masse seven times… 06/11/2011
Hajj pilgrims climb Mountain of MercyThe first main event of the five-day Hajj pilgrimage has taken place. Thousands of Muslims have climbed the Mountain of Mercy at Arafat, about 20 kilometres… 05/11/2011
Pilgrims flock to Mecca for HajjUp to three million Muslims are expected to descend on the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage which officially starts on… 04/11/2011
Arab unrest casts a shadow over RamadanThe Muslim holy month of Ramadan has begun for this year and Saudi Arabia marked it by lighting up what it says is the world’s largest clock… 01/08/2011
Muslim pilgrims perform devil stoning ritualMuslim pilgrims descended on Saudi Arabia’s Mina Valley on Tuesday carrying bags of pebbles to symbolically stone Satan. Today is the third day of the… 16/11/2010
Muslims mark Eid al-Adha festivalThe animals are being prepared for sacrifice in Pakistan for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, or Feast of the Sacrifice. After the cattle and sheep are… 16/11/2010
Muslims visit Mount Arafat in Hajj climaxAn estimated two to three million Muslims have gathered at Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage. The hill is where the… 15/11/2010
Hajj pilgrims follow Prophet’s path to MinaMillions of Muslims – at least two and a half million say some reports – have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. Some are travelling by train on a… 14/11/2010
Muslims begin annual Hajj pilgrimageMore than two million Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. One of the world’s biggest religious gatherings, it brings worshippers from… 14/11/2010
‘World’s largest clock’, symbol of Mecca’s ‘Manhattan’Thousands of Muslim pilgrims are arriving in the holy city of Mecca for this year’s Hajj, which begins on Monday. Many are camping out in Saudi Arabia… 14/11/2010
Scores die as floods hamper Hajj pilgrimageSaudi Arabian authorities say 48 people have been killed after heavy rains led to flooding in the port city of Jeddah on the first day of the annual Hajj… 26/11/2009
Saudi swine flu fears for hajj pilgrimsMillions of Muslims are gathering in Mecca this week with the annual hajj pilgrimage facing a new threat. The concentration of so many people in one place… 24/11/2009
As many as three million in Mecca as haj beginsUp to three million Muslims may have gathered for this year’s haj pilgrimage in Mecca. The local press is reporting the figure as worshippers begin the… 06/12/2008
Haj begins in Saudi ArabiaThe Muslim world’s annual Haj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, has begun. Some two million people have gathered to celebrate Islam’s greatest annual spiritual… 06/12/2008
Security high for haj pilgrimage in MeccaMore than two million Muslims have gathered in the holy city of Mecca for the annual haj pilgrimage. Tight security is in place to avert any militant attacks… 05/12/2008
