A Kashmiri pilgrim, left, hugs her family member as the first batch departs for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Islam’s ...

Pilgrims are also urged to ensure they are up to date with other nationally recommended vaccinations. Read more at ...

Taif, in western Saudi Arabia, is administratively part of the Mecca region, where the annual pilgrimage rituals are performed. Mayor Al Zaidi emphasised the importance of demonstrating maximum ...

An advisory has been issued by the Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry warning of substantial fines, deportations, and entry ...