Islamic artefacts dating back hundreds of years, including the cloth used to cover the Kaaba in Mecca, are going on display ...

From space, Mecca appears as a city of light and contrast, with winding roads threading through rugged mountains. The radiant ...

This high-status gift is one of the many ways meteoritic iron was revered by ancient civilizations. One of the earliest Egyptian hieroglyphics for iron seems to be derived from a longer phrase ...

Ramadan, an important Islamic holiday when Muslims fast each day for nearly a month, begins this weekend. Here's what to know ...

Symbolic triggers can override reason, driving extreme behaviors from eating disorders to violence. A better understanding of ...

If the Maha Kumbh is succeeding in evoking a sense of oneness, it may not be a bad thing. It gives Hinduism—and its inherent ...

It's almost that time of year again when water bottles and snacks disappear from desks, eateries become crowded close to ...

The foundation of religious life for Sunni Muslims, who comprise around eighty-five percent of Muslims worldwide, is known as the “Five Pillars of Islam.” They are designed not merely for personal use ...

Newlywed celebrity couple Kubra Khan and Gohar Rasheed finally revealed their Nikkah ceremony at the holy site of the Kaaba in Makkah. The couple’s intimate celebration, surrounded by family and ...