The final month in the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah, started May 28, and many Muslims are observing the first 10 days, while others are preparing for the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. After the first ...

More than 4 million Muslims in the United States are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic holiday that commemorates the story of the Prophet Abraham and his willingness to sacrifice his ...

TEHRAN--The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized the two major Islamic ...

You probably had no idea that over two billion people around the world are currently celebrating one of the most significant religious holidays on the planet. While you’re going about your regular ...

Eid al-Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, is officially underway. Over two billion Muslims are currently, or preparing, to celebrate the "Feast of Sacrifice," a major ...

Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is the Islamic holiday that begins on the 10th day of the Islamic lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, during the Hajj. A joyous occasion celebrated by Muslims around ...

Annually, Saudi Arabia welcomes a multitude of Muslim pilgrims for the Hajj, a central pillar of Islam. During this pilgrimage, devotees unite in acts of worship and religious rituals, fulfilling a ...

Followers of the Islamic faith are set to gather around the country on Friday for one of the biggest holidays on the religion's calendar. Here's why you can expect quite a few barbecues this weekend.

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Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. They fulfill a religious ...