A video showing a model for a planned “umbrella project” to provide shade for pilgrims visiting the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca is going viral on Saudi social media. Saudi Arabia plans to ...

Alleged Saudi government plans to build a retractable roof over Mecca’s holy Kaaba have been met with outrage over concerns the modifications will destroy the historic character of one of Islam’s most ...

Work has reportedly started on the installation of the world’s largest folding umbrella on the northern courtyard of Mecca’s Grand Mosque. The structure is the first of eight giant umbrellas and 54 ...

With backpack and umbrella, Usman Arshad to arrive in time for 2023 Hajj pilgrimage Usman Arshad, has set out on his ‘dream journey’ on foot to the holy city of Mecca from Okara in the Punjab district ...