Today at 12:27 PM Mecca time, the sun will be directly above the Kaaba, causing no shadows to appear. This rare event happens twice a year due to Earth’s tilt and Mecca’s latitude. It offers Muslims ...

Residents across the UAE and the wider region may witness a remarkable celestial event tonight, as the Ramazan moon is set to appear directly above the Holy Kaaba in Makkah. Astronomers from the ...

People worldwide won't have issues determining Qibla as moon will be directly above Kaaba The rare celestial phenomenon will take place two hours and 11 minutes before Fajr prayer at the Grand Mosque ...

The Kiswa is replaced once a year on the 9th day of the month of Dul Hijjah after the pilgrims go to Mount Arafat. On behalf of King Salman, Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on Wednesday handed ...

Hundreds witness solar phenomenon at Grand Mosque as Kaaba casts no shadow The rare phenomenon, which causes all shadows to disappear momentarily, was observed by hundreds of worshippers and broadcast ...

MAKKAH — Standing as a historic symbol of faith for Muslims around the globe, the door of the Holy Kaaba is one of the Grand Mosque's most prominent architectural features throughout the ages. The ...