One of the most characteristic — and stirringly evocative — symbols of Islam is the adhan ((literally meaning “announcement,”, also called in Turkish: ezan), the Arabic call to prayer, dramatically ...

120 technicians will oversee the sound system at the sprawling site Back-up amplifiers are also provided and automatically operate in the event of any breakdown in the stereos. Illustrative image.

The holy month marks the peak season of Umrah at the Grand Mosque Cairo: Some 12,104 mosques in the Saudi city of Mecca, home to Islam’s holiest site, are prepared to receive worshippers ahead of the ...

Bilal accompanied the prophet during every important event in the early history of Islam. He took part in all the major military expeditions and fought in the decisive Battle of Badr, where Prophet ...

Saudi authorities have said worship will continue at the two holy mosques in Mecca and Medina but congregational and weekly Friday prayers at others have been suspended in an effort to combat the ...

Many Muslims have increasingly begun to rely on phone apps to help them with their religious observance, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan, which is predicted to begin on June 18.

Saudi authorities have said worship will continue at the two holy mosques in Mecca and Medina but congregational and weekly Friday prayers at others have been suspended in an effort to combat the ...