Mecca

Top Dem Mourns U.S. Couple Killed in Deadly Mecca Heat

Over 1,300 people have died making the trip to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, as temperatures soar around the world.

Dan Ladden-Hall

The Boeing 747 entered a holding pattern for 90 minutes before safely returning to its departure airport.

Engine Bursts Into Flames on Boeing Plane With 468 Aboard

None of the flight’s passengers or crew were injured in the chilling incident, and passengers, who were headed to the Hajj, were boarded onto a new flight later Wednesday.

Josh Fiallo

DEFENDER OF THE FAITH

Man Arrested After Mecca Pilgrimage for Queen Elizabeth

He wanted her to have a place in heaven, even though she was Supreme Governor of the Church of England. Saudi authorities decided otherwise.

Philippe Naughton

STAY AWAY

Saudis Ban Foreign Religious Pilgrims to Halt Coronavirus

The Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca—the holiest city for Muslims—is taken by millions of devout followers every year.

Jamie Ross

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GAG ORDER

Saudis Call for Arrest of Female ‘Mecca Girl’ Rapper

The crackdown was met with outrage and cries of hypocrisy.

Tracy Connor

CLOSE QUARTERS

Quarantined Emirates Flight ‘Basically a Flying Infirmary’

The CDC is holding 10 fliers who fell ill during a long trip from the UAE. One factor health officials may be watching: a flu outbreak among the millions on the hajj to Mecca.

Tanya Basu

Mecca

Top Dem Mourns U.S. Couple Killed in Deadly Mecca Heat

Engine Bursts Into Flames on Boeing Plane With 468 Aboard

Man Arrested After Mecca Pilgrimage for Queen Elizabeth

Saudis Ban Foreign Religious Pilgrims to Halt Coronavirus

Saudis Call for Arrest of Female ‘Mecca Girl’ Rapper

Quarantined Emirates Flight ‘Basically a Flying Infirmary’

I Survived the Hajj’s Mashup of Boot Camp and Mosh Pit

Gay Muslim: Islam Isn’t Peaceful

The Week in Pictures

I Survived a Hajj Stampede

Gay Muslim’s Secret Pilgrimage to Mecca