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Eid al-Adha 2026: Pilgrims 'stone the devil' as Haj nears end

Makkah, May 27 -- Haj pilgrims from around the world began the symbolic Jamarat ritual, known as the "stoning of the devil", on Wednesday, May 27, marking the first day of Eid Al-Adha, or the festival... Read More


Haj pilgrims spend night in Muzdalifah after completing key Arafat rite

Makkah, May 27 -- Over 1.7 millions of Haj pilgrims spent Tuesday night, May 26, in Muzdalifah after completing the stand at Arafat, the most significant ritual of the annual Islamic pilgrimage. Pilg... Read More


IRGC warns Iran's coastline could become 'graveyard for aggressors' if war resumes

Hyderabad, May 27 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned on Wednesday, May 27, that the country's coastline could become a "graveyard for aggressors" if conflict with the United Sta... Read More


Iran releases 10 Indian seafarers detained in MV Harbour Phoenix case

Tehran, May 27 -- Iran has released 10 Indian seafarers detained after the MV Harbour Phoenix was intercepted near Jask Port in July 2025, India's shipping authority said on Tuesday, May 26. In a sta... Read More


Israel seizes land around historic Nabi Samuel Mosque in occupied West Bank

Hyderabad, May 27 -- Israeli occupation authorities have issued an order to seize 109.79 dunams of land in the Nabi Samuel area north of Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank, including land surrounding... Read More


Over 1.7 million pilgrims perform Haj as Arafat rituals conclude

Hyderabad, May 26 -- More than 1.7 million Muslims gathered on the plains of Arafat on Tuesday, May 26, as Haj 1447 AH/2026 reached its spiritual climax amid intense heat, large-scale crowd management... Read More


Al-Aqsa: US, Israel to end Jordan's custodianship in plan discussed with UAE

Hyderabad, May 26 -- US and Israeli efforts to remove Jordan's custodial role over Al-Aqsa Mosque and introduce a new administrative framework for the holy site have reportedly been discussed with the... Read More


Trump calls for Arab nations to join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal

Hyderabad, May 25 -- US President Donald Trump has called on several Middle Eastern countries to join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader agreement linked to ongoing negotiations with Iran, sayin... Read More


Indian expat couple found dead in Kerala before Dubai return flight

Hyderabad, May 25 -- An elderly Indian expat couple were found dead at their residence in Kerala's Kollam district on Saturday, May 23, hours before they were due to return to Dubai, according to medi... Read More


Indian pilgrim revived after cardiac arrest during Haj

Makkah, May 25 -- An Indian pilgrim was recently revived after suffering sudden cardiac arrest during the Haj season in Makkah, Saudi health authorities said. In a post on X, King Abdullah Medical Ci... Read More