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Kaaba en Masjid Al Haram en La Meca, Arabia Saudita. Mezquita Icónica del Islam, Al Haram y Medina Meca Arabia Saudita. La Mezquita del Profeta Mahoma es la segunda mezquita Grande y el sitio más sagrado en el Islam. Kaaba

The Mezquita of the Prophet Mahoma is the second Great Mezquita and the most sacred site in Islam. LensLoom - Shutterstock

The Mosque of Muhammad: Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina

TrailsJune 5, 2025

Known as the Prophet’s Mosque, it is one of the three holiest sites in the Islamic world, alongside the Haram Al-Sharif in Mecca and the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem

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Kabsa: A shared tradition in rice and spice

Food and DrinkJune 4, 2025

Preparing and offering kabsa becomes a gesture of inclusion—of welcoming others, affirming abundance, and reinforcing collective identity.

The golden doors of the Holy Kaaba closeup, covered with Kiswah Andrew V Marcus - Shutterstock

The Kaaba: Its Pre-Islamic heritage and transformation

StoriesJune 3, 2025

In pre-Islamic times, the Kaaba served as a sacred sanctuary (haram) for the polytheistic tribes of the Arabian Peninsula

Masjid al-Haram, the Great Mosque of Mecca Orhan Durgut - Shutterstock

Historical sites in Mecca linked to the life of Muhammad

TrailsFebruary 27, 2025

Here is an overview of key locations in Mecca and its surroundings associated with Muhammad’s life.

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Arab Coffee: A Legacy of Spirituality and Hospitality

Food and DrinkFebruary 26, 2025

Coffee has proven to be more than just a beverage. It is a bridge between spirituality and daily life, a testament to the power of hospitality

A multitude of pilgrims circumambulate (tawaf) Kaaba ESB Professional - Shutterstock

The Kaaba: its Abrahamic significance and centrality in Islam

StoriesFebruary 25, 2025

The Kaaba is the focal point of the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Muslim pilgrims climb the Mount of light "Jabal An-Nour" where located the Hira cave. Nurlan Mammadzada - Shutterstock

Mount Jabal al-Nour: A journey to the Cave of Revelation

StoriesDecember 24, 2024

Towering above the outskirts of Mecca, Mount Jabal al-Nour holds profound significance in Islamic history and spirituality.

Are there any pilgrimages in Islam?

FAQJuly 27, 2023

Every faithful Muslim must make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime –if not impeded by any force majeure event, condition, or circumstance.