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Five killed as Houthis target Yemen's presidential palace in Aden with missiles
The Houthis also recently warned airlines that Saudi airspace and airports remain unsafe.
Pakistan pledges full military backing to Saudi Arabia under Mecca pact after deadly Houthi strikes
Mecca defense signees converging to discuss Houthi threat after Baghaei warns of escalation
Houthi Red Sea advance, drone strikes leave Saudi Arabia isolated in major conflict - analysis
For the first time, Saudi women stand guard in Mecca during Hajj
"This is a huge accomplishment for us and it is the biggest pride to be in the service of religion, the country, and the guests of God".
Explainer: Who can attend this year’s Hajj?
Islam’s sacred pilgrimage will be limited to 60,000 people already present in the kingdom due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Saudi Arabia says COVID-19 vaccination required for 2021 haj
"The COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for those willing to come to the haj and will be one of the main conditions (for receiving a permit to come)," the report said.
Umrah pilgrims return to a Mecca stilled by COVID-19 slump
Before the pandemic, more than 1,300 hotels and hundreds of stores buzzed around the clock to cater to pilgrims visiting the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
Sermon suggests Saudi Arabia near normalizing ties with Israel
According to Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, the imam of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, the prophet was so good to his Jewish neighbor that the latter converted to Islam.
Thousands of Iranians register for, plan to attend hajj amid coronavirus
Considering that Saudi Arabia has not officially announced its position on this year's hajj, registration and selections have gone on as they had in previous years.
In shadow of coronavirus, Muslims face a Ramadan like never before
The holiest month in the Islamic calendar is usually one of community, reflection, charity and prayer.
Saudi Arabia suspends entry of Mecca pilgrims amid coronavirus spread
Umrah Visits to Mecca After first case of corona is found in Baghdad, Saudi Arabia suspends entry of pilgrims amid spread of virus.
Saudi Arabia orders arrest of female rapper who produced 'Mecca Girl'
"Our respect to other girls but the Mecca girl is sugar candy," Slay sings in the video, rapping about women who reside in the city of Mecca.
Muslim pilgrims descend on Mecca for haj, Saudis warn against politics
Saudi Arabia stakes its reputation on its guardianship of Islam's holiest sites and organizing a peaceful haj, which has been marred in the past by deadly stampedes, fires and riots.