World News Religion Saudi Arabia Faces Criticism Over Hajj Stampede That Killed 700 8:44am September 25, 2015 by Scott Neuman Iran accuses Riyadh of "incompetence" for the Saudi government's handling of security during the pilgrimage.
World News Stampede At Hajj Pilgrimage Near Mecca Kills Hundreds 9:55am September 24, 2015 by Bill Chappell The stampede is being called the worst in 25 years. It occurred on a street in Mina, a large valley where thousands of pilgrims camp overnight.
World News Mecca Becomes A Mecca For Skyscraper Hotels 2:13pm June 02, 2015 by Leila Fadel Mecca is the destination for Muslim pilgrims. To house the millions of worshippers, massive hotels are rising at a furious pace, upsetting those seeking to protect the city's traditional architecture. Add to Listen QueueListen Now