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The General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques Cairo: Saudi Arabia has opened registration ... the second holiest place, and visit other Islamic landmarks in Medina. Sign up for the ...

In Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest sites, Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection and grandeur. The Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina witness millions of worshippers.

The Muslim holy book is called ... they must always face Makkah in Saudi Arabia. Many Muslim men will wear a small cap called a taqiyah when they pray. Mosques are places of worship for Muslims ...

The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent by the moon-sighting committee in Saudi Arabia. Other ...