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Saudi Bus Accident: Megastar Chiranjeevi Condoles Loss Of Lives Of Indian Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia Bus Accident: Reportedly, a bus carrying several pilgrims from Hyderabad caught fire on its way from Mecca to Medinah.

Nov 17, 2025, 16:36 PM IST

Meet World’s Richest Man In History, Who Travelled To Mecca With 300 Pounds Of Gold; His Net Worth Was Rs 43,70,000,00,00,000 — Know Who He Is…

Word's Richest Man In History: Long before stock markets, tech giants, and oil empires defined wealth, there lived a man whose riches were so vast, they became legend. In the golden sands of 14th-century West Africa, Mansa Musa, the emperor of Mali, ruled over a kingdom so prosperous that his name still echoes through history as the richest person to ever live.

The Mali Empire, a powerful trading realm that flourished in western Africa from the 13th to 16th century, developed from the state of Kangaba near the upper Niger River. Said to have been founded before 1000 CE, it grew into one of the largest empires in the world. Mansa Musa once remarked it would take a year to cross his empire from one end to the other.

While today’s headlines are filled with Billionaire Elon Musk, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Google's Sergey Brin and Mukesh Ambani, none of them — not even combined — come close to the awe-inspiring fortune of this African king. But Mansa Musa’s story is more than just gold and numbers. It’s about legacy, vision, and the power of leadership that transformed a nation into a beacon of wealth, learning, and culture.

Step into the world of Mansa Musa — where caravans glittered with gold, cities flourished with knowledge, and one man’s influence reshaped economies and inspired upcoming  generations.

Jul 09, 2025, 15:22 PM IST

Cancer Warrior Hina Khan Performs Umrah During Ramadan, Calls It A 'Dream Come True'

Hina Khan further advised that one should always listen to their doctors as everyone's journey and body is unique.

Mar 18, 2025, 08:17 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025 Update: Muslims Entry Ban In MahaKumbh 2025?

Mahakumbh 2025 Update: Sant Samaj is adamant on banning Muslims in Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025. But what is the administration going to do in the preparations of Mahakumbh on war footing.

Nov 16, 2024, 12:22 PM IST

Rajneeti: Mahakumbh -- Ban on Muslim Entry Demand Sparks Controversy

Religious leaders have demanded a ban on Muslim entry at the Mahakumbh, sparking backlash. Swami Avimukteshwaranand supports the ban, citing similar restrictions in Mecca.

Nov 11, 2024, 23:36 PM IST

98 Indians Among Over 1000 Hajj Pilgrims Who Died In Mecca Amid Soaring Temperatures: Top Developments

According to AFP, the death toll from the Hajj 2024 has surpassed 1,000, with more than half of those killed being unregistered pilgrims who worshipped in extreme temperatures in Saudi Arabia. 

Jun 21, 2024, 17:58 PM IST

In A First, Over 4,300 Indian Women To Perform Haj Without A Male Companion This Year

Each year, Saudi Arabia hosts around 25 lakh to 30 lakh pilgrims from across the globe to visit Mecca and India sends the third largest contingent of pilgrims in the world.

Mar 29, 2023, 23:29 PM IST

'Waiting to Take my Mother to Mecca': Mufti Seeks Jaishankar's Intervention in Issuing her Passport

In a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said she has been waiting for her passport for the past three years.

Feb 21, 2023, 13:50 PM IST

Pak national moves Supreme Court seeking visa for Indian man on foot journey to Hajj pilgrimage

Sarwar Taj, the petitioner and a resident of Lahore, in his plea argued that just as the Pakistan government issues visas to a number of Indian Sikhs and to Hindus to visit their holy places in the country, it should also give a visa to the Indian Muslim man.

Dec 28, 2022, 19:31 PM IST

First flight with Haj pilgrims departs from Kerala’s Kochi airport

The first flight with Haj pilgrims to Madina in Saudi Arabia departed from Kerala’s Kochi airport on Saturday. 

Jun 04, 2022, 13:23 PM IST

Mecca Makkeshwar is Mahadev Temple in Hindu Mahasabha's New Year calendar

In the calendar, several holy pilgrimages of Muslims have been referred to as Hindu 'temples'. Apart from Mecca, Taj Mahal has been referred to as the Tejo Mahalaya Shiva temple in the calendar 

Apr 06, 2022, 10:25 AM IST

Saudi Arabia starts receiving Umrah requests from foreigners

For concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic, only the vaccinated and the recovered will be provided with permissions.

Aug 09, 2021, 13:27 PM IST

A FIRST: Saudi female officers allowed to guard Islam's holiest sites

For the first time, Saudi female soldiers stood guard in Mecca as thousands of Muslim pilgrims took part in this year's Hajj. Women dressed in military khaki uniforms were seen monitoring the security situation in the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

Jul 22, 2021, 07:14 AM IST

In a historic first, Saudi Arabia releases pictures of Black Stone in Mecca

These pictures of al-Hajar al-Aswad, or the ‘Black Stone’, are up to 49,000 megapixels in size and took more than 50 hours to photograph and develop, General Presidency for the Affairs of the Saudi Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque revealed. 

May 06, 2021, 07:43 AM IST

Saudi Arabia to end curfew on June 21, except in Mecca

Saudi Arabia will begin easing restrictions on movement and travel this week, more than two months after stringent measures were introduced to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

May 26, 2020, 11:09 AM IST

DNA Analysis of Imran Khan's suicidal verdict in Ramadan

Watch today in this video of Daily News & Analysis (DNA) with Sudhir Chaudhary, analysis of Imran Khan's suicidal verdict in Ramadan.

Apr 24, 2020, 23:22 PM IST

Coronavirus spread: Saudi Arabia suspends entry for pilgrims to Mecca

Even as the number of fresh cases declines at the epicentre of the disease in China, there has been a sudden increase in parts of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Feb 27, 2020, 10:38 AM IST

First batch of Indian Hajis reach Madina, India introduces pre-allotment of buildings for first time

The 2019 Haj season has begun and will continue till September 14. 

Jul 04, 2019, 18:01 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Muslim League wants ban on PUBG, says game offends Islamic sentiments

In its complaint, the Islamic body has compared PUBG to deadly online games like Blue Whale Challenge. 

Jun 04, 2019, 22:20 PM IST