Did Islam begin in Mecca—or somewhere else? Some historians argue that Petra, not Mecca, was the original holy city, and early mosques may hold the clues.

What's the history of Hajj? The pilgrimage to Mecca has been going on since pre-Islamic times, as Mecca's economic prosperity during the time of the Prophet Muhammad was largely due to the income ...

Explore the tribal customs, traditions, and food of Mecca with Joe Hattab ... CBS anchor admits he agrees with Trump's review ...

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — As a child, Osama al-Bar would walk from his home past Islam's holiest site, the Kaaba, to the market of spice and fabric merchants where his father owned a store. At ...