Dhul Hijjah crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
Breaking News The crescent moon for the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, during which the annual Hajj pilgrimage takes place, has been sighted. (@AlharamainSA) Arab News May 27, 2025 RIYADH: […]
Saudi ministers announce full Hajj readiness with 1.07 million pilgrims already in Kingdom
Previous 1 / 4 Minister of Hajj Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announces 1.4M+ Nusuk cards issued and 30+ new digital services launched for Hajj 1446 — with over 120 guidance points on […]
Saudi Arabia unveils AI ‘Fatwa Robot,’ new pilgrim flow technology
by Daily Sabah with AA Istanbul May 23, 2025 – Muslim worshippers pray around the Kaaba at Mecca’s Grand Mosque, Saudi Arabia, July 17, 2024. (Getty Images) Saudi Arabia has announced […]
King Salman orders hosting of 1,300 pilgrims from 100 nations for Hajj this year
A comprehensive implementation plan has been prepared, encompassing faith-based, cultural and educational programs. (FILE/AFP) Updated 11 sec ago Arab News May 23, 2025 RIYADH: King Salman has issued a royal […]
Hajj 2025: All you need to know about the annual pilgrimage to Mecca
Muslims perform the Eid al-Adha morning prayer around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca, on the first day of the […]
AI-powered robot to assist Hajj pilgrims at Grand Mosque in Makkah
A pilgrim at the Grand Mosque in Makkah interacts with the AI-powered Manarat Al-Haramain Robot, which leverages advanced technologies to enhance the spiritual experiences of pilgrims. (SPA) Updated 8 sec ago Arab […]
British pilgrims sailing from London to Saudi Arabia for Hajj
Previous Special 1 / 5 A group of British adventurers are taking part in an extraordinary sailboat journey from the UK to Makkah to perform Hajj. (Supplied) Special 2 / 5 A […]
Technology to improve accessibility of Qur’an studies highlighted at competition
Previous Special 1 / 6 Ibrahim Shaheen from Egypt, center, won first place in the visually impaired category and received a SR7,000 cash prize. The 17-year-old has memorized the entire Qur’an […]
King Salman issues royal order to host 1,000 Palestinians to perform Hajj this year
Updated 5 sec ago Arab News May 19, 2025 RIYADH: Saudi King Salman has ordered on Monday the hosting of 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims to perform Hajj this year, the Saudi Press Agency […]
Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs attends Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass
Previous 1 / 3 Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir heads Saudi Arabia’s delegation participating in the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday. (SPA) 2 / 3 Minister […]
Hajj health-tips kit launches in 8 languages
Update Among the key components of the kit are guidelines for preventing heat exhaustion, including recommendations on using umbrellas to reduce direct sun exposure and the importance of regularly drinking adequate […]
Can Ahmadiyya Muslims perform Hajj? Do they go to Mecca?
Can Ahmadiyya perform Hajj? / Do Ahmadiyya go to Mecca? Ahmadi muslims, like other muslims, perform Hajj, as it is their religious obligation. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has been persecuted since its existence. Ahmadi Muslims are stopped by the Pakistani Government and extremist clerics from performing Hajj by “declaring” them non-muslim, […]
Pakistan launches second phase of Hajj flight operations
Previous A departing Muslim pilgrim has a drink from a man as he sits next to other women in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Makkah on June 20, 2024. (AFP/File)Next […]
Royal Commission highlights new and improved services for Hajj pilgrims
Makkah’s bus network will operate with enhanced services during the period of the pilgrimage. (SPA) Updated 13 sec ago Arab News May 15, 2025 MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia stands ready to […]
Innovative Projects Win 2025 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has announced the winners of the 2025 IsDB Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics, honoring two pioneering projects for their creative and impactful contributions to […]
Jeddah Islamic Port welcomes first group of Hajj pilgrims arriving by sea
Previous 1 / 3 1,407 Sudanese pilgrims arrived at Jeddah Islamic Port on Wednesday ahead of Hajj 2025. (SPA) 2 / 3 1,407 Sudanese pilgrims arrived at Jeddah Islamic Port on Wednesday […]
New Hajj plan backs moderate, guided pilgrimage
1 / 2 Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais emphasized the importance of strengthening on-the-ground efforts to deliver improved enrichment services for all pilgrims. (SPA) 2 / 2 The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the […]
Arrival of Umrah pilgrims will start on June 11 as Saudi Arabia announces calendar for next Umrah season
May 09, 2025 The official Umrah calendar consists of all the relevant information such as key dates for visa issuance, agreements with foreign agents, and deadlines for entry and departure […]
From Spain to Syria, various artifacts from the Islamic world to be auctioned at Sotheby’s
From Spain to Syria, various artifacts from the Islamic world to be auctioned at Sotheby’s By: Yue Ting Kong 29 Apr, 2025 | Tue | 19:37 AAA https://web.facebook.com/v3.1/plugins/like.php?action=like&app_id=728396050618357&channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df8679bbb13a92a52a%26domain%3Den.thevalue.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fen.thevalue.com%252Ff45f27f1081292da0%26relation%3Dparent.parent&container_width=234&href=https%3A%2F%2Fen.thevalue.com%2Farticles%2Fsothebys-auction-house-london-islamic-and-indian-art-antiquities-sale-spring&layout=button_count&locale=en_US&sdk=joey&share=false&show_faces=false&size=small The rapid […]
Trump golf course deal announced in Qatar ahead of US president’s visit
The real estate deal will be built in partnership with local firm Qatari Diar, as well Dar Global, a Saudi entity Locals look at the 3D model of Trump International […]