Kaaba adorned with new kiswa
Previous 1 / 4 Its main fabric is black silk, which forms the outer covering and gives the kiswa its distinctive appearance. (SPA) 2 / 4 Its main fabric is black silk, […]
New Epstein documents allege cover of Islam’s Kaaba was trafficked to him
Yeni Şafak Newsroom 12:45, 02/02/2026, Monday Yeni Şafak Yenişafak File photo Leaked documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein reportedly contain claims that the sacred covering of the Kaaba in Mecca was procured and sent to him. An email cited in the report highlights the religious significance of the cloth, stating millions […]
Historical miniature paintings depict Holy Mosques before expansion
Previous 1 / 3 Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand Mosque ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (REUTERS file […]
Umbrellas raise Makkah pilgrims’ spirits
Previous 1 / 2 Programs and services come under the direction of the President for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Abdulrahman Al-Sudais. (@ReasahAlharmain) 2 / 2 (@ReasahAlharmain)Next Short Url Updated […]
Barriers around Kaaba removed after two years as new Umrah season begins
Previous 1 / 3 The barriers around the holy Kaaba — installed two years ago to prevent the spread of coronavirus — were removed on Tuesday. (Supplied) 2 / 3 The barriers […]
New Kaaba cover installed on eve of Islamic New Year 1444
1 / 7 Saudi technicians carry the 850-kilogram new Kiswa at the Grand Mosque to be installed at the Holy Kaaba at midnight Friday. (SPA) 2 / 7 Technicians from the King […]
Robots help Makkah Grand Mosque’s round-the-clock cleanup
Saudi Arabia’s General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques ensures the Grand Mosque is sanitized multiple times during the day to ensure the safety of pilgrims. (Supplied) […]
100 gates to manage crowds at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
BY TAREQ AL-THAQAFI FOR ARAB NEWS April 18, 2022 Al-Hujaili said that 35 praying areas for men and 30 for women have been prepared at the second Saudi expansion, as […]
Interactive screens guide visitors at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Previous 1 / 4It aims to facilitate access to ritual sites as well as key locations, including the Mataf. (SPA) 2 / 4It aims to facilitate access to ritual sites as well […]
Pakistani spends four decades in service of Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Ahmed Khan Qandal, 61, is a sanitation supervisor in Makkah and has lived and worked in Saudi Arabia since 1983. (Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/gszsb The Pakistani worker witnessed the restoration […]
Prophet Muhammad (S) subject of Ruholamin’s latest painting “Jabal an-Nur”
Culture July 10, 2021 TEHRAN – Hassan Ruholamin, the Iranian painter who is most famous for illustrating stories from the history of Islam, put his spotlight on the Prophet Muhammad (S) in his latest artwork “Jabal an-Nur”. The painting depicts the Prophet of Islam (S) climbing the rocks toward […]
Worshippers at Two Holy Mosques thoroughly screened from coronavirus disease
SP AMay 15, 2021 00:43337 MAKKAH: Worshippers deemed resistant to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) attended the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah to perform Friday prayers. All […]
Saudi Arabia releases never-before-seen images of Black Stone in the Grand Mosque in Makkah
1 / 3Saudi authorities released new pictures that offer a never-before-seen close up view of the Black Stone in the Kaaba in Makkah. (SPA) Short Url https://arab.news/2fccx Details of the Black […]
Journey of the Holy Prophet to Heaven
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Guidance from the Holy Quran and Hadith – Spiritual journey, not physical In order to […]
5m perform rituals at Grand Mosque since resumption
Saudi Arabia suspended Umrah in March and significantly downsized the Hajj pilgrimage in July by only allowing about 1,000 pilgrims, all in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (SPA) Source: Arab […]
Visitors to Kiswah complex in Saudi Arabia limited to 25
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Source: Arab News MAKKAH: The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, […]
The Kiswa: The story behind the covering of the holy Kaaba
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Source: Arab News MAKKAH: On behalf of King Salman, Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on […]
Kiswa of Kaaba raised in preparation for Hajj
for all photos go to source: http://www.arabnews.com/node/1527921/saudi-arabia 1 / 5 The Kiswa is raised every year during Hajj season. (Reasah Al-Harmain) 2 / 5 Up to 50 specialists and technicians […]
When extremism began: 40 years since the Grand Mosque in Makkah was seized
MOHAMMED AL-KINANI September 12, 2018 The rise of extremism in Saudi Arabia began on Nov. 20, 1979 when a deviant group stormed the Holy Mosque of Makkah. Crown Prince Mohammed […]
Kaaba’s replacement cloth fitted in record time
Previous 1 / 4 2 / 4 3 / 4 4 / 4 Next Updated 20 August 2018 LOJIEN BEN GASSEM August 20, 2018 The work was carried out while […]