Turkish student reaches Mecca after hitchhiking across 3 countries
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Sep 21, 2026 – Muslims pray at the Grand Mosque, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2026. (Shutetrstock Photo) After nearly a week on the […]
Grand Mosque imam condemns Houthi attacks on Islamic holy sites
Sheikh Bandar Baleelah urges Muslims to think well of one another and denounces Houthi militia assaults on Islamic holy sites during Friday sermon in Makkah. Ajel News15 hours ago · Key […]
‘Makkah’ vs ‘Bakkah’: The First House of God
MAGAZINE: EDITION MARCH 2026Mansoor DahriIslamic History 7th July 2026 Mansoor Dahri, Surrey, UK Five times a day the Muslims of the world pray in the direction of the city of […]
Grand Mosque Imam Highlights Keys to Sustenance in Friday Sermon
Friday 22/03/1448 Mecca Voice reader Makkah, September 04, 2026, SPA — In today’s Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Imam Sheikh Osama Khayyat affirmed that sustenance, health, and […]
Grand Mosque Imam Highlights Role of Prophet’s Biography in Nation’s Empowerment
Friday 08/03/1448 Mecca Voice reader Makkah, August 21, 2026, SPA — In his Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque today, Imam Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais affirmed that Prophet Muhammad’s biography is […]
Al-Kiswah: The Story Behind The Black Cloth of The Ka’bah
MAGAZINE: EDITION MARCH 2026Zafir Mahmood Malik- UKIslamic History 7th July 2026 Zafir Mahmood Malik, London, UK The silky-smooth black cloth draped over the Ka’ba – Islam’s holiest site – is […]
Listen Masjid al Haram Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (12 June, 2026)
Zahra Ashfaq June 11, 2026 Friday Khutbah (Sermon) from Grand Mosque in Arabic, English, Urdu, French, Farsi, Malay, Hausa, Turkish, Russian, Hindi, Indonesian and Chinese. Every Friday, the Khutbah (sermon) […]
Rare Kaaba gate artifact on display at Makkah exhibit
Dating back to 1707 A.D., the plaque consists of six interconnected pieces mounted on an iron base and engraved with Qur’anic verses in exquisite Arabic calligraphy. (SPA) SPA June 08, 2026 MAKKAH: The Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture contains rare historical artifacts documenting the care given to the […]
A closer look at the Grand Mosque’s sound system
A closer look at the Grand Mosque’s sound system Previous Special 1 / 2 The Grand Mosque in Makkah, June 17, 2012. (AFP) Special 2 / 2 A minaret of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, June 3, 2008. (AFP)Next Tareq Al-Thaqafi March 16, 2026 MAKKAH: The call to prayer from the Grand […]
Makkah sky witnesses near-perfect solar alignment over Holy Kaaba
The sun’s almost perfectly alignment with the Holy Kaaba in Makkah happens once every 33 years, according to astronomers. (SPA photo) Arab News May 29, 2026 MAKKAH: The sky over Makkah witnessed a rare and precise astronomical phenomenon on Thursday at 12:18 PM local time, as the sun aligned almost […]
Grand Mosque Imam Urges Pilgrims to Adhere to Regulations, Avoid Crowding
Friday 07/11/1447 Voice reader Makkah, April 24, 2026, SPA — In his Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque today, Imam Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais affirmed that Hajj serves as a school of monotheism, emphasizing that Makkah remains a sanctuary of safety and guidance for all humanity. He stressed the vital importance […]
Makkah airport and metro plans underway: Official
April 1, 2026 | 03:36 PM Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — Plans to build an airport and a metro system in Makkah are underway, according to an official, as the city moves […]
Pilgrims retrace Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Medina
by Daily Sabah with AA Nov 11, 2025 Muslims from several countries began an eight-day spiritual journey from Mecca to Medina on Nov. 3, retracing Prophet Muhammad’s migration as part of a walk organized by the U.K.-based Hijrah Hub. source https://www.dailysabah.com/gallery/pilgrims-retrace-prophet-muhammads-journey-from-mecca-to-medina/images?gallery_image=176555
Makkah hosts digital Qur’an learning exhibit
Previous 1 / 5 The “Read” exhibition features interactive screens, rare Qur’an copies, and scientific publications, showcasing efforts to serve the Qur’an and its teachings. (SPA) 2 / 5 The “Read” exhibition features interactive screens, […]
Grand Mosque imam warns against spreading rumors online
Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid delivering his sermon at Makkah Grand Mosque on April 10, 2026. (SPA) Updated 1 min 1 sec ago Arab News April 11, 2026 MAKKAH: Imam of […]
Listen Masjid al Haram Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (Mar 13, 2026)
Zahra Ashfaq March 13, 2026 Friday Khutbah (Sermon) from Grand Mosque in Arabic, English, Urdu, French, Farsi, Malay, Hausa, Turkish, Russian, Hindi, Indonesian and Chinese. Photo: KoneviSelect Every Friday, the […]
Grand Mosque reveals intensive sanitation and iftar services for millions during Ramadan
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has intensified its carpet maintenance program to accommodate the high volume of worshippers […]
More than 1,100 scouts assist worshippers at the Two Holy Mosques
Previous 1 / 4 Over 1,100 Scouts assist Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah Performers and Visitors During Ramadan. (SPA) 2 / 4 Over 1,100 Scouts assist Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah Performers and Visitors […]