Hilton aims to nearly quadruple KSA hotel network by 2025
A room at the Hilton Suites Makkah offers a beautiful view of the Grand Mosque, which is considered a plus for a visitor or pilgrim. (Photo/Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/wd5p6 US […]
Hajj without smart card, permit will not be allowed
https://arab.news/9fcnb Permit will be matched with the electronic card and the pilgrim’s ID ARAB NEWS June 18, 2021 JEDDAH: In an effort to ensure compliance with coronavirus (COVID-19) safety measures, the […]
Women can register for Hajj without male guardian
Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat southeast of the Saudi holy city of Makkah, on Arafat Day which is the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage. (AFP file photo) Short Url […]
Saudi Arabia to limit Hajj pilgrimage this year to 60,000 citizens and residents
This year’s Hajj pilgrimage would be to be restricted to citizens and residents inside the Kingdom. (AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/gu942 The decision was made due to the coronavirus pandemic Authorities […]
Hajj smart card wins Makkah Excellence Award
Dr. Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat. (Twitter/Makkahregion) Short Url https://arab.news/w5aa6 The Hajj smart card is linked to a smartphone app ARAB NEWS May 29, 2021 MAKKAH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj […]
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 […]
Saudi Arabia: Vaccine required to enter Prophet’s Mosque, permit needed for Umrah
The ministry stressed the importance of adhering to preventive measures and applying for permits through the official platforms. (SPA )Short Url https://arab.news/pb9re The Ministry of Health announced 904 new coronavirus […]
Saudi Arabia to increase capacity for Ramadan, issue Umrah permits for vaccinated pilgrims
BY RAWAN RADWANA JEDDAH: Only pilgrims and worshippers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recovered from coronavirus will be allowed into the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia’s […]
Two Holy Mosques chief announces Ramadan plan
Source: Arab News Visitors urged to get vaccine to ensure their safety as well as other people’s JEDDAH: The Ramadan operation plan for the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and […]
Makkah region announces resumption of Iftar Sayim permits
While mosques across the Kingdom participate in the tradition during Ramadan, the most concentrated efforts are usually seen at the sites of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah. (SPA) Short Url https://arab.news/c562g While pandemic put a pause on these efforts, individuals can once again help those in need […]
Saudis pay tribute to engineer for his services to the Zamzam well
An undated photo of Yahya Hamza Koshak, who died at the age of 80. (Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/8ct5s Yahya Hamza Koshak was considered an authority on the architecture and history […]
A young Mahmud’s pilgrimage to Arabia
19th February 20210 Awwab Saad Hayat, Al Hakam https://www.alhakam.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1-18.png In 1893, the Promised Messiahas noted the following divine instruction in his Arabic book, Hamamatul-Bushra: “My Lord has given me good news concerning the Arabs and has directed me to take care of them, to show them the right path and […]
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 […]
Almost 790 k pilgrims perform Umrah since resumption of rituals
Started on Nov.1, the third phase permitted pilgrims from abroad to perform the ritual alongside residents of the Kingdom. (SPA) Short Url https://arab.news/v9pg8 Strict health protocols have enabled a gradual […]
Umrah app issues 650,000 permits
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page The fourth stage will see the Grand Mosque return to normal, when all the COVID-19 […]
How Saudi Arabia obliterated its rich cultural history
Rosie Bsheer 20 October 2020 New book sheds light on how the state has laboured to shed the multiple histories that did not conform to its national self-representation An aerial view shows the Grand Mosque and the Mecca Tower on 24 April 2020 (AFP) In late 2009, I began traveling […]
First pilgrims arrive at Grand Mosque after six-month curb
Previous 1 / 8 The first group of pilgrims are checked for signs of coronavirus as they arrive in Jeddah on Saturday, before proceeding to Makkah. (Supplied) 2 / 8 The first […]
The Hashimites and the Great Arab Revolt: The Promise and Betrayal of Arabia
MAGAZINE: EDITION AUGUST 2020 Dr Bilal Tahir ISLAMIC HISTORY 1st October 2020 Dr Bilal Ahmed Tahir, Sheffield, UK Introduction The Ottoman Empire ruled much of the Arab World for […]
108,041 Umrah permits issued
The presidency stressed the Grand Mosque’s readiness to receive pilgrims. (REUTERS) Short Url https://arab.news/gddeb Saudi pilgrims were granted 42,873 permits while expats were granted 65,168 TAREQ AL-THAQAFI October 02, 2020 23:53 […]