The history of Makkah Grand Mosque’s expansion
Short Url https://arab.news/nv3pa The incredible achievements of the Saudi kings have taken the custodianship of the holiest site in the Islamic world to a new level MOHAMMED AL-KINANI July 29, […]
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 […]
Then and now: the shifting role of the pilgrims’ guide in Makkah
Previous 1 / 5 2 / 5 3 / 5 4 / 5 5 / 5 Next Short Url https://arab.news/jvdcd While the services guides provide are as important as ever, the nature of their relationship […]
Makkah Grand Mosque to remain closed during Eid Al-Adha to stop virus spread
Due to the virus outbreak, the Grand Mosque will be closed to worshippers for Arafa day and Eid Al-Adha. (SPA) Short Url https://arab.news/5xuzm Pilgrims’ safety top priority in Hajj planning: […]
As a Muslim doctor, here’s why it’s a blessing in disguise that the Hajj pilgrimage has been cancelled
Voices After almost a decade participating in camps for 50,000 to 60,000 pilgrims during the busiest times, it pains me to say this year’s downscaling is the right decision […]
The Hajj Pilgrimage Is Canceled, and Grief Rocks the Muslim World
The coronavirus pandemic upended the plans of millions of Muslims, for whom the once-in-a-lifetime trip is a sacred milestone. A handful of worshipers circumambulating the Kaaba in Mecca’s Grand Mosque […]
WHO welcomes Saudi Arabia’s decision to limit Hajj 2020
Source: Arab news RIYADH: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday welcomed Saudi Arabia’s decision to greatly limit the number of Hajj pilgrims this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Saudi Arabia considers cancelling hajj for the first time in modern history
Source: Financial Times Religious pilgrims were expected to generate $12bn for the kingdom before the pandemic struck By Ahmed Al Omran in Riyadh Saudi Arabia is considering cancelling the hajj […]
Prophet’s Mosque to open to public in stages from Sunday
Source: Arab News Saudi Arabia announced that the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah will gradually open to the public starting Sunday. The Saudi minister of Islamic affairs announced the readiness of […]
450k Umrah pilgrims sent back home amid pandemic
Over 60,000 pilgrims were sent back to their home countries through special flights during the five-day Eid holiday. (AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/vgbft Around 1,500 pilgrims, who were stranded in the country, also left in April. JEDDAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah facilitated the return of as many as 450,000 […]
Why are non-Muslims not allowed in the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah?
The Holy Qur’an does not provide any support to the concept of banning non-Muslims from the Holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. During the time of the Holy Prophet(sa), after […]
Mecca, Medina get 24-hour curfew; Gulf migrant worker districts locked down
FILE PHOTO: General view of Kaaba at the Grand Mosque, which is almost empty of worshippers, after Saudi authority suspended umrah (Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca) amid the fear of coronavirus […]
What happened during Christchurch pilgrims’ moving Hajj journey
Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh consoles a pilgrim whose husband died during the Christchurch attack last year. (Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/zfuzj Updated 14 March 2020 Mohammed Al-Sulami King Salman invited 200 Muslims […]
Saudi Arabia reopens Mecca, Medina holy sites after coronavirus closure – state TV
Mar 6, 2020 – 03:46 CAIRO (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia reopened two of the most holy religious sites in Islam, Al-Haram Mosque in Mecca and Al-Masjid al Nabawy in Medina, […]
‘No fear’: Pilgrims in Saudi defy coronavirus risks
MECCA, Saudi Arabia — Cleaners scrub and sterilise the floors of the holy city of Mecca’s Grand Mosque after fears of coronavirus led Saudi Arabia to suspend pilgrim visas, but […]
GCC citizens temporarily banned from entering Saudi Arabia’s Makkah and Madinah
https://arab.news/22jbr Arab News February 28, 2020 The decision was made in light of the rising number of coronavirus cases in some GCC countries Suspension for individuals seeking to perform Umrah […]
‘Walk For Peace’ from London to Mecca: A British Muslim’s story
Source: The Daily Sabah Farid Feyadi said he hopes his walk to Mecca will inspire people to be stronger and kinder. (AA Photo) At a time when fear and new […]
Sara Haba First Lady To Reach Makkah on Bicycle
A Tunisian female, Sara Haba, recently formed a record of the first cyclist to reach Makkah using a bicycle. In the past, only three Muslims, having the urge of visiting […]
Over 2.2 million visas issued since the beginning of this year’s Umrah season
Arab News Saturday . December 21, 2019 1.78 million pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia JEDDAH: The official statistics of the Umrah indicate that 1.78 million pilgrims have arrived while 2,212,690 […]
10 Things To Know About The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be on him)
On the 9th-10th November this year, across the world Muslims will come together to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.sa. Known as Mawlid an-Nabi, the celebrations take place on […]