Grand Mosque authority designates doors for Umrah pilgrims
TAREQ AL-THAQAFI March 12, 2024 MAKKAH: The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has assigned specific doors in the Grand Mosque to receive […]
Security chief reveals Makkah crowd control plan for Ramadan
Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami, the director of Saudi Public Security, has stated the Umrah security plan for Ramadan 2024 includes a well-organized system to manage crowds, especially during prayer times, […]
Saudi Ministry of Media introduces Hajj and Umrah Mediathon
Participation is open through the online portal mediathon.media.gov.sa. (SPA/File) ARAB NEWS February 16, 2024 LONDON: The Center for Government Communication at the Ministry of Media, in collaboration with the Pilgrim […]
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 […]
Umrah program guests complete spiritual journey
Previous 1 / 2 The second group of beneficiaries of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah leave Makkah for their home countries. (SPA) 2 / […]
Hajj, Umrah conference attracts 100,000 visitors
Previous 1 / 3 Around 100 countries were represented at the third Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition. (SPA) 2 / 3 Around 100 countries were represented at the third Hajj […]
AI enhances dissemination of guidance content in Grand Mosque
Updated 1 min 48 sec ago SPA January 03, 2024 RIYADH: The General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has embraced artificial intelligence technologies and a range […]
Hajj, Umrah forum to focus on Pilgrim Experience Program
The third Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition will take place from Jan. 8-11 at the Jeddah Superdome. (@ReasahAlharmain) ARAB NEWS December 25, 2023 JEDDAH: The Kingdom is set to […]
Saudi Islamic Ministry introduces 3D Hajj app in Morocco
A high-quality realistic modeling system is used by the app through smartphones (SPA) ARAB NEWS December 16, 2023 RABAT: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance presented its […]
The Levantine Hajj route and the ruins of the people of Lut: A study of the Islamic geographical sources
by Wijdan Fareeq Enad Published on: 9th October 2023 Tags: Damascus – Geography – Hajj – Mecca – Travel – This article explores the historic Levantine hajj route to Makkah by studying various historical-geographical sources […]
‘Journey to Mecca’ documentary premieres in Riyadh
King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh. (SPA) NADA ALTURKI November 20, 2023 RIYADH: King Abdulaziz Public Library announced the documentary “Journey to Mecca: In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta” screened […]
Final crescent installed on Grand Mosque’s minarets
Previous 1 / 5 The structure was hoisted into place on the minaret of Bab Al-Fath as part of a major building expansion program at the holy site. (Supplied) 2 / 5 […]
Saudi Arabia facilitates granting of visas for Umrah
You can study everything about Umrah and apply for visa online. Umrah & Ziyarah All you need to know about Rituals to perform in Umrah and Ziyarah Al Masjid An […]
Of course Ahmadi Muslims perform Hajj
Raziullah Noman- CanadaFACTS FROM FICTION Where do Ahmadis Perform Pilgrimage? Distinguishing Facts from Fiction 20th July 2021 Raziullah Noman, Canada Many Muslims have the misconception that Ahmadi Muslims do not […]
58 contestants recite Qur’an in Makkah contest
Previous 1 / 6Contestants participate in the 43rd King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Qur’an. (Supplied) 2 / 6Contestants participate in the 43rd King Abdulaziz International […]
Saudi storm brings lightning, fierce winds to Mecca
By AFP – Aug 24,2023 – A photo taken on Tuesday shows lightning over Mecca’s clock tower in Saudi Arabia (AFP photo) RIYADH — Fierce storms closed schools Wednesday in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca region, […]
Man dies in flood as Makkah is lashed by storm
1 / 3A picture taken on August 22, 2023 shows lightning over Makkah’s clock tower in Saudi Arabia. (Hammad Al-Huthali / AFP) 2 / 3A picture taken on August 22, 2023 shows […]
Al-Ittihad’s Benzema performs Umrah
The 35-year-old star shared the video with his 20.5 million followers, saying: “Mashallah, best of the best, Alhamdulelah.”The former Real Madrid forward and Ballon d’Or winner joined Al-Ittihad during the […]
Kiswa lowered ahead of washing of Kaaba
Previous 1 / 4The kiswa was lowered on Tuesday. (SPA) 2 / 4The kiswa was lowered on Tuesday. (SPA) 3 / 4The kiswa was lowered on Tuesday. (SPA) 4 / 4 The kiswa was […]
More than 750,000 passengers used Haramain railway during Hajj
More than 750,000 passengers used Haramain railway during Hajj Pilgrims arrive in Makkah on the Haramain High-Speed Railway. RIYADH: More than 750,000 passengers used the Haramain High-Speed Railway during this […]