KSA to host 1,300 Hajj pilgrims from 90 countries
1 / 4 The First Group of Senegal pilgrims arrived in Makkah. (SPA) 2 / 4 The First Group of Senegal pilgrims arrived in Makkah. (SPA) 3 / 4 Pilgrims praised efforts by […]
Hajj: A Holistic Homecoming for Humbled Muslims
Since the advent of Islam, till a few decades before today, traveling to perform hajj and staying there was extremely difficult. There was a lot I was told about hajj […]
Pakistani women playing key roles in Hajj mission
Previous 1 / 4 Pakistani Hajj facilitators welcome pilgrims from Pakistan at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. (Supplied) 2 / 4 Pakistani women facilitators attend a Hajj mission meeting in […]
Southern India makes history with first women-only Hajj flight
Previous 0 seconds of 55 secondsVolume 40% 1 / 2 Pilots, crew members and passengers of a women-only Hajj flight pose for a photo before departing from Kozhikode on June 8. (Air […]
Saudi authorities reveal plans for biggest Hajj organizational operation in history
Previous 1 / 2 Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, president of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, noted that the focus for this year’s pilgrimage related to the […]
Hajj officials review services and facilities for Hajj season
Hajj officials review services and facilities that will be provided during the season. (SPA) ARAB NEWS May 30, 2023 JEDDAH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance conducted the first […]
First group of 773 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims reaches Makkah from Madinah
The first group of 773 Pakistani pilgrims has reached Makkah from Madinah ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday. (SPA) Updated 30 May 2023 […]
Hajj booking system fails British Muslims for second successive year
By 5Pillars (RMS) – 18th May 2023 Shares90FacebookTweetEmail Saudi Arabia’s online hajj booking system is leaving British Muslims frustrated and emotionally distressed for a second successive year. Scores of Muslims have been […]
Bangladeshi pilgrims grateful for hassle-free journey under Makkah Route
The first batch of Hajj 2023 pilgrims from Bangladesh arrives in Jeddah on May 21, 2023. (AN Photo) SHEBAB SUMON May 27, 2023 DHAKA: Bangladeshi pilgrims departing for Hajj are […]
Hajj pilgrims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India arrive in Kingdom
Wednesday . May 24, 2023Search Previous 1 / 5 Pilgrims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India arrive in Madinah. (SPA) 2 / 5 Pilgrims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India arrive in Madinah. (SPA) […]
First batch of Hajj pilgrims arrive from Bangladesh, Malaysia
Previous 1 / 6 The first batch of Hajj 2023 pilgrims from Bangladesh arrive in Jeddah on Sunday. (AN photo by Nada Hameed) 2 / 6 The first batch of Hajj 2023 […]
Makkah and Madinah’s Eid celebration is a melting pot of cultures
A group of traditionally dressed umrah visitors whose presence in Makkah and Madinah coincided with Eid Al-Fitr are seen taking a photo to commemorate the day. (SPA) TAREQ AL-THAQAFI April […]
Presidency of Two Holy Mosques Affairs completes preparation of third expansion of Grand Mosque
Previous 1 / 3 The expansion was designed with architectural engineering details derived from the ancient Islamic heritage. (SPA) 2 / 3 The expansion was designed with architectural engineering details derived from […]
Why the marble flooring of Saudi Arabia’s Two Holy Mosques remains cool even in summer
Previous SPECIAL 1 / 3 The marble floor of the Grand Mosque in Makkah serves a practical purpose, helping regulate temperatures. (AFP file) SPECIAL 2 / 3 The marble floor of the […]
Saudi authorities brace for rain in Makkah during last 10 days of Ramadan
The forecasts warn of thunderstorms accompanied by active winds and dust. (SPA) Updated 19 sec ago ARAB NEWS April 11, 2023 JEDDAH: Authorities in Saudi Arabia said that they were […]
Pilgrims fill the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform Isha and Taraweeh prayers
1 / 5 Large crowds gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Friday to perform Isha and Taraweeh prayers. (SPA) 2 / 5 Large crowds gathered at the Grand Mosque in […]
Pilgrims fill the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform Isha and Taraweeh prayers
1 / 5 Large crowds gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Friday to perform Isha and Taraweeh prayers. (SPA) 2 / 5 Large crowds gathered at the Grand Mosque in […]
More than 10 million worshipers visit Prophet’s Mosque during first third of Ramadan
Muslims perform the taraweeh prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (@wmngovsa) ARAB NEWS April 03, 2023 RIYADH: More than 10 million people visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during […]
Ramadan meet, greet initiative launched for Makkah pilgrims, umrah visitors
Previous 1 / 3 The presidency distributed gifts including a prayer rug, an umbrella, and Zamzam water. (SPA) 2 / 3 Pilgrims are welcomed and greeted at Haramain train station and King Abdulaziz […]
Saudi Arabia launches program to train Hajj pilgrim leaders from overseas
Previous 1 / 2 The first session to train leaders of foreign Hajj pilgrim groups was held in Kuala Lumpur, and was attended by more than 30 group leaders. (Supplied) 2 / […]