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 / […]
Nearly 5 million foreign pilgrims performed Umrah during current Islamic year: Ministry
A total of 4.8 million foreign pilgrims have performed Umrah since the beginning of the Islamic year which started at the end of July 2022. (@ReasahAlharmain) Updated 15 February 2023 […]
Pakistani biker group arrives in Makkah after 22-day ride from Lahore
Previous SPECIAL 1 / 2 25 Pakistani bikers have arrived in Makkah after a 14,000 km, 22-day journey, from Lahore through Pakistan, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. (AN Photo) […]
Murals beautify Makkah, depict Saudi heritage and culture for pilgrims
Previous 1 / 2 The beautification of Makkah continues with new murals adorning street walls on the way to the Grand Mosque. (SPA photos) 2 / 2 The beautification of Makkah continues […]
Huge digital transformation in Hajj sector will streamline pilgrim experiences, says CBHUK CEO
The CEO of the Council of British Hajjis, Rashid Mogradia, is pictured in front of the Nusuk pavilion at the Hajj Expo 2023 in Jeddah. (Supplied) ZAYNAB KHOJJI January 13, […]
Deal signed at Hajj expo to launch smart cards for pilgrims
Agreement aims enriching pilgrims’ spiritual journeys through digital solutions and the automation of services. (Shutterstock) ARAB NEWS January 10, 2023 RIYADH: During the Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition […]
Saudi Arabia’s inaugural Islamic Arts Biennale to showcase treasures of Islamic civilization at world’s gateway to Makkah and Madinah
SPECIAL The Islamic Art Biennale curatorial team from left to right: Sumayya Vally, Dr. Julian Raby, Dr. Saad Al-Rashid and Dr. Omniya Abdel Barr. (Diriyah Biennale Foundation) REBECCA ANNE PROCTOR […]
Hajj 2023 applications now open to pilgrims inside Saudi Arabia
Applications for Hajj 2023 season is now open for pilgrims inside Saudi Arabia. (File/AFP ARAB NEWS January 05, 2023 RIYADH: Muslims living in Saudi Arabia wanting to perform Hajj this […]
Partnership to transform holy cities into financial hubs of Islamic world
Master plan for the Rua Al-Madinah project being developed in the holy city. (Supplied) ARAB NEWS December 25, 2022 RIYADH: Three commerce chambers are partnering to transform Makkah and Madinah […]
Hajj and Umrah Ministry launches educational short film ‘The Journey of a Lifetime’
SPECIAL 1 / 4 The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launches the short film ‘The Journey of a Lifetime.’ (Twitter/@HajMinistry) SPECIAL 2 / 4 The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launches the […]
Saudi Hajj minister launches online Nusuk pilgrim service
Saudi Arabia’s minister of Hajj and Umrah said that the platform, Nusuk, offers more than 100 services that help enrich the experience of pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia, as part of […]
Saudi Arabia welcomes all Indonesian pilgrims: Minister
Hajj Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah. (SPA) Short Url Updated 48 sec ago SPA October 27, 2022 MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s minister of Hajj and Umrah has said that the Kingdom welcomes all […]
Scholar explores account of 17th century Hajj traveller
By Saeb Rawashdeh – Oct 13,2022 – JORDAN TIMES Léon Belly, Pilgrims heading to Mecca, 1861 (Photo courtesy of Musée d’Orsay, Paris) AMMAN — An ardent Ottoman traveller from the 17th century, Evliya […]
Umrah visa extended to 3 months for all pilgrims
Dr. Al-Rabiah highlights Nusuk platform’s utility, services during Tashkent visit October 02, 2022 Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfik Al-Rabiah and his team meet with Uzbek officials in Tashkent […]
Saudi Arabia’s Maqam system offers enhanced Umrah service to foreign pilgrims
KSA’s Maqam platform provide services to pilgrims to integrate with housing, transportation and ground services within Saudi Arabia to facilitate the pilgrim’s journey. (SPA) Short Url Updated 37 sec ago […]
Maintenance work carried out on Kaaba Kiswa
Short Url Updated 15 September 2022 SPA September 15, 2022 MAKKAH: Maintenance work was recently carried out on the Kaaba Kiswa in Makkah. The General Presidency for the Affairs of […]