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Over 9.7M worshippers pray at Prophet’s Mosque in first 10 days of Ramzan
A total of 9,705,341 worshippers performed prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, during the first 10 days of Ramzan 1446-2025. The influx of worshippers was remarkable, as the General…
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Two-century-old Indian Quran manuscript on display in Jeddah
Jeddah: A two-century-old Quran manuscript, transcribed in India, is now on display at the Islamic Arts Biennale at the Western Hajj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Indian…
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Ramzan night markets in Madinah captivate visitors with culture and tradition
The Ramzan Night Markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Madinah city have become a captivating attraction for visitors, offering a unique blend of cultural experiences. Amid the Ramzan celebrations, these…
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Watch: Ambulance scooter service launched at Prophet’s Mosque for Ramzan
Madinah Health Cluster (MHC) has launched an ambulance scooter service at the Prophet’s Mosque since the beginning of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025, aiming to provide urgent medical assistance to visitors swiftly and efficiently.…
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Saudi Arabia: Registration for Itikaf at Two Holy Mosques begins
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the start of registration for the Islamic ritual of Itikaf, or seclusion, at the Two Holy Mosques during the current holy month of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia issues heavy rain warning across most regions
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a weather warning for most regions of the Kingdom, with moderate to heavy rain expected to continue until Friday, March 7. The…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia begins renovation of historic Al-Qalaa mosque in Madinah
In a landmark development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is undertaking the renovation of the mosques across Islam’s second holiest place, Madinah, including century-old Al-Qalaa. The renovation project of historic mosques…
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Saudi Arabia launches instant track service for Rawdah visits
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the launch of an instant track service on the Nusuk application, allowing visitors to quickly book an appointment to…
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Saudi Arabia: Registration for two holy mosques Itikaf to open soon
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the registration date for Itikaf in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Ramzan 1446 AH-2025. In a…
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Madinah to launch shuttle bus service for Ramzan 2025
Riyadh: The Madinah Development Authority (MDA) has announced the launch of shuttle bus service at the start of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025, which is expected to begin on March 1. As part of…
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Ramzan 2025: Taraweeh, Tahajjud schedule for Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
As Ramzan 1446 AH–2025 approaches, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the schedule for the Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers, along with the names of the Imams leading them at the…
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Indigo launches new direct flight from Hyderabad to Madinah
Hyderabad: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) on Friday, February 21, announced the launch of new flight services connecting Hyderabad and Madinah in Saudi Arabia, operated by India’s low-cost airline, IndiGo. The…
- Middle East
LuLu expands in Saudi Arabia with new express store in Madinah
LuLu Retail, a leading hypermarket chain in the Middle East, has significantly expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with the grand opening of a new LuLu Express store in Madinah. This strategic…
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GCC residents can perform Umrah via multiple visa options
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now perform Umrah rituals through multiple entry visa options. This…
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Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah hosts 5.6M worshippers in 1 week
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority successfully hosted 5.6 million worshippers during the previous week at Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Islam’s second holiest place. The total number of pilgrims figure included…