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Saudi Crown Prince announces ‘King Salman Gate’ Project in Makkah
Makkah: His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company, has announced the launch…
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Saudi Arabia launches new licensing system for Haj accommodation
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched a new licensing system to regulate accommodation for pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the Haj 2026-1447 AH season, as part of…
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Average Umrah duration during Rabi Ul Awwal recorded at 115 minutes
Makkah: The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has reported that the average Umrah pilgrimage during Rabi Ul Awwal lasted 115 minutes. Field research showed that pilgrims spent…
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Saudi Arabia releases former imam of Makkah’s Grand Mosque after 7 years in jail
Riyadh: Saudi authorities have recently released Sheikh Saleh Al-Talib, a prominent former imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, after spending more than seven years in prison. The advocacy group Prisoners of…
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Watch: Rakhi Sawant performs 5th Umrah, prays for Salman Khan
Mumbai: Queen of controversies, Rakhi Sawant, is once again making headlines. Known for grabbing attention, Rakhi has always kept fans and media engaged with her personal life, bold statements, and now, her…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches chef contest to serve pilgrims of Two Holy Mosques
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the launch of the I‘ashat Thon Challenge, an initiative aimed at selecting talented chefs who will create distinctive dishes…
- Lifestyle
Best Hyderabadi food spots in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah, Madina, Dammam
For decades, the Hyderabadi diaspora has made its home across the cities of Saudi Arabia. And like the saying goes, “You can take the man out of Hyderabad, but not Hyderabad out of…
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Watch: Thousands attend funeral of Saudi student stabbed in UK
Makkah: Thousands of mourners gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah to offer funeral prayers for Mohammed Yousef Alqassem, a 20-year-old Saudi student who was fatally stabbed near Cambridge, United Kingdom (UK).…
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Indonesia explores plan to build Haj village in Makkah
The Indonesian government is exploring plans to acquire land near the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with the aim of establishing a dedicated village for its Haj pilgrims. The proposal was…
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Makkah launches smart maps for real-time city insights
Makkah: The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC) has launched an interactive geospatial mapping service on its official digital platform. The new service allows users to explore up-to-date and…
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Video: Saudi forces arrest pilgrim for raising Palestinian flag at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Makkah: Saudi security forces have arrested an Egyptian pilgrim inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah after he raised a Palestinian flag and chanted slogans calling attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza…
- Lifestyle
Ibrahim Khalil Road, Makkah: A bustling area for Hyderabadi pilgrims
If you are travelling to Makkah from Hyderabad, or most parts of South Asia, for that matter, chances are your accommodation will be somewhere along Ibrahim Khalil Road. Just a short walk…
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Sun to align over Holy Kaaba tomorrow
Makkah: A rare astronomical event will occur in Makkah on Tuesday, July 15, as the sun aligns directly above the Holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque. Known as the “solar zenith” or…
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Watch: Sacred washing of Kaaba held in Saudi Arabia
Makkah: The ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba was held on Thursday morning, July 10, at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. On behalf of Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz,…
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Kaaba’s Kiswah replaced to mark new Islamic year 1447
Riyadh: The Kiswah (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) of the Holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, was replaced at dawn on Thursday, June 26, the first day of Muharram, marking the beginning…