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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Saudi, UAE calls on Muslims to sight moon on Monday
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have called on all Muslims to sight the crescent moon of Shawaal 1445 AH-2024 on Monday evening, 29th of Ramzan corresponding to April…
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Saudi Arabia: Umrah pilgrims advised to wear face masks
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised pilgrims to wear face masks while performing Umrah or minor pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The advisory comes as Umrah season reaches…
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Photos: Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque on 27th night of Ramzan
The Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Friday night, April 6, teemed with worshippers from around the world on the 27th night of Ramzan, considered by…
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Ramzan 2024: Last Friday prayers held at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Crowds of worshippers performed the last Friday prayer of the holy month of Ramzan at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, in an atmosphere of faith…
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Revealed! Here’s why Shoaib Ibrahim never performed Umrah
Mumbai: In recent months, many celebrities have taken a break from their busy schedules to perform Umrah. Stars like Gauahar Khan, Jannat Zubair, and Hina Khan have visited the holy cities of…
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Saudi Arabia: Makkah’s Grand Mosque uses UV rays to sterilize air conditioning
Riyadh: The air delivered through the air conditioners in the Grand Mosque of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, undergoes purification nine times daily and utilises ultraviolet rays for sterilization before it is sent to…
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Hina Khan set to perform 2nd Umrah in 2024, ‘I won’t say much..’
Mumbai: Actress Hina Khan, known for her roles in popular television series like “Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai,” is currently in the holy city of Madinah, preparing to perform her third Umrah…
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Saudi Arabia: Haramain railway transports over 1.3M in Ramzan
The Haramain High-Speed Railway has so far transported more than 1.3 million visitors and Umrah performers during Ramzan, offering round-the-clock trips between Madinah and Makkah. The purpose of this initiative is to…
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Saudi Arabia: LuLu to launch hypermarkets in Makkah, Madinah
Riyadh: The Lulu Group, a renowned Indian United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based multinational conglomerate company, is launching new hypermarkets in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, aiming to expand its retail portfolio…
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Photos: Aerial view of Makkah’s Grand Mosque during Ramzan 2024
The lens of the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) captured the seamless movement of visitors at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. From a height of 1,000 meters…
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Photos: Spiritual atmosphere at Grand Mosque during Ramzan
Millions of worshippers experiencing the holy month of Ramzan at the Grand Mosque find a profound spiritual atmosphere filled with reverence. Umrah performers carry out their rituals with serenity, raising their hands…
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‘I Am Unique’: 1st cinematic film shows uniqueness of Holy Kaaba
Riyadh: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a first cinematic film entitled “I Am Unique,” that showcases the clear…
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Red Crescent handles 29K emergency cases in Makkah so far in Ramzan
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) medical teams deployed in the Makkah region have dealth with 29,427 emergency cases in the holy capital in the first 19 days of…
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Watch: 8 feet tall man grabs attention of pilgrims at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: Amidst the peak season of Umrah during the ongoing month of Ramzan, a man of varying height about 8 feet tall caught the attention of Umrah pilgrims at the Grand Mosque…