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Saudi Arabia: Grand Mosque doubles electric golf carts to 400 for Ramzan
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has doubled the number of electric golf carts to 400 in the Grand Mosque, Makkah, during…
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Saudi Arabia launches ‘mobile barbershop’ at Grand Mosque for the first time
Riyadh: For the first time in Saudi Arabia’s history, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has launched a trial operation of the “mobile barbershop” service within the…
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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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First Taraweeh of Ramzan 2025 performed at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Riyadh: Worshippers gathered on Friday, February 28, to perform Isha and first Taraweeh prayers of Ramzan 1446-2025 at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi…
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Imam of Makkah’s Grand Mosque, Sheikh Faisal Ghazzawi, unwell
The Imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Sheikh Dr Faisal Jameel Ghazzawi, is currently facing health issues. According to Islamic Information, sources close to the Imam confirm that his…
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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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Saudi Arabia launches first sales for new residential housing in Makkah
In a landmarking move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real estate development company, ROSNH Group has officially launched the first sales batch for ALMANAR, a residential community project in the holy city…
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Haj 2025: Saudi Arabia opens registration for citizens, residents
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the opening of registration for Haj 1446 AH/2025 for domestic pilgrims, including citizens and residents. In an announcement on…
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Sheikh Al-Sudais to mark 42 years as Imam of Masjid Al Haram
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, is set to complete 42 years since his appointment as Imam of Masjid Al Haram, Makkah.…
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Watch: New magnificent grand mosque opens in Sharjah
A magnificent new grand mosque has been inaugurated in Sharjah’s Al-Waha area, adding to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s rich architectural and religious landscape. The mosque Sayyida Khadija Mosque, named after Prophet…
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Saudi Arabia: Umrah performers increases by 35 pc in Q3 2024
Riyadh: The total number of foreign and domestic pilgrims who performed Umrah in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 has reached 6,254,751, represents a 35 percent increase compared to the same quarter…
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Saudi Arabia offers free luggage storage for Umrah performers
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have announced free luggage storage facilities for Umrah performers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The announcement was made by the General…
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Over 35,000 carpets spread in Makkah’s Grand Mosque
More than 35,000 green carpets are placed across the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and are being rigorously inspected to assure their comfort and cleanliness. They are spread out across 30…
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Pilgrim saved after her heart stopped during Umrah at Grand Mosque
In a swift and commendable response, the ambulance team saved the life of an Egyptian pilgrim after her heart stopped while performing Umrah rituals at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The team…
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Saudi Arabia sets specific times for praying in Hateem area
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set specific timings for worshippers to offer voluntary prayers in the Hateem area, also known as Hijr Ismail, is a semi-circular wall located near the Holy…
