Madinah
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3 Budget-friendly markets in Madinah for Umrah travelers
Considered the second holiest city in Islam, Saudi Arabia‘s Madinah holds a special place in the hearts of millions. Its unmatched peace despite being a busy city is a testament to its…
- Middle East
Saudi: Over 10M pilgrims visited Miqat Dhu Al-Hulayfah in 2024
More than 10 million visitors and Umrah performers heading to the Grand Mosque in Makkah has visited Miqat of Dhu Al-Hulayfah in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, since the beginning of 2024. Dhu Al-Hulayfah,…
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Over 60,000 students attend Quran sessions daily at Prophet’s Mosque
More than 60,000 male and female students are attending daily in Quran memorisation circles (Halaqat) and various Islamic studies (Mutun) at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This surge in participation…
- Middle East
Volunteers worked over 1.4M hrs at Prophet’s Mosque in 2024
At least 176 volunteer teams have carried out a total of 1,445,982 hours of volunteer service at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, since the beginning of 2024. This contribution was…
- Middle East
Over 6.7M worshippers prayed at Prophet’s Mosque in one week
A total of 6,771,193 worshippers and visitors performed prayers last week at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This comes amid integrated services provided by the General Authority for the Care…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia allows year-round Umrah access to GCC residents
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) can now perform Umrah at any time of the year. This move aims…
- Middle East
Nursery center at Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah offers safe haven for kids
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has provided a variety of facilities to visitors at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, including the…
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Madinah city among world’s top 100 destinations for 2024
Madinah, the holy city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been ranked among world’s top 100 city destinations for 2024, according to Euromonitor International index. Madinah is ranked first among…
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Photos: Istisqa prayer performed in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer was performed on Thursday, November 28, throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in pursuance of the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: First group of King Salman’s guests completes Umrah
The first group of pilgrims under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visitation in 1446 AH successfully performed Umrah rituals in Madinah. The initiative, approved by King…
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First group of king Salman’s Umrah guests arrive in Madinah
The first batch of guests invited by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman for the Umrah trip landed in Madinah officially on Wednesday, November 20. The program is supervised by the ministry of Islamic…
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Saudi King Salman to host 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 66 countries
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Sunday, November 17, issued approval to host 1,000 people from 66 countries, in 4 groups in the year 1446…
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Imam of Prophet’s Mosque highlights Islam’s core values in India
Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al Buaijan, the Imam and Preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, highlighted Islam’s role as a religion of security and peace during a peace conference in…
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84 pc of global wealthy Muslims keen in buying properties in Makkah, Madinah
At least 84 percent of wealthy Muslims around the world are interested in buying properties in the cities of Makkah and Madinah. According to the Arabic daily Al-Eqtisadiah, citing a new research…
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Atif Aslam reportedly rejects Saudi concert, cites respect for Holy places
Riyadh: Celebrated Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, known for his enchanting voice and timeless Bollywood hits like ‘Dil Diyan Gallan,’ ‘Tere Sang Yaara,’ and ‘Tu Jaane Na,’ has made a very heartfelt decision…
