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Video: Rakhi Sawant sponsors Umrah trips for 15 needy people
Mumbai: Indian entertainment industry’s controversial personality Rakhi Sawant, now known as Fatima after accepting Islam in 2022, began the New Year 2025 on a spiritual note by performing her second Umrah. Videos…
- Middle East
Video: Saudi Arabia arrest 10 expats for selling fake gold bars
Police in the Makkah Al Mukarramah region, Saudi Arabia, arrested 10 Pakistani expats on Sunday, January 12, for their involvement in a series of financial fraud operations of selling fake gold bars.…
- Middle East
Saudi Red Crescent handles 345,000 emergency cases in Makkah in 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) medical teams deployed in the Makkah region handled 345,000 emergency cases in 2024. With 154,893 cases, medical emergencies made up the largest portion.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to witness first-ever display of Kaaba’s Kiswah outside Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 will witness the first-ever public display of the entire Kiswah of the Kaaba (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) outside Makkah. The second edition of the Biennale, titled…
- Middle East
Watch: Dense clouds cover Makkah Clock Tower
In a stunning weather phenomenon, the iconic Clock Tower in Makkah was recently disappeared from sight as dense clouds engulfed the skyline during heavy rain and thunderstorms across Saudi Arabia. A video…
- Middle East
Video: Makkah submerged due to massive flooding
The holy city of Makkah has been devasted by a severe flood following a torrential rainfall that hit the region on Monday, January 6, transforming streets into raging rivers and sweeping cars…
- Entertainment
Rakhi Sawant starts 2025 with Umrah: Videos from Makkah, Madinah
Mumbai: Controversial celebrity Rakhi Sawant has surprised the internet yet again with her second Umrah trip. The actress, known for making headlines, was recently spotted in Madinah and later in Makkah, with…
- Middle East
Saudi Red Crescent on high alert as heavy rains hit Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in the Makkah region on Monday, January 6, heightened its readiness in response to heavy rain warnings issued by the National Center for Meteorology…
- Bollywood
AI generated viral pics show SRK, Gauri, Aryan performing Umrah
Mumbai: Artificial Intelligence has taken the internet by storm once again, this time with AI-generated images of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his family performing Umrah in Makkah. The photos, which…
- 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,…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
Video: Umrah pilgrims pray amid heavy rainfall in Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) holiest city Makkah witnessed heavy rainfall over the past few days, prompting local authorities to activate emergency protocols to safeguard people. The unexpected rainfall created a…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s ROSHN launches first residential community in Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real estate developer ROSHN Group recently held the groundbreaking ceremony for ALMANAR, its inaugural fully integrated residential community in Makkah. The event was held under the patronage of advisor…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Makkah mountains, pleasant weather attract Umrah pilgrims
These days, the mountainous regions surrounding Makkah, Saudi Arabia, are witnessing an influx of residents, visitors, and Umrah pilgrims to enjoy the pleasant weather. Mount Hira, located 4 kilometers northeast of the…
