Makkah
- Television News
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Television News
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Photos
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…
- Photos
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…
- Middle East
‘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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
Watch: Saudi policeman helps disabled pilgrim to see Kaaba
Riyadh: In an endearing gesture, a Saudi police official in the Grand Mosque in Makkah helped a pilgrim with disabilities to see the holy Kaaba during the Umrah pilgrimage. In a video…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches golf carts for Sa’i at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced the use of smart golf carts service for the pilgrims to perform…
- Jobs
Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia announces seasonal job vacancies, here’s how to apply
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the opening of applications for seasonal jobs for the upcoming Haj season 1445 AH/2024. The available positions to work…
- Middle East
Saudi harnesses advanced tech for transportation services in Grand Mosque
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) intensifies its efforts during the holy month of Ramzan by enhancing transportation services within the Grand Mosque in the Saie area, the Tawaf…
- Middle East
Over 8 million pilgrims perform Umrah so far this season
Riyadh: A total of 8,235,680 Muslims from around the world have performed Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia since the beginning of the season on Muharram 1, 1445 AH corresponding to…
