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Saudi Arabia marks highest one-day Umrah turnout with 500,000 pilgrims
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has recorded its highest number of Umrah pilgrims in a single day, with 500,000 people entering the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Thursday, March 6. The…
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‘Shaved my head first time in life’: Aly Goni performs Umrah
Television actor Aly Goni, best known for his stint on Bigg Boss 14, recently embarked on a spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan. Taking…
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Watch: Al-Sudais launches AI-powered robot at Grand Mosque
Sheikh Dr Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, has launched the latest artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “Manarah Robot” at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi…
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Ensuring safety: Makkah security gears up for Umrah in Ramzan
Makkah security authorities and dedicated teams at the Grand Mosque are working together to ensure a smooth and secure Umrah experience for worshippers during the current holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH-2025.…
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Saudi Arabia: Registration for Itikaf at Two Holy Mosques begins
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the start of registration for the Islamic ritual of Itikaf, or seclusion, at the Two Holy Mosques during the current holy month of…
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Saudi Arabia issues heavy rain warning across most regions
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a weather warning for most regions of the Kingdom, with moderate to heavy rain expected to continue until Friday, March 7. The…
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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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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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Photo: Siraj in Makkah, Zanai Bhosle’s comment grabs attention
Mumbai: Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj is currently in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, for spiritual journey. The pacer successfully completed his Umrah and shared a heartfelt post on social media.…
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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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Saudi Arabia launches operational plan for Ramzan 2025
With only a few days remaining until the start of Ramzan 2025, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched the operational plan for the Ramzan season of 1446 AH-2025. The plan…
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Watch: Dolphins spotted near Ras Mohaisen beach in Makkah
Riyadh: A dolphin was recently spotted swimming near Ras Mohaisen beach, a scenic coastal destination in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) captured video and images of…
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Seven Hyderabad workers jailed in Saudi Arabia, families seek help
Hyderabad: Seven workers from Hyderabad of Telangana are currently detained in Safar Jail in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after being cheated by a travel agent. Their distressed families have sought help from Majlis…
