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Saudi Arabia launches free and paid wheelchair rentals at Grand Mosque
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched wheelchair services for the elderly and disabled persons at…
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Makkah launches ‘Unified Geospatial’ platform to boost service delivery at holy sites
In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s authorities in Makkah and other Islamic holy sites are implementing a unified Geospatial Platform to enhance service management efficiency. The Royal Commission for…
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Saudi min of Islamic affairs meets Iranian counterpart at Makkah conference
Saudi Arabia’s minister of Islamic affairs, dawah and guidance Sheikh Dr Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh, met the Islamic Republic of Iran’s head of the endowments Hadi Sayed Khamoshi on Monday, August…
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Saudi Arabia sets new conditions for fashion show permits
Riyadh: The authorities in Saudi Arabia has set new conditions for obtaining a permit to host a fashion show in the Kingdom. The Saudi Fashion Commission mandates that shows in the Kingdom…
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Saudi Arabia to host 9th conference to promote moderation in Islam
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs will host the ninth conference of ministers of awqaf and Islamic affairs in the city of Makkah from August 3 to 5. The…
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Watch: Camel Caravan festival takes visitors on a journey through time in Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced a unique summer activity “The Camel Caravan” taking place in Makkah, which will continue to run until Safar 6, 1446 AH (August 10, 2024). The…
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Australian diplomat Lauren Stasinowsky participates in ceremonial washing of Kaaba
Makkah: Lauren Stasinowsky, first secretary of the Australian Embassy in Riyadh, participated in the annual ceremony to wash the Holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, July…
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Watch: Deputy governor of Makkah leads ceremonial washing of Kaaba
Makkah: The annual ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, was carried out after Fajr prayer on Sunday, July 21. The ceremony was led by…
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Over 7 million worshippers perform prayers at Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
Following the Haj season, the Prophet’s Mosque, Islam’s second holiest site in Madinah, received more than 7,201,092 worshippers and visitors last week. More than 7 Million Worshipers Perform Prayers at the Prophet's…
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NBA’s Jaylen Brown, ex-player Tacko Fall perform Umrah
Days after winning the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP), Boston Celtics star wing Jaylen Brown, alongside former NBA star Tacko Fall, performed Umrah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Monday, July 8.…
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In a first, Saudi women takes part in changing Ghilaf-e-Kaaba
For the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s history, women have participated in the annual customary tradition of changing Kiswah (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) on Sunday, July 7. Taking to X, the Saudi authority…
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Saudi Arabia launches largest Umrah season plan in history for new year
Riyadh: The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched the Umrah season plan for the new Islamic year 1446 AH-2024, the largest of its kind…
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With skilled Saudi hands: Kiswah of Kaaba crafted from silk, gold, silver threads
With exceptional skills and deft hands, a group of youth in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, masterfully weaves the Kiswah of the holy Kaaba (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) using threads of silk, silver, and gold. They work…
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Watch: Kiswah of Kaaba changed to mark new Islamic year 1446
The Kiswah of the Kaaba (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has been changed in an intricate annual ritual. The ceremony took place on Sunday morning, July 7, the…
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Saudi Arabia: Kiswah of Kaaba to be replaced on Muharram 1
Riyadh: The annual customary tradition of changing Kiswah (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, will take place on the first of Muharram, marking the beginning of the new Islamic year 1446…
