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‘Would love to go to Makkah’: Bigg Boss fame Rajiv Adatia [Video]

Mumbai: Rajiv Adatia, the popular social media influencer and Bigg Boss 15 contestant, recently shared his heartfelt wish to visit the Holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. In a recent episode…
Middle East

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 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…
Middle East

Saudi Arabia sets specific times for praying in Hateem area

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set specific timings for worshippers to offer voluntary prayers in the Hateem area, also known as Hijr Ismail, is a semi-circular wall located near the Holy…
Middle East

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…
Bollywood

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…
Middle East

Saudi Red Crescent on high alert for heavy rains in Makkah

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Red Crescent Authority in the Makkah region on Friday, November 1, heightened its readiness in response to heavy rain warnings issued by the National Center for Meteorology.…

Middle East

Saudi Arabia: Swift action saves life of Umrah performer at Grand Mosque

In a swift and commendable response, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) successfully intervened to save the life of Pakistani pilgrim who experienced a cardiac arrest while performing the rituals of Umrah…
Middle East

Saudi Arabia: 244 mist fans cool courtyards of Grand Mosque

The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia has installed 244 water mist fans in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Makkah.…
Middle East

Free Umrah for UAE labourers: Over 400 fulfill their dream

Umrah is a pilgrimage to Islam’s two holiest sites in the cities of Makkah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia, which can be conducted at any time of year. It is often a distant…
Middle East

Saudi Arabia invites bids for 7 mining exploration licences in Makkah, Riyadh

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, has invited bids from local and international investors for seven new mineral exploration licences in Makkah and Riyadh, covering a total…
Television News

Newly weds Adnaan Shaikh, Ayesha jet off for their first Umrah

Mumbai: Social media star and Bigg Boss OTT 3 fame Adnaan Shaikh, who has been making a lot headlines for past few weeks, has embarked on a spiritual journey with his wife,…
Middle East

Saudi Arabia to introduce electric jets to transport passengers to Makkah, new resorts

Saudia, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is set to introduce an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet service for transport passengers to the holy city of…
Middle East

Bangladeshi man takes 8 sisters for Umrah, fulfills life-long dream

In a heartwarming gesture, Dr Md Mizanur Rahman, a Bangladeshi man recently fulfilled his life-long dream of taking his eight sisters to perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Expressing his joy,…
Middle East

Abdullah Al Qurafi, Muhammad Barhaji named permanent Imams of Prophet’s mosque

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, the custodian of the two holy mosques on Thursday, October 3 appointed Sheikh Abdullah Al Qurafi and Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji as permanent Imams of the sacred mosque Masjid…