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From Ajwa to Majdool: Over 1.5M dates distributed daily for Iftar at Prophet’s Mosque
More than 1.5 million dates are distributed daily to worshippers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah to break their fast during the holy month of Ramzan. These dates are included in meal…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches hair cutting carts for women at Grand Mosque for first time
For the first time, Saudi Arabia has launched hair-cutting carts for women at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, allowing female pilgrims to perform Tahallul—the ritual of exiting Ihram after Umrah—in a private…
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Saudi Grand Mufti warns against filming, posting prayers online in Ramzan
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh has urged imams and preachers to be sincere and avoid hypocrisy, warning against filming and sharing…
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Ukraine says US resumes military aid to Kyiv
Kyiv: US military aid to Ukraine has been restored, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported Wednesday. The agency cited Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s office and a member of the…
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Riyadh Air eyes partnerships with Air India, IndiGo
New Delhi: Riyadh Air, which plans to start commercial flights this year, will explore partnerships with Air India and IndiGo, the Saudi Arabian carrier’s CEO Tony Douglas said on Wednesday, describing the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al-Fitr holidays for private sector
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has announced a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1446 AH-2025. Eid Al-Fitr marks the…
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Grand Mosque in Makkah cleaned in just 35 minutes daily
The Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is thoroughly cleaned in just 35 minutes without disrupting pilgrims’ comfort. According to the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia celebrates ‘Flag Day’, honoring national heritage
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) marked a “Falg Day” nationwide on Tuesday, March 11, commemorating the adoption of the national flag, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. This day marks the…
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Watch: German vlogger Ken Abroad gets emotional during visit to Prophet’s Mosque
Popular German travel vlogger Ken Abroad experienced an emotional moment during his recent visit to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. In his latest vlog, titled “Inside Islam’s Second Holiest City,…
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Over 9.7M worshippers pray at Prophet’s Mosque in first 10 days of Ramzan
A total of 9,705,341 worshippers performed prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, during the first 10 days of Ramzan 1446-2025. The influx of worshippers was remarkable, as the General…
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Two-century-old Indian Quran manuscript on display in Jeddah
Jeddah: A two-century-old Quran manuscript, transcribed in India, is now on display at the Islamic Arts Biennale at the Western Hajj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Indian…
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US says Ukraine ready for ceasefire, up to Russia now
Washington: The US on Tuesday said that Ukraine has agreed to its proposal for an immediate and interim ceasefire for 30 days and now it’s up to Russia to reciprocate. The US…
- Middle East
Ramzan night markets in Madinah captivate visitors with culture and tradition
The Ramzan Night Markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Madinah city have become a captivating attraction for visitors, offering a unique blend of cultural experiences. Amid the Ramzan celebrations, these…
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Saudi medical teams save 20 pilgrims from cardiac arrest at Prophet’s Mosque
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) medical teams have successfully saved the lives of 20 pilgrims from nine different countries who experienced complete cardiac arrest at the Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi) in…
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Saudi Arabia to host talks between US, Ukraine to address conflict with Russia
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is set to host high-level talks on Tuesday, bringing together the United States and Ukraine to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia. The talks, scheduled to take place in…
