Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the imposition of a fine of 10,000 Saudi Riyals (Rs 2,22,662) for violations of Haj rules and regulations for the year 1445 AH-2024. The fine is scheduled to be effective from June 2, 2024 till June 20, 2024. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Interior … Read more
Millions of worshippers gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on 29th night of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024 corresponding to Sunday, April 7. The worshippers performed the Isha and Taraweeh prayers and attended the completion of the Quran recitation (Khatam Al Quran) in an atmosphere of spirituality full of … Read more
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 the relevant areas of the holy mosque. The Technical and Operational Affairs Agency manages the electromechanical systems in the Grand Mosque, providing cold … Read more
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 in supplication to Allah for continued security and blessings. Also Read ‘I Am Unique’: 1st cinematic film shows uniqueness of Holy Kaaba The … Read more
Photo: Screengrab Riyadh: In an endearing gesture, a Saudi security official in the Grand Mosque in Makkah helped a pilgrim with disabilities to see the holy Kaaba during the Umrah pilgrimage. In a video that has been widely shared online, a security official was seen carrying a disabled man from a vantage point, allowing him … Read more
Photo: ReasahAlharmain/X 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 Sa’i (ritual of walking back and forth seven times between the two hills of Safa and Marwa) in the Grand Mosque … Read more
Photo: Haramain Sharifain/X Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the date for registering for Itikaf or seclusion in the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the current holy month of Ramzan. The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque said that registration for Itikaf will start on … Read more
Photo: Screengrab/X Much to the relief of locals residents and pilgrims performing Umrah at Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, rain began pouring over the city on Friday, February 9. The rainfall comes after Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer were performed throughout the Kingdom on Thursday, February 1. A video shared on social media platforms showed several … Read more
Photo: AFP Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised worshippers to wear face masks while visiting Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah as a precautionary measure. Taking to X, Saudi General Directorate of Public Security said, “The mask in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque and their courtyards is … Read more
