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 AH to perform Umrah or minor pilgrimage. The decision comes as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for … Read more
Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al Buaijan, the Imam and Preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque (Photo: SPA) Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al Buaijan, the Imam and Preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, highlighted Islam’s role as a religion of security and peace during a peace conference in south Indian state of Kerala. The … Read more
A Siberian man has converted to Islam at the hands of Sheikh Dr Salah Al-Budair, Imam and Preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque, during his recent visit to the Islamic University in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek. The announcement was made by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque (PRAGOVSA) on X … Read more
Heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, lashed in Makkah, Madinah, and other regions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, August 21, providing relief from the scorching heat. A video clip circulated on social media platforms shows Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two … Read more
Representative image (Photo: X) The city of Madinah recorded the highest temperature in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) at 47 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, August 21. The announcement was made on X by Saudi Arabia’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). According to NCM, Al-Qaisumah and Yanbu came in second, with temperatures reaching 46 degrees … Read more
Photo: SPA Madinah: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques offers electronic services on Android and iPhone in multiple languages in order to enhance the experience of visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The services provided included applications that guide visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque … Read more
Photo: SPA Abu Al-Waul Cave, located in the Harrat Khaybar volcanic field, in the Khaybar Governorate of the Madinah region, Saudi Arabia, is a popular destination for caving enthusiasts, researchers, and adventurers. It is the longest basalt cave in the Kingdom, stretching some 5 kilometers. Recently discovered by the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS), Abu Al-Waul … Read more
A rare full moon, also known as a super blue moon, will illuminate the skies worldwide, including Saudi Arabia, on Monday, August 19. Taking to X on Sunday, August 18, Jeddah Astronomical Society (JAS) said, “The full moon of the month of Safar will be complete in the Saudi sky on Monday, August 19, 2024.” … Read more
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. Brown and Fall performed the rituals of Umrah along with other team players. A photograph of players in an ihram, the garment worn … Read more
Photo: SPA Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Pilgrims Housing Committee in Madinah has announced the opening date for receiving requests for pilgrim housing permits for the Haj season of 1446 AH-2025. In a statement posted on X by Amana Al Madinah, the committee said that the registration will start on Muharram 1, 1446, corresponding … Read more
