Turkish Man Dies While Praying at Konya Airport Before Umrah Flight
Abdullah Ćzkan, a 68-year-old retired imam, collapsed while leading a prayer at Konya Airport, hours before flying to Makkah for Umrah.
Haramain Trains Now Run Non-Stop Between MakkahāMadinah Take 2:15 Hours Travel Time
Non-stop Haramain High Speed Railway trains now run between Makkah and Madinah in 2 hours 15 minutes, with a direct Jeddah airport to Madinah route too.
Is Halloween Haram in Islam?
Halloween is a popular holiday celebrated around the world on the 31st of October. Children usually dress up in different costumes of witches, goblins, heroes, etc.
Security Alert Issued in The Holy City of Makkah
A security alert was issued in the holy city of Makkah on Saturday, 24 October 2026. Saudi Civil Defense lifted it about 10 minutes later.
Indonesia to Send First Hajj 2027 Flight on 11 April
Indonesia will send its first Hajj 2027 flight to Madinah on 11 April. Pilgrims enter dormitories on 10 April, and Wukuf at Arafah is on 15 May.
Danantara Invests SAR 6 Billion in Makkah Hotel and Land
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara has completed its purchase of Novotel Makkah Thakher and 14 land plots in Makkah, with over SAR 6 billion invested.
Jeddah Airport Moves All North Terminal Flights to Terminal 4
All North Terminal flights at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz Airport now run from Terminal 4 and the Hajj and Umrah Terminal Complex from October 17, 2026.
Umar Yamaoka: The First Known Japanese Muslim to Perform Hajj in 1909
In 1909, Umar Yamaoka travelled from Japan to Mecca to perform Hajj, becoming the first Japanese pilgrim known to have completed the journey.
Cruise Missile Intercepted in Madinah Al-Munawwarah Region
The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the Madinah Al-Munawwarah region on Thursday.
Thai King and Queen Attend National Quran Recitation Competition in Pattani
King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida presided over the 19th National Quran Recitation Competition on 10 October 2026.
Sheikh Sudais Calls Fake AI Videos and Voice Cloning Haram
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais warns that creating fake AI videos and cloning voices to deceive people is haram, urging Muslims to use technology responsibly.
Dua Before And After Eating
Dua that you must recite after eating the food and before eating the food.
Man Arrested at Masjid al-Haram for Harassing Passersby
Security forces in Makkah detained the man and sent him to Public Prosecution. Suicide bomber claims are false.
Indonesia Cuts Hajj Waiting Time to 14 Years
Pilgrims leaving this year face an average Hajj waiting time of 14 years, down from 26 years, after the ministry cleared 400,000 invalid records.
California Makes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha State Holidays
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2017, adding both Eid holidays to the state’s official calendar.