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.
Saudi Arabia Launches Hajj 2027 Contracting Package for Agencies
The Comprehensive Package lets Hajj offices and agencies contract four core services in one online request.
UAE to Fund Hajj Costs for 344 Ghanaian Pilgrims in 2027
The sponsorship was handed over in Accra as part of growing ties between the UAE and Ghana.
Masjid al-Haram Muadhin Ibrahim Al-Madani Passes Away at 51
Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Madani, a Muadhin at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) since 2018, died at dawn on Monday aged 51.
All 12 Islamic Months Importance (Events and Dates)
Every month in the Hijri Calendar contains many Islamic moments and history. So let’s take a look at…
Indonesia Finds 400,000 Invalid Records in Hajj Queue
Data checks could cut Indonesia’s average Hajj waiting period to just 14-15 years.
South Korean Tourist Converts to Islam in Mardin, Türkiye
Shaevn took the name Abdullah after reciting the shahada at Mardin’s Artuklu Mufti’s Office.
Saudi Arabia Finds 110M Tons of Uranium in Madinah Al-Munawwarah
Saudi Arabia found uranium-bearing ore in Madinah Al-Munawwarah, its energy minister told the IAEA conference in Vienna.