Singapore Mosques Shorten Friday Sermons Over Hot Weather
Change comes into effect this week and will stay until further notice, says MUIS
Football Star Roberto Carlos Not Converted to Islam
Roberto Carlos has confirmed that he has not converted to Islam, but has immense respect for it. Brazilian…
Saudi Arabia Sets New Hajj 2027 Accommodation Rules
Pilgrim lodging will now be split into economy and first class, with tighter licensing, safety and inspection checks.
Dkhoni Begins Supplying Premium Bakhoor to Masjid al-Haram & Masjid an-Nabawi
Dkhoni has begun exclusively supplying premium bakhoor to Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi, using rare Marouki oud sourced from Southeast Asia and India.
Muslims Across UK Gather to Pray for Rain and Relief From Drought
Muslims across the UK gathered to pray for rain as prolonged dry weather and drought conditions raised concerns over water supplies, farmers and wildlife.
List of All Eclipses Visible From Makkah and Madinah Until 2038
A full list of solar and lunar eclipses visible from Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi from 2026 to 2038.
Indonesia Launches Sharia-Compliant Gold ETF
New Islamic finance product lets investors trade gold on the Indonesia Stock Exchange without holding physical bullion.
UAE Announces Holiday for 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal
The UAE has declared Friday, August 28, 2026, a paid public holiday for federal and private sector employees to mark 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal (1448 AH).
Hajj 2027: Saudi Ministry Approves Hajj 1447 Service Provider Rankings
Evaluation covers three categories of companies serving pilgrims from abroad during Hajj 2026.
Makkah Ranks 5th, Madinah 7th Most Visited Cities in World in 2025
Saudi Arabia welcomed 19.5 million pilgrims from abroad in 2025 as satisfaction scores passed Vision 2030 targets.
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Launches New Digital Integrations Portal
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah introduces single platform to link with government and private partners.
Turkish Man and His Wife Wins Hajj 2027 Slot After 17-Year Wait
Diyanet draws 84,942 hajj slots in Ankara as families wait up to 17 years for the chance to go.
17 July – 19 August 2026: First Arabic Language Course at Masjid al-Haram
Registration is now open through the official application process, with separate sections available for both men and women.
1,000-Year-Old Ibn al-Bawwab Quran Displayed in Makkah
Only two copies of the ancient manuscript exist worldwide, and one is now on show at the Iqra exhibition in Makkah
Umrah Pilgrims Could Face 50,000 Riyals Fine for Staying Beyond Visa Validity
Expats who stay in Saudi Arabia after their visa expires, including Umrah pilgrims, risk fines, jail and deportation.