Visitors Can Now Take Vehicles To Jabal Uhud For 35 Riyals
Pilgrims can now drive up sacred mountain for 35 riyals, reducing the traditional 2-hour hike to a brief vehicle ascent.
Multiple Blasts In Jakarta School Mosque During Friday Prayers
Multiple blasts at high school mosque in Indonesian capital injured many, mostly students.
Maldives Becomes First Muslim Country To Ban Tobacco
The world’s first complete generational smoking prohibition takes effect in the Maldives, permanently banning anyone born after 2007 from purchasing or using tobacco products.
Father of Imam of Masjid Al-Haram Abdullah Al Juhany Passes Away
Sheikh Abdullah Al Juhany, senior Imam at Grand Mosque, mourns the loss of his father Awad bin Fahd Al-Dhibyani Al-Juhani.
Pilgrim Catches Beggars in Ihram Inside Masjid al-Haram
Viral video shows worshiper confronting individuals in ihram soliciting money within Haram, shows organized begging operations targeting pilgrims.
Saudi Arabia Bans Tobacco Shops Near Mosques
New rules require tobacco shops to maintain 150-meter distance from mosques and educational facilities.
Zakir Naik To Visit Bangladesh After 9 Years Ban
Dr. Zakir Naik is scheduled to tour Bangladesh for month-long speaking engagements starting November 28, marking first visit since 2016 ban.
Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan Appointed New Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia
Royal decree names prominent scholar as new Grand Mufti, Chairman of Senior Scholars Council, and head of Fatwa authority with ministerial rank.
Norway Launches Platform to Combat Islamophobia
Oslo conference unveils digital portal for reporting anti-Muslim hate incidents, creating first comprehensive database to shape national policy against religious discrimination.
Catering Registration For Hajj 2026 Are Open
Makkah Municipality invites catering contractors to register for Hajj 1447 season, starting Tuesday 29 Rabi’ Al-Akhir 1447 AH, as preparations begin for next year’s pilgrimage.
Portugal Moves to Ban Face Veils in Public Space
Bill proposed by far-right Chega party passes with center-right support, violators can face the fines up to €4,000 or prison.
Islam Becomes Third Most Studied Religion in Finnish Schools
New statistics show Islam now ranks behind only Evangelical Lutheranism and secular ethics in Finnish religious education.
Mufti Menk Warns of Fake AI Generated Content Using His Face and Voice
Popular Islamic scholar cautions followers about fabricated videos and audio addressing political and sectarian topics, urging verification through official channels and reporting of impersonation attempts.
Jupiter Will Be Visible Over Makkah and Madina Tonight
Astronomers urge stargazers to look east after midnight between 12am to 2am for spectacular views of the solar system’s largest planet.
Saudi Arabia To Move 2034 World Cup to January 2035 Due To Ramadan
FIFA reschedules the tournament to avoid Ramadan conflict, creating the first World Cup to span two calendar years.