Muslim Teen Mahnoor Cheema Sets Six World Records, Secures Oxford University Admission
18-year-old achieves unprecedented academic feats across 58 subjects.
Pilgrims Told Not to Sit in Masjid al-Haram Corridors
Workers ask visitors to keep passageways and courtyards clear, so people can move freely during Tawaf, Sa‘i and peak prayer times.
3,600 Convert to Islam in Dubai in First Half of 2025
Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Islamic Culture reports more than 3,600 new converts, 1,300 student enrolments and dozens of courses and outreach initiatives during January–June 2025.
Pakistan Sets Hajj 2026 Price at $4,050 (Rs 1,150,143) for 25-Day Government Package
Pakistan’s religious affairs ministry says government 25-day Hajj packages for 2026 will cost between Rs1,150,000 and Rs1,250,000 (about $4,050–$4,236); payment windows and application channels have been announced.
Mosque to be built in The Name of Mohammed Al-Qasim, Masjid al Haram Volunteer
Donations totaling about SR1.8 million will fund the Mohammed Al-Qasim Mosque and water projects for needy families, following the funeral in Makkah.
Over 60 Million Visited The Two Holy Mosques During Muharram 1447 AH
A total number of 60,245,635 visited the Masjid al Haram and Nabawi during Muharram 2025.
Sheikh Budair Arrives in Malaysia for Quran Symposium 2025
Saudi Arabia’s top imam arrives for global Islamic summit. Event targets Quranic scholarship and international unity.
Major Hajj History and Holy Mosques Forum Planned for November 2025
King Abdulaziz Foundation’s upcoming symposium will unite experts to advance digital preservation of Islam’s holiest rites and sites.
Grand Mosque Library Temporarily Closed for Renovation
Saudi authorities stop services in the second expansion area to upgrade facilities and intellectual resources for visitors.
Online Portal for Hajj 2026 Room and Bed Expansion Launched
Licensed hotels and guesthouses in Makkah and Madinah can now request additional bed capacity for Hajj 1447 via a new e-service.
7 Pakistani Umrah Pilgrims Died in Saudi Road Crash
A single family from Buner, Pakistan, lost seven members—four of them children—when their vehicle overturned during their pilgrimage trip.
Indonesia Buying Land in Makkah for Hajj Village Near Masjid al Haram
Following Saudi reforms, Jakarta bought eight plots near the Grand Mosque (Masjid al Haram) to build Indonesian pilgrim housing and commerce.
Smart Makkah Hackathon Targets Innovations for Masjid al‑Haram and Holy City
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, alongside public and private partners, launches a community‑driven hackathon to develop tech solutions for Masjid al‑Haram and the surrounding holy precinct under Vision 2030.
Non‑Muslims Banned from Buying Properties in Makkah and Madinah
Starting January 1, 2026, non-Saudi investors may buy property in Riyadh and Jeddah, while Mecca and Medina remain restricted to Muslim individuals and certain Saudi entities.
Hong Kong Mosques Close as Typhoon Wipha Triggers Highest Storm Warning
With the T10 signal in effect on July 20, mosques across Hong Kong suspended all services and remained shut until the storm abated.