Imam of Kaaba Sheikh Saleh Humaid Visits Uzbekistan After 35 Years
Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid attends Islamic Civilization Forum in first such visit in 35 years
Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims Must Declare Cash or Gold Over SAR 40,000
Travelers, including Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, must now declare cash and gold above SAR 40,000 at Saudi borders.
Team Morocco Perform Sujood After Beating the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Morocco’s players prayed together before their shootout and performed Sujood after beating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Saudi Arabia Bans Entry of Citizens From Congo, Uganda and South Sudan
Saudi Arabia halts citizen travel and suspends entry — including for Umrah pilgrims — from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan over Ebola risk.
Ghusl Kaaba Ceremony to Take Place on June 30, 2026
The traditional Ghusl Kaaba (cleansing of the Kaaba) ceremony is scheduled to take place on the 15th of Muharram, 1448 AH falling on Monday, June 30 2026.
Production of 2027 Kaaba’s Kiswah Has Started
Work on the Holy Kaaba’s sacred cloth covering for Hijri year 1449 gets underway at the King Abdulaziz Complex in Makkah.
World’s Longest Sewing Machine Helps Complete the 2026 Kiswah
The final stitches of the new Kiswah were completed at the King Abdulaziz Complex in Makkah using one of the longest sewing machines on Earth.
Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari: His Name Has Been on the Kiswa of the Kaaba for Over 50 Years
Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari joined the Kiswa factory at 15 and spent over 30 years shaping the sacred covering’s identity.
2026 Kiswah: All You Need To Know About New Kaaba’s Kiswah
A look at the 2026 Kaaba Kiswah, including its manufacture, materials, craftsmanship, and annual replacement at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah.
Saudi Arabia and Turkey Sign Railway Deal to Link Europe with Makkah and Madinah
Two MoUs signed in Riyadh on 9 June 2026 lay the groundwork for an overland rail corridor passing through Makkah al-Mukarramah, Madinah al-Munawwarah and NEOM.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Talib Hameed, Former Imam of Masjid an-Nabawi, Earns PhD Degree
Former imam of Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) receives top academic honours.
Hajj 2026 Pilgrims’ Bags Stolen and Broken Into at Indian Airport
Returning pilgrims protest at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport after finding bags missing or broken into.
Hajj 2026: Indonesian Woman Aged 104 Becomes Oldest Pilgrim at Hajj
Mbah Marsiyah, born in 1921, saved for years by selling porridge — keeping her dream secret until her money was ready.
1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026, Official Statistics
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics releases the official pilgrim count for the 1447 AH Hajj season.
Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Told to Stay in Camps Between 10 am and 4 pm
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah warns outdoor movement during peak heat hours puts pilgrims at serious risk.