A mass communication graduate from Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco. He currently resides in the UK, where he is pursuing a degree in Islamic studies. He works for The Islamic Information as a news writer.
Authorities in Makkah will raise the lower part of the Kiswa tonight as part of preparations for Hajj 1446, a traditional step taken to safeguard the cloth during the busy pilgrimage period.
A viral video from Kareli, Prayagraj, shows Hindu men stepping on the Saudi Arabian flag—which bears the Islamic Kalima (Shahadah)—and the Pakistani flag.
Rising tensions between India and Pakistan triggered an 8-hour closure of Pakistan’s major airports on May 7, 2025, delaying key Hajj flights and stranding thousands of pilgrims.
In preparation for the upcoming Hajj season 1446/2025, Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of new short-term visas—including business, e-tourist, and family visit visas—for citizens of 14 countries. This measure, effective from April 13, 2025, aims to better coordinate arrivals and ensure safety during the pilgrimage.
Sheikh Sudais announces from the mihrab of Masjid Al Haram that Khatam Al Quran will be held during Taraweeh prayers on the 29th night of Ramadan, corresponding to the evening of 28 March 2025, at both the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.
Entry to Masjid al-Haram has been temporarily closed as the Mataf and all other prayer areas are packed, forcing authorities to halt further entry for safety reasons.
During Ramadan 2025, the Saudi Red Crescent in Medina swiftly rescued an 85-year-old Iraqi pilgrim who suffered a heart attack in the courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has mandated the meningitis vaccine for both domestic and international pilgrims wishing to perform Hajj 1446 AH-2025, with additional vaccines recommended ensuring a safe Hajj 1446 season.
Over 3 million worshipers and 662,500 Umrah pilgrims gathered at the Grand Mosque on the 22nd-23rd of Ramadan, with King Abdulaziz Gate recording the highest entries.