
Samira Yusuf
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Samira Yusuf has covered local news, politics, and social issues for over five years. In Toronto, she studied journalism at York University.
June 13, 2025
Libyan Hajj Pilgrim Amer al-Gaddafi Rejects Death Rumours, Confirms He Is Alive
Amer al-Mahdi Mansour al-Gaddafi confirms he is safe and in good health after false social media reports claimed he died during Tawaf in Makkah.
June 12, 2025
26 Muslim Passengers Among Dead in Air India Flight AI 171 Crash
Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London crashes, claiming lives of 242 passengers; investigations underway and families assisted.
June 9, 2025
10 Malaysian Pilgrims Died During Hajj 2025
Most succumbed to heart-related complications in Makkah hospitals; authorities coordinate funeral arrangements and family support.
June 6, 2025
Hajj 2025 Successfully Completed
Saudi officials celebrate a successful Hajj season as 1.67 million pilgrims complete rites without health or security incidents, while heat exhaustion cases drop by 90 percent.
June 5, 2025
Over 1.6 Million Pilgrims Perform Hajj in 2025 (1446H)
Saudi Arabia announces successful Hajj season with participation from 171 countries.
June 3, 2025
Ultra VIP Mina Tents Launched for Hajj 2025 Pilgrims
In collaboration with Saudia Airlines and Al Burj, Saudi Arabia unveils premium accommodation under the government scheme.
June 2, 2025
Masjid Al-Haram Gets First Mobile Stroke Unit
Advanced medical technology now serves millions of pilgrims with on-site CT scanner and emergency equipment.
May 30, 2025
75-Year-Old Nigerian Hajj 2025 Pilgrim Dies in Makkah After Completing Tawaaf
Adizatu Dazumi, a 75-year-old pilgrim from Edo State, Nigeria, has died in Makkah after completing the Tawaaf ritual. The retired woman passed away at King Fahad General Hospital following a brief illness. She was buried the same day.
May 29, 2025
Gas Cylinders Banned Inside Makkah During Hajj 2025
Starting 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH (May 28, 2025), the General Directorate of Civil Defense has prohibited all liquefied gas cylinders in Hajj camps and agency headquarters across Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah.
May 28, 2025
Saudi Health Ministry to Support Hajj 2025 Pilgrims in 7 Languages via 937 Hotline
As part of its comprehensive efforts to ensure the well-being of pilgrims during Hajj 1446 AH (2025), the Saudi Ministry of Health has announced that its emergency health assistance line, 937, will offer support in seven international languages throughout the Hajj season.
May 27, 2025
Hajj 2025 Key Dates and Provisional Schedule Released
Hajj 2025 promises to be a well-organized and deeply spiritual experience for the millions expected to perform this annual pilgrimage. The clear timelines and enhanced tools like the Nusuk platform ensure a smooth process for pilgrims worldwide.
May 27, 2025
Friday Sermons and Prayers Shorten During Hajj 2025 Due to Extreme Heat
Facing daytime temperatures soaring above 45°C, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais has instructed all imams at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi to limit Friday sermons and Jumu‘ah prayers to no more than 15 minutes, and to reduce the interval between Adhan and Iqamah between 5 and 10 minutes.
May 26, 2025
Saudi Red Crescent Saves Life of Nigerian Hajj 2025 Pilgrim After Cardiac Arrest at Miqat Mosque
Emergency teams in Madinah revive 65-year-old woman through rapid CPR efforts, showcasing the Kingdom’s high-level medical readiness to serve Hajj pilgrims.
May 22, 2025
Dialysis Hall Opens for Hajj 2025 Pilgrims in Medina
To support Hajj 2025 pilgrims with kidney disease, the Madinah Health Cluster has dedicated a dialysis hall at King Fahd Hospital’s Kidney Center. Equipped with 13 modern dialysis machines, the facility will provide over 26 sessions daily under expert supervision.