Samira Yusuf
399 posts
Samira Yusuf has covered local news, politics, and social issues for over five years. In Toronto, she studied journalism at York University.
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.
May 21, 2025
Saudi Doctors Save Life of Indonesian Hajj Pilgrim From Brain Tumor in Madinah
An Indonesian pilgrim’s life was saved after undergoing a delicate brain tumor surgery in the holy city of Madinah.
May 15, 2025
Hong Kong to Launch Halal Q Mark to Attract Global Muslim Travelers and Boost Local Economy
Hong Kong is launching a new “Halal Q Mark” certification to enhance trust in halal products and services and attract more Muslim tourists.
May 10, 2025
Indonesian Pilgrim Passes Away Mid-Flight En Route to Hajj 2025
Nyai Nur Fadillah, a 45-year-old pilgrim from Sidoarjo, Indonesia, passed away on May 8, 2025, due to illness while traveling to Madinah for Hajj 2025 as part of the SUB 20 group.
May 9, 2025
Video of Sheikh Sudais Making Dua For Pakistan Is Fake During Pakistan-India Conflict
A widely shared video falsely suggests Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais made a recent dua concerning the Pakistan-India conflict. The audio is actually from a 2022 prayer for Pakistan’s flood victims and has no link to current events.
May 8, 2025
Sheikh Ahmed bin Talib Hameed No Longer Listed Among Imams of Masjid An Nabawi
Presidency for Religious Affairs names 10 current Imams for Hajj 1446; Sheikh Ahmed’s absence noted without official explanation.
May 8, 2025
Hajj 2025 Expected to Break Records as One of the Hottest
Temperatures surpassing 50°C (Real-Feel) to become one of the hottest.
May 7, 2025
At Least 26 Killed, 46 Injured in Pakistan After Indian Missile Strikes
In the worst escalation in over two decades, Indian missile and air strikes on May 7, 2025, killed at least 26 Pakistani civilians and wounded 46 more across Punjab and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
May 3, 2025
Three Injured in Hamilton, Canada Mosque Stabbing; Police Seek Two Suspects
Targeted attack at Ontario mosque leaves three wounded; authorities confirm no hate crime link.
May 3, 2025
Saudi Arabia Allows 10-Day Paid Hajj Leave for First-Time Pilgrims
Under labor regulations, eligible workers must receive 10-15 days of paid leave encompassing the Eid al-Adha period.
May 1, 2025
First Hajj 2025 Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia From Different Countries
Initial flights land in Madinah and Jeddah under the Makkah Route initiative.
April 25, 2025
Hajj 2025 Emergency Numbers Announced
Saudi authorities release critical contact numbers for 1446H pilgrimage season.
April 18, 2025
People Performing Hajj Without Permit Will Be Jailed, Fined or Deported
Saudi authorities impose tough measures to ensure Hajj integrity and compliance.
April 17, 2025
Hailstorm Causes Widespread Damage at Faisal Mosque in Islamabad
Severe weather leads to extensive glass breakage at the iconic mosque and across the city.