Meningitis Vaccine Mandatory for All Hajj 2026 Pilgrims
Ministry of Health launches vaccination campaign for 1447 AH season, requiring meningitis shot within last five years and seasonal flu after September 2025.
Sheikh Sudais Breaks Fast with Orphan Children at Masjid Al-Haram During Ramadan 2026
President of Religious Affairs breaks fast with children from Al-Wedad Association, affirming Kingdom’s commitment to orphan care.
Brazilian Footballer Kathleen Souza Converts To Islam, Performs Umrah
Brazilian footballer’s conversion draws widespread support as she balances sporting career with newfound faith.
Umrah Pilgrims Must Get Meningitis Vaccine 10 Days Before Travel, Saudi Health Ministry
Meningitis vaccination is essential for protection during peak Ramadan season, provides immunity for up to five years.
Haramain Train Boosts Capacity for Ramadan 2026 Adding 250,000+ Seats
High-speed train connecting Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah Airport will operate 3,662 trips during the Ramadan 2026 (1447) to accommodate millions of pilgrims.
Saudi Arabia Launches Welcome Identity for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims
New visual and media framework unifies messages across government platforms to enhance the pilgrim experience from arrival to departure.
Saudi Arabia To Look for Ramadan 2026 Crescent Moon on February 17
The Supreme Court’s moon-sighting committee will search for the Ramadan hilal on Tuesday, Sha’ban 29, with fasting likely to begin on February 18 or 19.
UK Rap Star Central Cee Converts to Islam, Changes Name to Akhil
The ‘Sprinter’ hitmaker, born Oakley Caesar-Su, announced he took his Shahada during a livestream, a move welcomed by the Muslim community.
World’s Largest Handwritten Quran Displayed in Makkah’s Museum
The monumental 312 x 220 cm manuscript, a replica of a 16th-century original, has earned a Guinness World Record at the Holy Quran Museum.
Sheikh Bandar Baleela Appointed Official Mufti for Makkah Region
Imam and Khateeb of the Masjid al-Haram is among eight senior scholars assigned to issue official fatwas in specific regions across Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia Sets Strict Rules for Mosques During Ramadan 2026
New regulations mandate strict attendance for religious workers, set prayer timings, and organize charitable activities in mosques throughout Ramadan.
Imams of Masjid al-Haram and an-Nabawi Meet For Ramadan 2026 Preparation
High-level meeting chaired by Sheikh Al-Sudais finalizes comprehensive service plans and a new global outreach strategy for the holy month.
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Meets Pope Tawadros II To Extend Christmas Greetings
Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayyeb visits Pope Tawadros II, discussing shared citizenship, global peace, and the expansion of the Egyptian Family House initiative.
Saudi Arabia Enforces 50,000 Riyal Fine, 6-Month Jail for Professional Begging
New legislation imposes imprisonment and substantial fines on anyone making begging a profession, inciting others to beg, or assisting in such activities.
Dagestan City Broadcasts Quran Recitation for New Year 2026
The city of Khasavyurt in Russia’s Republic of Dagestan celebrated New Year’s Eve with Quranic recitations broadcast via mosque loudspeakers.