King Charles Removes Shoes for Cambridge Mosque Visit
Charles toured Europe’s first Eco-Mosque in Cambridge on Monday, calling the building’s design impressive.
Museum Displays Quran Writing Materials from Prophet Muhammad PBUH’s Era
The museum in Makkah’s Hira Cultural District shows replica leather, wood, stone and bone pieces used to write the Quran under Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Hajj 2027 Cost Set to Rise
Officials say Saudi price rises, fuel costs, and currency shifts will push Hajj costs up in 2027 for pilgrims across countries, not just one nation.
Hajj Ministry Completes 100% Cloud Migration of Data Center
Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah marks full cloud transition of the Hajj and Umrah Data Center, serving over 20 million pilgrims yearly.
Kaaba Washed in Annual Ghusl Ceremony on 15 Muharram 1448 AH
Prince Saud bin Mishal led the Ghusl al-Kaaba ceremony at Masjid al-Haram on behalf of King Salman.
Breaking Bad Actor Giancarlo Esposito Accepts Islam in Saudi Arabia
Hollywood star recited the Shahada and prayed at a mosque while filming in the Kingdom, Saudi entertainment chief says.
Kaaba Gets New Kiswa as Islamic Year 1448 Begins
New black silk cover will be installed on the Holy Kaaba at Masjid al-Haram on 1 Muharram 1448 AH.
Masjid al-Haram Opens Women’s Volunteer in Tech, Media, AI, Photography, Data and Design
The Presidency of Religious Affairs is accepting applications from Saudi and non-Saudi women aged 18 and above across six professional fields.
Indian Muezzin Passes Away While Giving Adhan at Kerala Mosque
An Indian muezzin in Kerala passed away after collapsing while reciting the shahada during the adhan, prompting widespread condolences from worshippers and social media users.
Masjid an-Nabawi: Wristbands for Children Available at Gates 301, 307, 329, 331 and 339
Free identification wristbands help reunite lost children with their families quickly.
Saudi Arabia Begins Issuing Umrah Visas after Hajj 2026
Pilgrims can enter Makkah from 1 June as the 1448 AH Umrah season gets underway.
Hajj 2026: London Mayor Sadiq Khan Performs Hajj
Pakistani minister Fahd Haroon met Sadiq Khan inside Masjid an-Nabawi during 2026 Hajj.
Hajj 2026: Mobile Medical Units Launched on Hijrah Road
Saudi Arabia has activated specialised mobile medical vehicles along the highway between Madinah and Makkah to provide on-the-road healthcare for pilgrims.
Saudi Arabia Launches Hajj and Umrah Tech Challenge for Entrepreneurs
Saudi communications ministry opens applications for innovators to build digital solutions for pilgrims.
Hajj 2026: SDAIA Deploys 163 Tech Service Points at Madinah Airport
Saudi data authority powers smart entry for pilgrims at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport with AI, E-Gates, and round-the-clock technical support.