Two Men Arrested Over £100,000 Makkah Hajj Scam in Birmingham
West Midlands Police arrested two men, aged 22 and 23, after around a dozen mostly elderly people lost £100,000.
Italy to Ban Burqas and Niqabs in Schools, Meloni Says
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also plans a cap on foreign students per class and Italian lessons for some parents.
Sheikh Al-Sudais Condemns Attacks Targeting Sacred Sites in Makkah
Sheikh Al-Sudais condemns attacks targeting Makkah’s sacred sites, urges unity, verified information, and continued protection of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Hajj Ministry Starts Using AI to Improve Pilgrim Services
Nusuk AI and Digital Mutawwif help millions of pilgrims with real-time guidance in over 180 languages.
Madinah Bans Motorcycles on Quba Street
New sign installed prohibiting motorcycle traffic on Quba Street in Madinah.
Meal Service Now Compulsory in Umrah Packages for Pakistan, Egypt, Bangladesh and India
Egypt, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh get mandatory meal service from August 14, 2026.
UAE Sets Hajj 2027 Registration Dates From September 14 to September 25, 2026
Emirati citizens can register for Haj 1448 AH/2027 from September 14 to September 25, 2026.
Australia’s Halal Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Industries Outpace Global Growth, New Report Finds
Australia’s halal pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors are growing nearly twice as fast as the global average.
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 ï·º.
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.