Umrah Pilgrims Forced To Bow At Delhi Temple in India
Elderly Muslim pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia confronted, forced into temple, and coerced into religious gestures in Yamuna Bazar incident.
Travelers Can Perform Umrah In 52.50 Saudi Riyals with Free Stopover Visa
Travelers flying with Saudia or Flynas can now perform Umrah for just SAR 52.50 during layovers through stopover visa program.
Hajj 2026 Wait Times to 35 Minutes at Key Miqats
Hajj 2026 wait times drop to 35 mins at Makkah miqats. Al-Taneem, Qarn al-Manazil upgrades live. 99% satisfaction rate. Full readiness by Aug 20, 2026.
UAE Opens Hajj 2026 Registration for First-Time Pilgrims Only
UAE Hajj 2026 sign-ups begin Sept 24 for new pilgrims. Apply online before Oct 9. No paper forms. Returning pilgrims wait for slots.
Djed Spence Becomes First Muslim to Represent England Men’s National Team
Tottenham defender makes history with maiden call-up, sharing inspirational message about faith and perseverance in football.
Two Iraqi Pilgrims Died in Car Crash en Route to Umrah
A tragic accident in the western Iraqi desert claims the lives of Erbil residents traveling by road to Mecca for pilgrimage.
Indonesian Protests 2025: Tear Gas Fired into Mosque Courtyard
Baitul Izzah Grand Mosque incident marks escalation in unrest over police brutality, austerity measures, and lawmaker benefits; buildings torched in multiple provinces.
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza Arrested
Engineer Ali Mirza’s academy in Jhelum has also been sealed.
Rabi al Awwal 2025 Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia, 12 Rabi al Awwal on Sept 4
Moon sighting committee of Saudi Arabia has sighted the 2025 Rabi al Awwal moon today, August 23, 2025.
Promotional Activities Banned During Ramadan Iftar Meals at Masjid al-Haram and Nabawi
Strict new guidelines require permits for iftar services at Islam’s holiest sites, prohibiting advertising.
Pilgrim Passes Away in Mecca After Performing Umrah for Deceased Son
Abdul Majeed Abdul Rahman Al Mualla undertook spiritual journey to honor son killed in traffic accident; funeral prayers at Grand Mosque before burial in Al Mu’alla Cemetery.
Saudi Arabia Issues New Operational Rules for Hajj 2026
Mandatory Nusuk Masar payments, licensed service providers, and medical certificates required as ministry tightens control over pilgrimage services worldwide.
1 Dead In Shooting Near Orebro Mosque in Sweden
Police treat the attack as attempted murder and are searching for a suspect amid signs it may be linked to organised-crime networks.
Pedestrian Signals Activated Near Haramain Train Station in Makkah
New pedestrian crossings have begun operating close to the Haramain Train station in the holy city.
Fire damages Spain’s Historic Cordoba Mosque
A fire that began in a maintenance area late on Friday night spread to the roof of the thousand-year-old Mezquita-Catedral; firefighters brought the flames under control in just over an hour and investigators have sealed the site.