Masjid al-Haram reached full capacity on the night of the 27th of Ramadan — March 15, 2026 — with authorities managing access at the gates and giving entry priority to those performing Umrah.
The Makkah Health Cluster has activated a dedicated cardiac emergency unit at the Grand Mosque, deploying a 30-member medical team, 10 intensive care beds, and a mobile catheterization lab to respond to heart emergencies among the millions of pilgrims.
Makkah Civil Defence extinguished a fire that broke out at Mira Ajyad Hotel in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, damaging a restaurant and the hotel facade. No injuries were recorded.
A total of 96.6 million worshippers and pilgrims passed through Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah during the first twenty days of Ramadan 1447 AH — 2026.
A Muslim woman from Madhubani, Bihar, died on March 1 after a mob allegedly tied her to a pole, beat her, and forced her to drink water mixed with urine and alcohol — while she was observing her Ramadan fast.
Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Haji taught Quran and the Ten Qira’at at the Prophet’s Mosque for over five decades, beginning his circles on the gravel floor before carpets were laid.
Etihad Airways and Emirates introduce dedicated offerings for fasting passengers, including in-flight iftar meals, religious programming, and takeaway snack boxes.