Madinah Adds 5,444 Trees Around Masjid an-Nabawi
Madinah Municipality says the central area also has 9,930 sq m of green space and 1,385 planting beds.
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Saudi Arabia Suspends 4 Umrah Companies, 4 Agents Over Housing
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah referred them to a complaints committee for housing pilgrims in unlicensed facilities.
Hajj 2027: Saudi Hajj Ministry Meets Offices in 78 Countries for Hajj
Meetings with pilgrim affairs offices covered housing, transport, catering and contracts ahead of Hajj 1448.
Masjid an-Nabawi Gets New Shoe Rack System With Letters and Colours
Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) in Madinah has a new shoe rack system. Racks now have a letter prefix, like C-031, and coloured numbers instead of black ones.
Jeddah Airport Moves 7 Airlines to Hajj Terminal in October 2026
Seven airlines are shifting from the North Terminal to the Hajj and Umrah Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport between 1 and 15 October 2026.
2039 Will Bring Three Eids and Two Hajj Seasons
2039 will bring three Eids and two Hajj seasons within one Gregorian year as the Islamic and Gregorian calendars create a rare overlap.
Man Arrested at Masjid al-Haram for Harassing Passersby
Security forces in Makkah detained the man and sent him to Public Prosecution. Suicide bomber claims are false.
Houthi Militia Strikes Madinah Electricity Station Serving Masjid an-Nabawi
The Houthi militia struck an electricity distribution station in Madinah Al-Munawwarah serving Masjid an-Nabawi, according to a Saudi-led Coalition statement.
Muslim Surgeon Dr. Amer Raza Sets UK Record With 400+ Robotic Surgeries
Muslim surgeon Dr Amer Raza sets a UK record as his single-port robotic surgery programme at Cromwell Hospital surpasses 400 procedures.
Researchers Are Investigating Possible Location of Prophet Nuh (A.S.)’s Ship in Türkiye
Researchers are investigating the Durupınar Formation in Türkiye as a possible location of Prophet Nuh (A.S.)’s ship, with findings still under study.
Indonesia Cuts Hajj Waiting Time to 14 Years
Pilgrims leaving this year face an average Hajj waiting time of 14 years, down from 26 years, after the ministry cleared 400,000 invalid records.
Madinah Bus Introduces New Routes and Lower Airport Fare
Madinah Bus introduces new routes, a direct Haramain train-to-Masjid an-Nabawi service, and a reduced airport fare of SAR 3.45.
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.
California Makes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha State Holidays
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2017, adding both Eid holidays to the state’s official calendar.
inDrive Launches Ride-Hailing Services in Makkah
inDrive has launched its ride-hailing services in Makkah, expanding its transportation services for residents and visitors in Saudi Arabia.