Rare Ancient Rock Text Mentioning Umar (R.A.) Found in Madinah
Saudi Heritage Commission documents 1,774 finds in Al Mahd, including a rare Hijazi-script prayer bearing the second caliph’s name.
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Saudi Arabia and Turkey Sign Railway Deal to Link Europe with Makkah and Madinah
Two MoUs signed in Riyadh on 9 June 2026 lay the groundwork for an overland rail corridor passing through Makkah al-Mukarramah, Madinah al-Munawwarah and NEOM.
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.
Masjid al-Haram Launches Second Summer Quran Course for 1448 AH
Free Quran memorisation, review, and recitation programme open to all at Masjid al-Haram.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Talib Hameed, Former Imam of Masjid an-Nabawi, Earns PhD Degree
Former imam of Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) receives top academic honours.
Can You Bring Extra Zamzam Water Home After Umrah?
What Umrah pilgrims need to know before packing Zamzam in their luggage — and what to do if you want more than your official 5L.
11-Year-Old Atiqa Mir Wins Every Race at Karting Champions in Greece
The Dubai-based driver topped qualifying and won both heats and the final — a feat only two others have achieved in series history.
Hajj 2026 Pilgrims’ Bags Stolen and Broken Into at Indian Airport
Returning pilgrims protest at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport after finding bags missing or broken into.
Kuwait Umrah Flights Suspended After Airport Comes Under Attack
Pilgrims booked to travel to Jeddah and Madinah from Kuwait face cancellations and uncertainty as airlines halt all operations through at least June 4, 2026.
Saudi Initiative Turns Used Ihrams Into Bags, Pillows and Souvenirs
Saudi Initiative Saudi program transforms discarded pilgrim garments into bags, pillows, and souvenirs while creating jobs for women from low-income families.
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: Indonesian Woman Aged 104 Becomes Oldest Pilgrim at Hajj
Mbah Marsiyah, born in 1921, saved for years by selling porridge — keeping her dream secret until her money was ready.
1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026, Official Statistics
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics releases the official pilgrim count for the 1447 AH Hajj season.
Hajj 2026: London Mayor Sadiq Khan Performs Hajj
Pakistani minister Fahd Haroon met Sadiq Khan inside Masjid an-Nabawi during 2026 Hajj.
Eid al-Adha 2026: Ahmad Hudhaify To Lead Eid Salah At Masjid an-Nabawi
Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al-Hudhaify has been named as the Eid Al-Adha khateeb at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah for 1447 AH.