Saudi Arabia Bans Entry of Citizens From Congo, Uganda and South Sudan
Saudi Arabia halts citizen travel and suspends entry — including for Umrah pilgrims — from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan over Ebola risk.
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Muslims Can Now Own Property in Makkah and Madinah
Saudi Arabia opens freehold ownership in both holy cities to Muslim buyers worldwide, with applications live on the Saudi Properties portal.
King Salman To Host 1,000 Umrah Guests from 16 Countries In 2026
Saudi Arabia sponsors pilgrims from across Asia under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visitation.
Ghusl Kaaba Ceremony to Take Place on June 30, 2026
The traditional Ghusl Kaaba (cleansing of the Kaaba) ceremony is scheduled to take place on the 15th of Muharram, 1448 AH falling on Monday, June 30 2026.
Reddit User Shares Stunning Handwritten Quran Passed Down Through Generations
A Moroccan-style handwritten Quran, fully vocalized and bound in tooled leather, shared by a Reddit user whose family has carried it for centuries.
Pakistan Opens Hajj 2027 Registration Online from June 22, 2026
Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs launches mandatory registration for all prospective pilgrims ahead of next year’s Hajj season.
Teacher of Masjid al-Haram, Sheikh Abdullah bin Suleiman Al-Amr Dies After 50 Years of Service
Scholar spent five decades teaching creed, Tafsir, and Fiqh at Masjid al-Haram.
Applications Open for Companies to Serve International Pilgrims at Hajj 2027
Companies serving international pilgrims can apply from 6–10 July 2026.
Production of 2027 Kaaba’s Kiswah Has Started
Work on the Holy Kaaba’s sacred cloth covering for Hijri year 1449 gets underway at the King Abdulaziz Complex in Makkah.
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.
Saudi Arabia’s Flag Kept Above The Ground at The FIFA World Cup 2026
Saudi Arabia’s national flag, which bears the Shahada, was held aloft rather than laid on the pitch during Tuesday’s World Cup ceremony — a quiet but deliberate accommodation by FIFA.
Egyptian Players Recite Quran Before 2026 World Cup Match
Egypt footballers turn to Quran and dua in the dressing room ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener.
World’s Longest Sewing Machine Helps Complete the 2026 Kiswah
The final stitches of the new Kiswah were completed at the King Abdulaziz Complex in Makkah using one of the longest sewing machines on Earth.
Careem Bike Lets Pilgrims Ride to Madinah’s Historic Mosques for 29 SAR
Pilgrims in Madinah can rent e-bikes through the Careem app from stations near Masjid an-Nabawi to visit mosques and historic sites across the city.
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.