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ASK ME INITIATIVE MALE MASJID AL HARAM 2026

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March 19, 2026

Masjid al-Haram Deploys 240 Staff Under “Ask Me” Initiative to Guide Pilgrims

The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has deployed 240 male and female staff across the courtyards of Masjid al-Haram under the “Ask Me” initiative, providing on-ground guidance, crowd management, and support for worshippers and Umrah pilgrims.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Masjid al-Haram Installs 350 Column Coding Boards to Help Pilgrims Navigate

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March 19, 2026

Masjid al-Haram Installs 350 Column Coding Boards to Help Pilgrims Navigate

The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has launched a column coding board project inside Masjid al-Haram, installing 350 directional boards across the mosque’s pillars to help worshippers navigate the mosque quickly and easily.

byMaisah

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March 18, 2026

Sheikh Salah Al-Budair to Lead Eid al-Fitr 2026 Prayer at Masjid an-Nabawi

Sheikh Dr. Salah bin Muhammad Al-Budair has been appointed to lead the Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH prayer at Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 6:40 AM.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

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March 18, 2026

Eid al Fitr 2026 Date Announcements: All Around The World

Real-time announcements of Eid al-Fitr 2026 from all around the world.

bySamira Yusuf

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March 18, 2026

Sheikh Usaamah Khayyat to Lead Eid al-Fitr 2026 Prayer at Masjid al-Haram

Sheikh Usaamah Khayyat has been appointed to lead the Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH prayer at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah on Friday, March 20, 2026.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

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March 18, 2026

Shawwal Moon Not Sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Fitr 2026 on Friday, March 20

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on the evening of March 18, 2026, confirming Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026, with Ramadan completing its full 30 days.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

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March 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia To Hold Eid al-Fitr 2026 Prayers Indoors Due to Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has directed its regional branches to hold Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH prayers inside mosques only, after the National Centre of Meteorology forecast heavy rain, hail, flash floods, and strong winds across parts of the Kingdom from Wednesday through Monday.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

More than one million copies of the Quran distributed in the Two Holy Mosques during the month of Ramadan

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March 18, 2026

Over One Million Quran Copies Distributed Across the Two Holy Mosques During Ramadan 2026

The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has made over one million copies of the Quran available across Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi during Ramadan 1447 AH, with field teams working around the clock to ensure continuous availability for worshippers and pilgrims.

byMaisah

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March 17, 2026

Ramadan 2026: Sheikh Salaah Budair to Lead Khatam al-Quran Dua at Masjid an-Nabawi

Sheikh Dr. Salah bin Muhammad Al-Budair will lead the Khatam al-Quran dua at Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah on Tuesday night, March 17, 2026.

byWarda Shahid

Makkah Police Detains Worshipper Found Praying on Top of Railing at Masjid al-Haram

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March 16, 2026

Police Detains Worshipper Found Praying on Top of Railing at Masjid al-Haram

On the 27th night of Ramadan 2026, a worshipper was removed at Masjid al-Haram after being found praying on top of a railing inside the mosque — with fellow worshippers playing a key role in alerting authorities.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

The upstairs prayer room is a serene space, perfect for quiet reflection and meditation.

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March 16, 2026

Bolton’s Largest Mosque Brings Together 130 Guests for Interfaith Iftar

Zakariyya Jaa’me Mosque in Bolton opened its doors to over 130 guests from different faiths and backgrounds for a shared Iftar, offering mosque tours, a talk on fasting and community, and a communal breaking of the fast during Ramadan 2026.

bySamira Yusuf

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March 16, 2026

Eid al-Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia Calls for Shawwal Crescent Sighting on March 18

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the Shawwal crescent on the evening of Wednesday, March 18, 2026 — with Eid al-Fitr falling either on March 19 or March 20 depending on the outcome.

byMaisah

Ramadan 2026 Masjid al-Haram Reaches Full Capacity on 27th Night

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March 16, 2026

Ramadan 2026: Masjid al-Haram Reaches Full Capacity on 27th Night

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.

byWarda Shahid

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March 15, 2026

March 20 Is the Last Date for Umrah Visa Issuance Before Hajj 2026

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set March 20, 2026 as the final date for issuing Umrah visas, with April 3, 2026 as the last permitted date to enter Saudi Arabia before the Hajj season begins.

bySamira Yusuf

Specialized Cardiac Emergency Zone Masjid al-Haram 2

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March 14, 2026

Specialized Cardiac Emergency Zone Launched at Masjid al-Haram

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.

byWarda Shahid