Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Sets Mandatory Standards for Umrah Service Providers
Licensed operators must ensure seamless reception, transport, accommodation, health care, and emergency support for pilgrims.
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Sheikh Budair Arrives in Malaysia for Quran Symposium 2025
Saudi Arabia’s top imam arrives for global Islamic summit. Event targets Quranic scholarship and international unity.
Muhammad Becomes Popular Name in England and Wales in 2025
Islamic names dominate the latest ONS report, with Muhammad leading and several variations and other Muslim names climbing into the top 100 for both boys and girls.
Major Hajj History and Holy Mosques Forum Planned for November 2025
King Abdulaziz Foundation’s upcoming symposium will unite experts to advance digital preservation of Islam’s holiest rites and sites.
Zakir Naik Bungee-Jumped From a 430-Foot Mountain on Bali Beach
The 59-year-old Islamic scholar also tried cliff jumping and water sliding during his Indonesian visit.
Grand Mosque Library Temporarily Closed for Renovation
Saudi authorities stop services in the second expansion area to upgrade facilities and intellectual resources for visitors.
Online Portal for Hajj 2026 Room and Bed Expansion Launched
Licensed hotels and guesthouses in Makkah and Madinah can now request additional bed capacity for Hajj 1447 via a new e-service.
Madinah Ranked as ‘Healthiest City in the World’ Again by WHO
Madinah has once again earned international recognition as a World Health Organization (WHO) ‘Healthy City,’ for meeting strict wellness standards.
Dubai Offers 2,100 Free Mosque Parking Spots for One Hour During Prayer Times
From August 2025, worshipers can park free for one hour during prayer times under a new Islamic Affairs–Parkin partnership.
Egypt to End Hajj Bus Trips from 2026
Egypt switches entirely to air and sea pilgrim travel due to Saudi Arabia’s new transport regulations.
7 Pakistani Umrah Pilgrims Died in Saudi Road Crash
A single family from Buner, Pakistan, lost seven members—four of them children—when their vehicle overturned during their pilgrimage trip.
Indonesia Buying Land in Makkah for Hajj Village Near Masjid al Haram
Following Saudi reforms, Jakarta bought eight plots near the Grand Mosque (Masjid al Haram) to build Indonesian pilgrim housing and commerce.
Saudi Opens Interactive Hijrah Trail from Mecca to Medina to Help Pilgrims Relive Prophet’s Migration
Starting this November, 300,000 participants will follow a restored 470 km route—complete with rest stations, interactive hubs, and 4×4 transport—to experience the Prophet’s migration.
Indian Man Fakes Muslim Identity and Makes Bomb Threats on UK Flight
A 41‑year‑old Indian passenger Abhay Devdas Nayak on an EasyJet flight from London Luton to Glasgow claimed to have a bomb and shouted “Allahu Akbar” and anti‑American slogans before fellow travelers restrained him.
Smart Makkah Hackathon Targets Innovations for Masjid al‑Haram and Holy City
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, alongside public and private partners, launches a community‑driven hackathon to develop tech solutions for Masjid al‑Haram and the surrounding holy precinct under Vision 2030.