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.
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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.
Is Ty Dolla Sign a Muslim?
The American singer was seen performing Umrah in Mecca, sparking widespread confirmation that he is now a Muslim.
Non‑Muslims Banned from Buying Properties in Makkah and Madinah
Starting January 1, 2026, non-Saudi investors may buy property in Riyadh and Jeddah, while Mecca and Medina remain restricted to Muslim individuals and certain Saudi entities.
Is Pizza Hut Halal or Haram in China? 2026
Pizza Hut in China is not halal.
Hong Kong Mosques Close as Typhoon Wipha Triggers Highest Storm Warning
With the T10 signal in effect on July 20, mosques across Hong Kong suspended all services and remained shut until the storm abated.
Man Stabbed Outside Raza Jamia Masjid in Accrington
A 40‑year‑old man sustained serious but stable injuries after being stabbed in the back outside the mosque’s car park; police treat it as an isolated incident.
Masjid Al Haram Gets Helpline Phone Number For Visitors
New phone service and on‑site help desks guide visitors through prayer and rites at Masjid al‑Haram and Masjid an‑Nabawi.