Indonesia to Start Building Hajj Village in Makkah in December
Danantara will start building its Hajj Village in Makkah in December, after buying a 4.4-hectare plot in the Thakher district on October 18, 2026.
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Aber Kawas Becomes First Palestinian in New York Senate
Aber Kawas won New York State Senate District 12 on November 3, becoming the first Palestinian American and first hijab-wearing woman in the state legislature.
Adam Hamawy Becomes New Jersey’s First Muslim Congressman
Egyptian-American surgeon beats Republican Gregg Mele, while Rashida Tlaib wins a fifth term in Michigan.
Abdul El-Sayed Becomes First Muslim Elected to US Senate
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed beat Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race to become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, per US media projections.
Nigerian President Tinubu Enters Kaaba After Umrah
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu entered the Kaaba and prayed inside with his delegation after Umrah, with access granted by King Salman and the Crown Prince.
New Institutional System to Develop Religious Services at Masjid al-Haram and Nabawi Launched
A new three-body system to fund and run religious services at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi was launched in Makkah on 2 November 2026.
Haramain Trains Now Run Non-Stop Between Makkah–Madinah Take 2:15 Hours Travel Time
Non-stop Haramain High Speed Railway trains now run between Makkah and Madinah in 2 hours 15 minutes, with a direct Jeddah airport to Madinah route too.
New Makkah Third Ring Road Cuts Masjid al Haram Travel Time by Up to 90%
Makkah’s new Third Ring Road extension cuts travel time to Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) by up to 90%, with the trip falling from 16.5 km to 6.5 km.
Masjid al Haram Completes 100 Years Of Salah Under One Imam Only
Makkah completes 100 years of salah under one Imam only. Learn how King Abdulaziz ended separate congregations in 1926 and restored unified prayer in Masjid al-Haram.
Nusuk App Now Offers Electric Cart Booking at Masjid al-Haram
Pilgrims can book electric carts for Tawaf and Sai at Masjid al-Haram through the Nusuk app, a service aimed at older visitors and people who struggle to walk.
Security Alert Issued in The Holy City of Makkah
A security alert was issued in the holy city of Makkah on Saturday, 24 October 2026. Saudi Civil Defense lifted it about 10 minutes later.
Indonesia to Send First Hajj 2027 Flight on 11 April
Indonesia will send its first Hajj 2027 flight to Madinah on 11 April. Pilgrims enter dormitories on 10 April, and Wukuf at Arafah is on 15 May.
Saudi Arabia Intercepts 4 Drones Over Madinah and Eastern Region
Coalition forces intercepted and destroyed 4 drones launched towards Saudi Arabia early today over Madinah Al-Munawwarah and the Eastern Region.
Masjid an Nabawi to Replace I’tikaaf Tents With Permanent Rooms
Construction workers at Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) say I’tikaaf preparations have started and tents will no longer be used.
Masjid al-Haram Imam Sheikh Dr. Bandar Baleelah Promoted to Associate Professor at Taif University
Sheikh Dr. Bandar Baleelah, Imam of Masjid al-Haram, has been promoted to Associate Professor of Fiqh at Taif University.