Pilgrims Told Not to Sit in Masjid al-Haram Corridors
Workers ask visitors to keep passageways and courtyards clear, so people can move freely during Tawaf, Sa‘i and peak prayer times.
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Saudi Arabia Suspends 30 Government Officials Over Attempts To Bypass Hajj Checkpoints
The Anti-Corruption Authority has suspended 30 government staff — including 26 from the interior ministry — accused of trying to allow pilgrims to bypass Hajj security checkpoints; investigations and legal action are under way.
Pakistani Government Hajj 2026 Applications Deadline Extended Until August 16
Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs is accepting government Hajj applications until August 16, 2025 with 91,300 already received.
Interactive Robots Assist Visitors at King Abdulaziz Quran Competition 2025
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has deployed multilingual robotic guides at the 45th King Abdulaziz International Quran Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation Competition in Makkah to help participants and guests navigate the event.
Pedestrian Signals Activated Near Haramain Train Station in Makkah
New pedestrian crossings have begun operating close to the Haramain Train station in the holy city.
Harvard Opens New Muslim Prayer Spaces at Smith Campus Center
Smith Campus Center to house dedicated musallah, ending reliance on basement facilities criticized as inadequate since 1995.
Fire damages Spain’s Historic Cordoba Mosque
A fire that began in a maintenance area late on Friday night spread to the roof of the thousand-year-old Mezquita-Catedral; firefighters brought the flames under control in just over an hour and investigators have sealed the site.
3,600 Convert to Islam in Dubai in First Half of 2025
Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Islamic Culture reports more than 3,600 new converts, 1,300 student enrolments and dozens of courses and outreach initiatives during January–June 2025.
Masjid al-Haram Launches Iftar Service for White Days
Masjid al-Haram to provide iftar meals on White Days Mondays and Thursdays
Venus and Jupiter Will Be Seen From Saudi Arabia on August 12 Before Dawn
Before sunrise on August 12, 2025, a rare conjunction between Venus and Jupiter will be visible across Saudi Arabia, including from the holy city of Makkah.
Saudi Arabia Bans Drone Photography During Hajj 2026
The Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry has prohibited drone photography and filming throughout Hajj 2026, additional permits required beforehand.
Pakistan Sets Hajj 2026 Price at $4,050 (Rs 1,150,143) for 25-Day Government Package
Pakistan’s religious affairs ministry says government 25-day Hajj packages for 2026 will cost between Rs1,150,000 and Rs1,250,000 (about $4,050–$4,236); payment windows and application channels have been announced.
Mosque to be built in The Name of Mohammed Al-Qasim, Masjid al Haram Volunteer
Donations totaling about SR1.8 million will fund the Mohammed Al-Qasim Mosque and water projects for needy families, following the funeral in Makkah.
Over 60 Million Visited The Two Holy Mosques During Muharram 1447 AH
A total number of 60,245,635 visited the Masjid al Haram and Nabawi during Muharram 2025.
Smart Ritual Guides Introduced at Grand Mosque in Makkah
Interactive barcodes and handheld devices now offer multilingual worship guidance aligned with Prophetic traditions.