NASA Astronaut Shares Image of Kaaba from Space
Astronaut Donald Pettit photographs Kaaba from the International Space Station, with the illuminated Makkah city visible as a distinct bright.
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Imam of Masjid al Haram Maher Al-Muaiqly Begins Visit to North Macedonia
Sheikh Dr. Maher Al-Muaiqly to lead prayers and deliver Friday sermon in Skopje as part of religious outreach mission from the Two Holy Mosques.
Haramain Train Offers 40% Discount From Madina to Jeddah Airport Until Dec 2025
Pilgrims and travelers can avail reduced fares until December 31 for journeys between Madinah station and King Abdulaziz International Airport station.
India: 600-Year-Old Mosque Set On Fire in Uttar Pradesh
A historic mosque in Mirzapur district targeted in an overnight arson attack, with the imam sleeping inside narrowly escaping injury.
Indonesia Flood Death Toll Surpasses 500
Rescue teams struggle to reach cut-off communities after rare cyclone triggers catastrophic flooding across three provinces, displacing 1.4 million people.
Video About Cable Theft in Masjid al Haram is False, Incident Occurred In Jeddah
Misinformation spreads as video of Egyptian workers arrested at King Abdullah Medical City expansion is falsely claimed to show theft at Grand Mosque.
Saudi Arabia Bans Children Under 12 from Hajj 2026 Due to Heat Risks
New regulation prohibits pilgrims under age 12 from participating in 2026 Hajj, a safety measure implemented after heat-related fatalities in previous hajj seasons.
Saudi Airlines Warn Umrah Pilgrims of Flight Disruptions Amid Global A320 Recall
Major Airbus safety directive affects 6,000 aircraft worldwide, forcing Saudia and flynas to update software and adjust pilgrimage travel schedules.
Islamic Organizations Launch Donations For Victims of Wang Fuk Court Fire in Hong Kong
Hong Kong based Islamic Union organizes emergency fundraising after Wang Fuk Court fire, where hundreds still missing in city’s deadliest building disaster in decades.
Islamic Scholar Dr. Yasir Qadhi’s Father Passes Away in Texas
Dr. Mazhar Kazi, father of prominent Islamic scholar Dr. Yasir Qadhi, passed away Monday, with funeral services scheduled at East Plano Islamic Center.
Vlogger Exposes Lots of Trash Littering at Cave of Hira
Social media creator documents piles of litter at the site where Prophet Muhammad PBUH received the first Quranic revelations.
Pilgrims From Madina Crash Buried in Al-Baqi
Victims of tragic bus accident buried in Al-Baqi cemetery after funeral prayers at Masjid an-Nabawi, with Indian and Telangana officials attending ceremonies.
Over 5.4 Million Performed Umrah in Second Quarter of 2025
Domestic pilgrims dominate Umrah numbers with over 4 million participants as foreign arrivals surpass 1.3 million, showing strong post-pandemic recovery in religious tourism.
Saudia Launches World’s First Cooling Ihram for Hajj Pilgrims
Saudia airlines has launched a high-tech pilgrimage garment using patented cooling technology to help pilgrims maintain lower body temperatures during rituals in extreme heat.
Western Tourist In Masjid an Nabawi Sparks Outrage
Viral video shows bare-headed woman in T-shirt walking near Prophet’s Mosque, igniting criticism over dress code violations.