Qiblatain Mosque Now Open 24 Hours Daily
Royal directive from King Salman allows worshipers to pray at Masjid Qiblatain 24 hours.
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Airlines Enforce Power Bank Ban During Hajj and Umrah Flights
Global carriers implement strict safety measures, prohibiting power banks in checked luggage and restricting cabin use for pilgrim travelers.
Senior Quran Teacher Sheikh Bashir bin Ahmed Siddiq at Masjid an-Nabawi Passes Away After 60 Years of Service
Sheikh Bashir bin Ahmed Siddiq, who taught Quran recitation at Al-Masjid An-Nabawi for six decades, died October 1, leaving behind generations of renowned students.
Licenses For Pilgrim Accommodation For Hajj 2026 Open Until February 1, 2026
Saudi Ministry of Hajj announces all pilgrim accommodation licenses for 2026 Hajj season must be obtained through Ministry of Tourism’s electronic platform, with February 1, 2026 deadline for registration.
Indian Authorities Demolish Late Award Winning Hockey Star’s Home in Varanasi
Family of Padma Shri awardee and Olympian late Mohammed Shahid protests demolition during road-widening project, claiming no compensation was received.
Pre-Booked Hotels, Transport Mandatory for UAE Umrah Pilgrims
New regulations require UAE pilgrims to confirm all accommodation and transportation before receiving Umrah visas, with verified bookings now mandatory under Saudi Arabia’s updated pilgrimage system.
Bangladesh Cuts Hajj 2026 Package Prices Again After Failing to Fill Quota for Third Year
Bangladeshi government reduces 2026 pilgrimage cost by additional $100 as high airfares and inflation continue to deter applicants.
Saudi Hajj Ministry Approves 24 Companies for Hajj 2026
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah completes key initiatives eight months ahead of pilgrimage season through international coordination and digital transformation.
Indonesia Launches Integrity Screening for All Hajj Ministry Staff in Anti-Corruption Drive
Deputy Minister Dahnil Azhar Simanjuntak announces mandatory background checks for personnel transferred to newly established ministry.
Saudi Arabia Launches Permanent Museum on Hajj and Two Holy Mosques History
High-level committee chaired by Prince Faisal bin Salman advances major cultural project to document pilgrimage heritage.
Former Imam of Kaaba Saleh Al-Talib Released From Jail After 7 Years
Saudi authorities free Sheikh Saleh Al-Talib, former Imam of Makkah’s Grand Mosque, after seven-year imprisonment, though he remains under house arrest with electronic monitoring.
Two Missiles Intercepted Over Quba Mosque in Madina
Viral video shows two projectiles shot down by defense systems over the Quba Mosque in Medina on September 25, 2025, with authorities yet to confirm if they were missiles or drones.
Over 1,300 Muslims Booked in ‘I Love Muhammad’ Rally In India
APCR report reveals 1,324 Muslims faced legal actions and 38 arrests nationwide after peaceful rallies expressing devotion to Prophet Muhammad PBUH, with Uttar Pradesh recording the highest number of cases.
India To Demolish 400-Year-Old Mosque in Gujarat
Gujarat High Court allows partial demolition of 400-year-old Mansa Masjid to ease traffic, emphasizing urban development over religious preservation in a legal ruling.
UAE Mandates Daily Congregational Dhuhr Prayers in Public Schools
UAE public schools halt classes daily for mandatory Dhuhr prayers. Students lead adhan, gender-separated congregations required. Ministry: “Schools homes of values.”