Malaysia To Jail or Fine Men For Skipping Friday Prayers in Terengganu
Malaysian state Terengganu enforces strict Shariah penalties under new Takzir law.
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Saudi Arabia Issues New Operational Rules for Hajj 2026
Mandatory Nusuk Masar payments, licensed service providers, and medical certificates required as ministry tightens control over pilgrimage services worldwide.
Saudia Airlines Offer 50% Discount on International Flights, Major Savings for Pilgrims
Saudia national carrier’s limited-time 50 percent discount applies to all International Umrah travelers; bookings open until August 31 for flights until December 10, 2025.
Indonesian Hajj Agency (BP Haji) Becomes a Ministry for Hajj 2026
President Prabowo restructures Hajj management (BP Haji) under a centralized ministry-tier body to streamline services and eliminate bureaucratic overlap.
Bir Ghars in Madina Temporarily Closed for Development Work
Historic site near the Prophet’s Mosque shuts for maintenance.
1 Dead In Shooting Near Orebro Mosque in Sweden
Police treat the attack as attempted murder and are searching for a suspect amid signs it may be linked to organised-crime networks.
Saudi Arabia Simplifies Medication Access for Umrah Pilgrims
Saudi Food and Drug Authority issues step-by-step rules so travellers carrying narcotic or psychotropic medication can obtain electronic clearance before arriving or leaving the Kingdom.
Muslim Teen Mahnoor Cheema Sets Six World Records, Secures Oxford University Admission
18-year-old achieves unprecedented academic feats across 58 subjects.
Qatar Blocks Roblox Over Islamic Values and Child Safety
Roblox becomes inaccessible in Qatar following similar bans in China, Turkey, and Oman due to content and safety concerns.
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.
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.