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Fire damages Spain Historic Cordoba Mosque

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August 12, 2025

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.

bySamira Yusuf

3,600 Convert to Islam in Dubai in First Half of 2025

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August 12, 2025

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.

byMaisah

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August 11, 2025

Masjid al-Haram Launches Iftar Service for White Days

Masjid al-Haram to provide iftar meals on White Days Mondays and Thursdays

byWarda Shahid

jupiter and venus saudi arabia 12 august 2025

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August 11, 2025

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.

byWarda Shahid

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August 11, 2025

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.

bySamira Yusuf

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August 11, 2025

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.

byMaisah

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August 8, 2025

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.

byMaisah

Over 60 Million Visited The Two Holy Mosques During Muharram 1447 AH

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August 8, 2025

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.

byMaisah

Smart Ritual Guides Introduced at Grand Mosque in Makkah 2

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August 8, 2025

Smart Ritual Guides Introduced at Grand Mosque in Makkah

Interactive barcodes and handheld devices now offer multilingual worship guidance aligned with Prophetic traditions.

byWarda Shahid

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August 8, 2025

Masjid al Haram Volunteer Dead After Being Stabbed in the UK

20-year-old Mohammed Al-Qasim, on a UK language program and known for his service at Islam’s holiest mosque, died in an unprovoked attack; suspect charged with murder.

byWarda Shahid