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May 19, 2025

Prophet’s Mosque Launches Services for People With Disabilities For Hajj 2025

These include 10 accessible prayer rooms, over 2,500 free mobility carts, a dedicated prayer area for the deaf and mute, ramps, elevators, and accessible restroom facilities.

byMaisah

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May 16, 2025

Saudi Citizens and Residents Can Now Perform Hajj on Behalf of Someone Else Without Waiting 5 Years

A new update now allows people to perform Hajj on behalf of someone else—known as Hajj Badal—without it affecting their own Hajj limit. This option is available through the official Nusuk app.

byWarda Shahid

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May 15, 2025

Meningococcal and Influenza Vaccines Mandatory for Hajj 2025 Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has made it mandatory for all Hajj 2025 pilgrims to receive the meningococcal and influenza vaccines at least 10 days before travel.

byWarda Shahid

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May 15, 2025

Hong Kong to Launch Halal Q Mark to Attract Global Muslim Travelers and Boost Local Economy

Hong Kong is launching a new “Halal Q Mark” certification to enhance trust in halal products and services and attract more Muslim tourists.

bySamira Yusuf

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May 14, 2025

Hajj 2025 Pilgrims Must Declare Cash and Valuables Exceeding SAR 60000

Pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 1446 (2025) must declare if they are carrying over SAR 60,000 or the equivalent in cash, gold, or other valuables.

byMaisah

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May 13, 2025

Kaaba’s Kiswa Lifted On May 13, 2025 Ahead of Hajj

Authorities in Makkah will raise the lower part of the Kiswa tonight as part of preparations for Hajj 1446, a traditional step taken to safeguard the cloth during the busy pilgrimage period.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

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May 10, 2025

Indonesian Pilgrim Passes Away Mid-Flight En Route to Hajj 2025

Nyai Nur Fadillah, a 45-year-old pilgrim from Sidoarjo, Indonesia, passed away on May 8, 2025, due to illness while traveling to Madinah for Hajj 2025 as part of the SUB 20 group.

bySamira Yusuf

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May 10, 2025

New Uniform Style Introduced for Haram Cleaners at the Grand Mosque

The General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has unveiled a new uniform design for the cleaning staff at Masjid al-Haram, aimed at improving functionality, comfort, and visual unity.

byMaisah

First Hajj 2025 Pilgrim Gives Birth in Madinah as Afghan Woman Welcomes Baby Girl

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May 9, 2025

First Hajj 2025 Pilgrim Gives Birth in Madina as Afghan Woman Welcomes Baby Girl

An Afghan pilgrim has become the first to give birth during Hajj 2025, delivering a healthy baby girl at the Maternity and Children’s Hospital in King Salman Medical City, Madinah.

byMaisah

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May 9, 2025

Indians Step on Saudi Flag With Shahada and Pakistani Flag Pasted on Road in Uttar Pradesh

A viral video from Kareli, Prayagraj, shows Hindu men stepping on the Saudi Arabian flag—which bears the Islamic Kalima (Shahadah)—and the Pakistani flag.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Video of Sheikh Sudais Making Dua For Pakistan Is Fake AI Generated

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May 9, 2025

Video of Sheikh Sudais Making Dua For Pakistan Is Fake During Pakistan-India Conflict

A widely shared video falsely suggests Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais made a recent dua concerning the Pakistan-India conflict. The audio is actually from a 2022 prayer for Pakistan’s flood victims and has no link to current events.

bySamira Yusuf

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May 9, 2025

Imam of Kaaba Sheikh Bandar Baleelah Arrives in Kosovo on Official Visit

Imam and Khateeb of the Grand Mosque in Makkah Sheikh Dr. Bandar bin Abdulaziz Baleelah is in Kosovo for a week. He is visiting as part of the Imams of the Haramain Global Visit Program to promote Islamic education, tolerance, and peace.

byWarda Shahid