Indonesian Muslims Have to Wait 40 Years to Perform the Hajj Pilgrimage
Despite holding the largest annual quota, over 5.5 million Indonesian Muslims remain in line for the pilgrimage to Mecca.
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World’s Biggest Cooling System Activated at Grand Mosque For Hajj 2025
Massive 155,000-ton capacity system ensures comfortable temperatures for millions of Hajj pilgrims.
Sheikh Salah Al Budair to Lead Eid al-Adha 2025 Prayer at Masjid an-Nabawi
Eid al-Adha 2025 prayer scheduled for 5:47 AM at Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah.
Masjid Al-Haram Gets First Mobile Stroke Unit
Advanced medical technology now serves millions of pilgrims with on-site CT scanner and emergency equipment.
Saudi Arabia Deploys Drones and Helicopters to Deliver Medical Supplies Directly to Hajj Pilgrims
For the first time in Hajj history, Saudi Arabia has officially activated drones and helicopters to deliver urgent medical supplies directly to pilgrims. This will bypass traffic delays and save lives by reaching those in need faster than traditional ground transport.
Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly to Lead Eid al-Adha 2025 Prayer at Masjid al-Haram
Renowned imam and Qur’an reciter, Sheikh Dr. Maher Al-Muaiqly, has been appointed to lead the blessed Eid al-Adha 1446 AH (2025) prayer at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, as confirmed by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.
Hajj 2025 Khutbah (Sermon) to Be Translated in 34 Languages
Historic translation initiative aims to serve global pilgrims.
75-Year-Old Nigerian Hajj 2025 Pilgrim Dies in Makkah After Completing Tawaaf
Adizatu Dazumi, a 75-year-old pilgrim from Edo State, Nigeria, has died in Makkah after completing the Tawaaf ritual. The retired woman passed away at King Fahad General Hospital following a brief illness. She was buried the same day.
Blind for 38 Years Malaysian Woman Performing Hajj 2025
After nearly four decades without sight, 62-year-old retired Malaysian teacher Zawiah Mohamad is fulfilling her dream of performing Hajj 2025.
Gas Cylinders Banned Inside Makkah During Hajj 2025
Starting 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH (May 28, 2025), the General Directorate of Civil Defense has prohibited all liquefied gas cylinders in Hajj camps and agency headquarters across Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah.
84,000sqm of Cooling White Roads on Arafat Helps Keep Hajj 2025 Pilgrims Cool
Saudi Arabia has completed the paving of over 84,000 square meters of roads in the holy site of Arafat using locally sourced recycled materials. This was announced as part of the Kingdom’s expanding Cooled Roads Initiative, which has grown by 82% since its inception in 2023.
Saudi Health Ministry to Support Hajj 2025 Pilgrims in 7 Languages via 937 Hotline
As part of its comprehensive efforts to ensure the well-being of pilgrims during Hajj 1446 AH (2025), the Saudi Ministry of Health has announced that its emergency health assistance line, 937, will offer support in seven international languages throughout the Hajj season.
AI to Assist in Crowd Management During Hajj 2025
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies will play a major role in managing the massive crowds during Hajj 1446 (2025), ensuring safety, efficiency, and a smoother experience for pilgrims.
900 Ambulances Deployed to Serve Pilgrims During Hajj 2025
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority has confirmed that a fleet of 900 ambulances will be deployed to serve millions of pilgrims during Hajj 2025 (1446 AH).
Libyan Hajj Pilgrim Arrives in Saudi Arabia After Missing Flight Twice
Despite missing his flight twice at Sabha Airport, Amir Mansuri Al Gaddafi ultimately boarded after the aircraft made an unprecedented second return.