Hajj to Shift Into Cooler Seasons for 16 Years After 2025
From Hajj 2025, Every Hajj to fall in winters for 16 years.
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Kazakhstan Bans Niqab and all Face-Covering Clothing in Public
President Tokayev enacts a law banning any face‑covering clothing that hinders recognition, with limited exemptions, aligning Kazakhstan with regional dress restrictions.
Over 190,000 Umrah Visas Issued as 1447 Umrah Season Starts
Since Wednesday, Dhu al-Hijjah 15, more than 190,000 Umrah visas have been granted via the Nusuk platform.
10 Lessons From Surah Al-Qariah That Allah Mentioned
It uses vivid imagery and strong language to convey the reality of this day and the importance of being prepared for it.
GCC Citizens Get Year-Round Umrah Access via Instant Permits
GCC nationals can now perform Umrah any time of year through any port with instant permits on Nusuk, plus easy visa options for transit, tourist, and dedicated Umrah visas.
Saudi Arabia Grants 30-Day Extension for Expired Visit Visas
Visitors can now extend expired visit visas for final departure through Absher from 1 Muharram 1447 AH (June 27, 2025) by paying required fees and fines.
Kaaba Gets New Kiswa as New Islamic Year 1447 Begins
The Kiswa is the black silk cloth with decorative stitching that covers the Sacred Kaaba. It gets replaced every year when the new Islamic calendar year begins.
Islamic New Year 1447 Begins as Crescent Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia confirms the sighting of the Muharram crescent, marking Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the first day of the new Hijri year 1447. Muslims around the world prepare for a month of spiritual reflection and remembrance.
India Top Buffalo Meat Exporter in 2025—As Muslims Lose Lives
India is projected to export 1.64 million metric tons of buffalo meat in 2025, reaffirming its position as the world’s top exporter. But back home, rising violence—often targeting Muslims—reveals a dark contradiction between global trade and domestic intolerance.
2025 Kiswa of the Kaaba Costs 25 million Riyals and Weighs 1415 KG
Saudi Arabia reveals the new Kiswah after 11 months of meticulous work, featuring 47 handcrafted silk panels, 68 Quranic verses in gold and silver thread, and weighing over 1,400 kilograms.
Saudi Arabia Uses U.S.-Made Patriot Missile Systems To Protect Masjid al Haram and Nabawi
Saudi Arabia uses Patriot and THAAD missile defense systems to protect the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, along with important national buildings and facilities, from potential attacks in the region.
Kiswah to Be Changed on 1st Muharram 1447 (June 25, 2025)
Makkah prepares for the ceremonial replacement of the Kaaba’s cloth covering on 1st Muharram 1447 AH, a moment that marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year.
Smart Screens at Masjid an Nabawi Guide Pilgrims in 23 Languages
Multilingual interactive technology bridges cultural gaps and enriches worshipers’ spiritual journey in Madinah.
60 Qurans Recovered In Perfect Condition From a Huge Fire at Karachi Shopping Mall
Goods worth millions were destroyed in the blaze at Millennium Mall, but 60 Qurans survived unscathed and no injuries were reported.
Muslim Man Killed, Another Critical After Attack by Cow Vigilantes in India’s Madhya Pradesh
Junaid Qureshi was transporting cattle for dairy purposes when he and a companion were brutally assaulted by a mob near Raisen; over 10 attackers are still at large.