Hajj 2027: 10 Countries With the Highest Quotas
Some countries have locked in official 2027 Hajj numbers, while others still work off last year’s figures as Saudi Arabia finalizes the full list.
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Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Muhammad and Algeria’s Jumana Shraitiyah Wins 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition
Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Muhammad and Algeria’s Jumana Shraitiyah won the top prizes at the King Abdulaziz Quran Competition in Makkah.
Saudi Arabia Temporarily Suspends Visas for 14 Countries Due To Hajj 2025
In preparation for the upcoming Hajj season 1446/2025, Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of new short-term visas—including business, e-tourist, and family visit visas—for citizens of 14 countries. This measure, effective from April 13, 2025, aims to better coordinate arrivals and ensure safety during the pilgrimage.
Saudi Arabia Bans 1-Year Visit Visa for 14 Countries to Curb Illegal Hajj Pilgrims
Single-entry permits replace 1-year visas for key countries starting February 2025.
Fact Check: Famous Cat Imam Walid Mehsas is Alive
Claims about the death of Imam Sheikh Walid Mehsas are false. The Algerian imam is alive and well. The confusion stemmed from the recent passing of Sheikh Abdullah Kamel, a respected Egyptian scholar.
Patrice Beaumelle Converts to Islam
French coach Hervé Renard’s Former Assistant Coach, Patrice Beaumelle, Converts to Islam in Algeria.
Two Algerian Umrah Pilgrims Killed by Stabbing in Makkah
According to media reports, two Algerian individuals, who had traveled to Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca to…