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Wins 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition

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August 20, 2026

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.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

meal vouchers umrah egypt india pakistan bangladesh

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August 17, 2026

Meal Service Now Compulsory in Umrah Packages for Pakistan, Egypt, Bangladesh and India

Egypt, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh get mandatory meal service from August 14, 2026.

bySamira Yusuf

Blogs

June 16, 2026

Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar: Bangladeshi-Born Calligrapher Who Refined the Design of the Kaaba’s Kiswa

Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar has written the Quranic verses on the Kiswa since 2002 — a Bangladeshi-born calligrapher who now holds Saudi citizenship.

byRukhsar Rehman

News

April 16, 2026

Hajj 2026: First Hajj Flights To Arrive on April 18 From Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh and India

The first Hajj 2026 flights carrying pilgrims from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia are scheduled to land in Saudi Arabia on April 18, 2026 — marking the official start of the Hajj 2026 arrival season.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

News

October 27, 2025

Zakir Naik To Visit Bangladesh After 9 Years Ban

Dr. Zakir Naik is scheduled to tour Bangladesh for month-long speaking engagements starting November 28, marking first visit since 2016 ban.

byMaisah

News

September 29, 2025

Bangladesh Cuts Hajj 2026 Package Prices Again After Failing to Fill Quota for Third Year

Bangladeshi government reduces 2026 pilgrimage cost by additional $100 as high airfares and inflation continue to deter applicants.

bySamira Yusuf

News

April 7, 2025

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.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Saudi Arabia Bans 1 Year Visit Visa Access for 14 Countries to Curb Illegal Hajj Pilgrims

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February 3, 2025

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.

bySamira Yusuf

News

September 23, 2024

Female Army Personnel Can Wear Hijab With Uniform in Bangladesh

Women members of the bangladesh army can now wear hijab along with uniform if they want.

byMohammad Shoaib

Muslims protecting hindu temple in bangladesh 2024

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August 7, 2024

Muslims Protect Hindu Temples and Churches In Bangladesh

Muslim students and leaders in Dhaka protect Hindu Temples and Churches amid ongoing political unrest.

byMaisah

News

April 9, 2024

India and Bangladesh: Shawwal Moon Not Sighted Eid al-Fitr on April 11

Shawwal moon did not sight in India and India, hence Eid al-Fitr will be on Thursday.

byWarda Shahid

Ramadan Moon Sighted in India and Pakistan Ramadan In Bangladesh Starts From Friday

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March 22, 2023

Ramadan 2023 Moon in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan

Ramadan 2023 moon has been sighted in Pakistan, and it hasn’t been spotted in India and Bangladesh. As…

byHaniya Hassan

News

December 5, 2022

Umrah Fingerprint Registration Mandatory For UK, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Kuwait, Iran

For those coming from the United Kingdom, Tunisia, Kuwait, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Iran, including the Republic of the…

byWarda Shahid

News

September 17, 2022

Practicing Muslims in Bangladesh are in crisis

Day by day, Bangladesh is becoming more dangerous for Islamists. Here Hindus are getting high-level jobs, including administration,…

byMohammad Shoaib

4 Million Stuck in Bangladesh Floods Over 25 Dead

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June 19, 2022

2022 Bangladesh Floods Updates

Officials said more than four million people had been stranded by flooding in Bangladesh due to monsoon storms.

byHaniya Hassan

Bangladesh

Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Muhammad and Algeria’s Jumana Shraitiyah Wins 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition

Meal Service Now Compulsory in Umrah Packages for Pakistan, Egypt, Bangladesh and India

Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar: Bangladeshi-Born Calligrapher Who Refined the Design of the Kaaba’s Kiswa

Hajj 2026: First Hajj Flights To Arrive on April 18 From Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh and India

Zakir Naik To Visit Bangladesh After 9 Years Ban

Bangladesh Cuts Hajj 2026 Package Prices Again After Failing to Fill Quota for Third Year

Saudi Arabia Temporarily Suspends Visas for 14 Countries Due To Hajj 2025

Saudi Arabia Bans 1-Year Visit Visa for 14 Countries to Curb Illegal Hajj Pilgrims

Female Army Personnel Can Wear Hijab With Uniform in Bangladesh

Muslims Protect Hindu Temples and Churches In Bangladesh

India and Bangladesh: Shawwal Moon Not Sighted Eid al-Fitr on April 11

Ramadan 2023 Moon in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan

Umrah Fingerprint Registration Mandatory For UK, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Kuwait, Iran

Practicing Muslims in Bangladesh are in crisis

2022 Bangladesh Floods Updates

Listen Masjid an Nabawi Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (4 September, 2026)

Ramadan Countdown 2027: Days Left in Ramadan

Jeddah Airport Reaches ACI Level 4 in Customer Experience

Saudi Arabia Opens Early Hajj 2027 International Registration Through Nusuk

Rare 1991 Photos of Ajyad Fortress in Makkah, Where the Clock Tower Stands Today

Wadi Al-Mughammas: Where Abraha’s Elephant Army Halted

Well of Tuwa (Bir Tuwa): Prophet Muhammad PBUH Took Bath In It

Why Is Madinah Called “Taibah”?

Imam Schedule For Masjid al Haram and Nabawi (Updated)

Listen Masjid al Haram Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (4 September, 2026)