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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.
Sister of Al-Azhar Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb Passes Away
Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un (To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return).
4 Rivers of Jannah on Earth with Locations
As stated in a hadith from Sahih Muslim, the four rivers we observe on Earth are also present in Jannah (Paradise).
Upcoming Kiswa Calligrapher Wins First Place in Arabic Calligraphy in Cairo
Abdulrahman Al-Maliki, the next Kaaba Kiswa calligrapher, earns top honors in Cairo.
7 Months Pregnant Egyptian Fencer Nada Hafez Participated in 2024 Paris Olympics
Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez recently revealed that she competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant.
Egypt Announces Holiday For Islamic New Year 2024
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly Announces Paid Holiday for Islamic New Year
Umrah e-Visas Temporarily Banned For Egyptian Pilgrims
Riyadh has decided to temporarily halt the issuance of B2C Umrah e-visas in Egypt. This decision comes just days after the unfortunate incident where more than 1,300 pilgrims lost their lives during Hajj due to the scorching heat.
Youngest Hajj 2024 Pilgrim Dies In Makkah Due To Intense Heat
Mohamed, a young boy from Egypt who passed away due to high temperature in Makkah while his parents were performing Hajj rituals.
Charity Accuses Egypt of Profiting from Gaza Aid Deliveries
An international charity has come forward with allegations that Egyptian intelligence-linked entities are demanding thousands of dollars to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, shedding light on grave profiteering from a dire humanitarian crisis.
McDonald’s Egypt Sales Dropped by 70 Percent Amid the Ongoing Boycott
The decline in Sales of McDonald’s Egypt due to the boycott campaign by Pro-Palestinian customers over the company’s support to Israel
Egypt Has Banned Niqab in Schools
Egypt has become the first Muslim country in the world to ban Niqab.
Egyptian Female Umrah Pilgrim Dies While Fasting at Masjid Al-Haram
An Egyptian woman died of a heart attack during Ramadan while observing a fast before the Holy Kaaba.…
First Eco-Friendly Fatwa Declares All Activities That Harm Climate Prohibited (Haram)
Cairo (Egypt) – A Fatwa charter based on Islamic law (Sharia) principles was recently approved by Egypt’s Dar…
Egypt Officially Bans Donation Boxes In Mosques Nationwide
Egypt’s religious authorities have banned direct donations in mosques across the country, ending a long practice of putting…