Egyptian Christian Man Wins Free Umrah Trip for Muslim Neighbour
Mina entered a Quran contest under his own name to win his Muslim neighbour Um Ali a free Umrah pilgrimage.
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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.
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.
Egyptian Players Recite Quran Before 2026 World Cup Match
Egypt footballers turn to Quran and dua in the dressing room ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener.
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Meets Pope Tawadros II To Extend Christmas Greetings
Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayyeb visits Pope Tawadros II, discussing shared citizenship, global peace, and the expansion of the Egyptian Family House initiative.
Three Siblings Win Hajj 2026 Lottery Together in Egypt
Brother falls to ground in gratitude as he and both sisters hear their names called consecutively during Hajj 2026 selection process.
Egypt to End Hajj Bus Trips from 2026
Egypt switches entirely to air and sea pilgrim travel due to Saudi Arabia’s new transport regulations.
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.