Imams of Istisqa Salah at Masjid al-Haram (2001-2026)
Complete list of the imams and khateebs who led the Istisqa salat, the prayer for rain, at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) in Makkah.
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Listen Masjid al Haram Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (6 November, 2026)
Friday Khutbah (Sermon) from Grand Mosque in Arabic, English, Urdu, French, Farsi, Malay, Hausa, Turkish, Russian, Hindi, Indonesian and Chinese.
Imam Schedule For Masjid al Haram and Nabawi (Updated)
Updated Imam schedule for Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque.
Man Arrested at Masjid al-Haram for Harassing Passersby
Security forces in Makkah detained the man and sent him to Public Prosecution. Suicide bomber claims are false.
Dr. Fareed Al-Ghamdi Appointed Deputy Head at Masjid al-Haram
Sheikh Al-Sudais has appointed Prof. Dr. Fareed bin Ali Al-Ghamdi as deputy president for religious affairs at the mosque and supervisor of business development.
List of Current Imams of Masjid Al Haram
Below is a list of the current imams of Masjid Al Haram, along with a brief biography of each.
Can Women Pray on the Rooftop of Masjid al-Haram?
Yes, women have separate prayer spaces on the rooftop, with tips on the best time, gates, and facilities.
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.
Children’s Activities Start at Masjid al-Haram Library Through 26 August 2026
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques is running cultural and educational activities for children at the Makkah Haram Library.
Full List of Gates of Masjid al Haram (Grand Mosque)
The twin minarets serve as distinctive markers for pilgrims seeking the primary entrances to Islam’s holiest mosque.
Makkah Commission Tracked Hajj 2026 With 9M Traffic Images
Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites used geospatial data and digital maps to manage roads, services and pilgrim movement throughout Hajj 1447.
Masjid al-Haram Cooling System Maintains 22–24°C for Worshippers
One of the world’s largest cooling networks keeps the Grand Mosque comfortable during Umrah and peak summer heat.
Teacher of Masjid al-Haram, Sheikh Abdullah bin Suleiman Al-Amr Dies After 50 Years of Service
Scholar spent five decades teaching creed, Tafsir, and Fiqh at Masjid al-Haram.
8 Muharram – 20 Safar 1448: Online Summer Jurisprudence Course at Masjid al Haram
Islamic jurisprudence course runs at Masjid al-Haram from 8 Muharram to 20 Safar 1448 AH.
Production of 2027 Kaaba’s Kiswah Has Started
Work on the Holy Kaaba’s sacred cloth covering for Hijri year 1449 gets underway at the King Abdulaziz Complex in Makkah.