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.
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Imam Schedule For Masjid al Haram and Nabawi (Updated)
Updated Imam schedule for Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque.
Listen Masjid al Haram Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (3 July, 2026)
Friday Khutbah (Sermon) from Grand Mosque in Arabic, English, Urdu, French, Farsi, Malay, Hausa, Turkish, Russian, Hindi, Indonesian and Chinese.
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.
Hadith Memorization Course Opens at Masjid al-Haram From 26 June to 4 August 2026
Free in-person programme for men and women at Masjid al-Haram runs from 26 June to 4 August 2026.
Masjid al-Haram Opens Women’s Volunteer in Tech, Media, AI, Photography, Data and Design
The Presidency of Religious Affairs is accepting applications from Saudi and non-Saudi women aged 18 and above across six professional fields.
Masjid al-Haram Launches Second Summer Quran Course for 1448 AH
Free Quran memorisation, review, and recitation programme open to all at Masjid al-Haram.
Eid al-Adha 2026: Bandar Baleelah To Lead Eid Salah At Masjid al-Haram
The Imam and Khateeb of Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) will deliver the Eid Al Adha sermon at the world’s holiest site in 2026.
Temperature Around the Kaaba Remains at 24°C Even in Peak Summer Heat
Masjid al-Haram’s 155,000-ton cooling system keeps indoor temperatures steady while Makkah’s summer heat exceeds 45°C.
Types of Janazah Announcements at the Two Holy Mosques
The Arabic phrase used before the funeral prayer reveals exactly who is being prayed over — and most worshippers don’t know what to listen for.
Arabic Teaching Program Launches at Masjid al-Haram
New training helps teachers at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) teach Arabic to non-native speakers.
Woman Arrested at Masjid al-Haram After Attempting to Cut Piece of Kiswa
A woman travelling with a Turkish Hajj group was detained by security forces at Masjid al-Haram after she attempted to cut a piece of the Kaaba’s covering — the Kiswah — with scissors to keep as a souvenir.
Specialized Cardiac Emergency Zone Launched at Masjid al-Haram
The Makkah Health Cluster has activated a dedicated cardiac emergency unit at the Grand Mosque, deploying a 30-member medical team, 10 intensive care beds, and a mobile catheterization lab to respond to heart emergencies among the millions of pilgrims.