Saudi Arabia Sets New Hajj 2027 Accommodation Rules
Pilgrim lodging will now be split into economy and first class, with tighter licensing, safety and inspection checks.
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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.
List of All Eclipses Visible From Makkah and Madinah Until 2038
A full list of solar and lunar eclipses visible from Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi from 2026 to 2038.
Sheikh Ahmad Hudhaify Appointed Assistant at Masjid an-Nabawi
New role aims to strengthen religious services and administration at Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque).
Masjid an-Nabawi Produces 5 New Quran Memorizers Every Day
Prince Salman bin Sultan visited teaching programs reaching 80,000 students daily in 170 nationalities.
Masjid an-Nabawi Quran Teacher Sheikh Hassouna Dies
Prominent reciter taught at Masjid an-Nabawi, funeral prayer offered at the Prophet’s Mosque.
Mobile Religious Services Center Launched at Masjid an-Nabawi
New unit brings on-the-spot guidance, Q&A and multilingual materials to worshippers at Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque).
Masjid al Haram and Nabawi Institutes Open 1448 AH Admissions
Registration for intermediate, secondary and bachelor’s programs runs until 20 Safar 1448 AH (August 3, 2026).
Umrah Pilgrims Could Face 50,000 Riyals Fine for Staying Beyond Visa Validity
Expats who stay in Saudi Arabia after their visa expires, including Umrah pilgrims, risk fines, jail and deportation.
Austria’s Lobmeyr Family Built 140 Chandeliers for Masjid an-Nabawi in 1980s
The Rath family of Vienna spent decades crafting crystal chandeliers now hanging inside Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) in Madinah.
Buggy Rides to Masjid Quba: Routes, Fares and Timing
Pilgrims travelling from Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) to Masjid Quba can now ride a buggy along the Quba Walkway instead of walking or taking a bus or taxi.
Muslims Can Now Own Property in Makkah and Madinah
Saudi Arabia opens freehold ownership in both holy cities to Muslim buyers worldwide, with applications live on the Saudi Properties portal.
Summer Quran Recitation Program at Masjid an-Nabawi: 28 June to 30 July 2026
Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) opens Quran recitation course for men and women in Madinah.
King Salman To Host 1,000 Umrah Guests from 16 Countries In 2026
Saudi Arabia sponsors pilgrims from across Asia under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visitation.
Masjid an-Nabawi Summer Volunteer Jobs Opens 18 June to 17 July 2026
The Presidency of Religious Affairs is recruiting male volunteers aged 15–65 for on-site roles at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.