Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Launches New Digital Integrations Portal
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah introduces single platform to link with government and private partners.
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Listen Masjid al Haram Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (31 July, 2026)
Friday Khutbah (Sermon) from Grand Mosque in Arabic, English, Urdu, French, Farsi, Malay, Hausa, Turkish, Russian, Hindi, Indonesian and Chinese.
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 and Nabawi Institutes Open 1448 AH Admissions
Registration for intermediate, secondary and bachelor’s programs runs until 20 Safar 1448 AH (August 3, 2026).
Imam of Masjid al-Haram Sheikh Abdullah Al-Juhani Undergoes Successful Surgery, Recovering Now
Grand Mosque Imam Dr. Abdullah Al-Juhani recovers well after successful operation.
1,000-Year-Old Ibn al-Bawwab Quran Displayed in Makkah
Only two copies of the ancient manuscript exist worldwide, and one is now on show at the Iqra exhibition in Makkah
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.
Museum Displays Quran Writing Materials from Prophet Muhammad PBUH’s Era
The museum in Makkah’s Hira Cultural District shows replica leather, wood, stone and bone pieces used to write the Quran under Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
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.
Imam of Kaaba Sheikh Saleh Humaid Visits Uzbekistan After 35 Years
Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid attends Islamic Civilization Forum in first such visit in 35 years
Maher Al-Muaiqly Promoted to Professor of Islamic Jurisprudence
Grand Mosque imam Sheikh Dr. Maher Al-Muaiqly receives professorship in Fiqh from Umm Al-Qura University.
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.
Rushing to Hajr al-Aswad Before Prayer Ends Breaks Salah, Says Sheikh Sudais
Grand Mosque Imam warns that trying to kiss the Black Stone before the closing salutation is finished nullifies the prayer.
Kaaba Washed in Annual Ghusl Ceremony on 15 Muharram 1448 AH
Prince Saud bin Mishal led the Ghusl al-Kaaba ceremony at Masjid al-Haram on behalf of King Salman.
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.