Listen Masjid al Haram Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (Aug 15, 2025)
Friday Khutbah (Sermon) from Grand Mosque in Arabic, English, Urdu, French, Farsi, Malay, Hausa, Turkish, Russian, Hindi, Indonesian and Chinese.
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Pilgrims Told Not to Sit in Masjid al-Haram Corridors
Workers ask visitors to keep passageways and courtyards clear, so people can move freely during Tawaf, Sa‘i and peak prayer times.
Pedestrian Signals Activated Near Haramain Train Station in Makkah
New pedestrian crossings have begun operating close to the Haramain Train station in the holy city.
Location of Free Safety Bracelets in Masjid al Haram
Saudi authority provides wristbands at King Abdulaziz Gate 1 and King Fahd Gate 79 to locate lost children and elderly during prayers.
Saudi Opens Interactive Hijrah Trail from Mecca to Medina to Help Pilgrims Relive Prophet’s Migration
Starting this November, 300,000 participants will follow a restored 470 km route—complete with rest stations, interactive hubs, and 4×4 transport—to experience the Prophet’s migration.
Non‑Muslims Banned from Buying Properties in Makkah and Madinah
Starting January 1, 2026, non-Saudi investors may buy property in Riyadh and Jeddah, while Mecca and Medina remain restricted to Muslim individuals and certain Saudi entities.
Masjid Al Haram Gets Helpline Phone Number For Visitors
New phone service and on‑site help desks guide visitors through prayer and rites at Masjid al‑Haram and Masjid an‑Nabawi.
Kaaba Washed in 2025 Annual Ghusl Ceremony
The Holy Kaaba was washed after Fajr prayers using hand-picked Taif roses and sacred Zamzam.
Ghusl Kaaba Ceremony to Take Place on July 10, 2025
The traditional Ghusl Kaaba (cleansing of the Kaaba) ceremony is scheduled to take place on the 15th of Muharram, 1447 AH falling on Thursday, July 10 or Friday, 2025.
Backup Imams Appointed at Masjid al Haram and Nabawi For Every Prayer
Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al‑Sudais mandates that every obligatory prayer at Masjid al‑Haram and Masjid an‑Nabawi include secondary imams and muezzins to maintain uninterrupted worship.
Cultural Bus Tours Launched in Makkah
The Royal Commission has rolled out three new routes—Central Region, Hira Cultural District, and Pilgrimage Landmarks—offering guided, multi‑language commentary and transport to Makkah’s top historical and religious sites.
2025 Kiswa of the Kaaba Costs 25 million Riyals and Weighs 1415 KG
Saudi Arabia reveals the new Kiswah after 11 months of meticulous work, featuring 47 handcrafted silk panels, 68 Quranic verses in gold and silver thread, and weighing over 1,400 kilograms.
Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari: The Calligrapher Who Left His Mark on the Kaaba
When millions of Muslims turn toward the Kaaba in Mecca for prayer, few may realize that the sweeping gold calligraphy on its iconic black cloth, the Kiswa, bears the legacy of a single artist — Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari.
Kiswah to Be Changed on 1st Muharram 1447 (June 25, 2025)
Makkah prepares for the ceremonial replacement of the Kaaba’s cloth covering on 1st Muharram 1447 AH, a moment that marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year.
AI Device To Track Daily Pilgrim Numbers Launched at Masjid al Haram
Masjid Al Haram has launched state-of-the-art monitoring devices at its entrances to accurately record the daily influx of pilgrims.