Listen Masjid al Haram Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (Jan 23, 2026)
Friday Khutbah (Sermon) from Grand Mosque in Arabic, English, Urdu, French, Farsi, Malay, Hausa, Turkish, Russian, Hindi, Indonesian and Chinese.
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Makkah: Suhoor & Iftar Timings 2026 Ramadan
The official prayer timetable for Makkah during Ramadan 1447/2026. Find accurate daily Suhoor (Imsak) and Iftar (Maghrib) times for the holy city, all in AM/PM format.
Makkah Upgrades Kadi Parking Area for Pilgrims
Major upgrade includes new mosque, commercial kiosks, and organized bus lanes for easy movement between the area and the Grand Mosque.
Masjid al-Haram Deploys Smart Sensors to Monitor Pilgrim Flow and Prevent Overcrowding
Advanced counting systems track visitor flow in real-time, to proactive interventions for pilgrim safety.
Indonesian Hajj Village Project in Makkah Set for 2028 Launch
Minister confirms hotel complex will not be ready for 2026 Hajj, citing standard construction timelines, with phased opening expected within two years.
Makkah Bus Launches New Route Connecting Hira Cultural District to Masjid al-Haram
Public transport service introduces Route 9H, providing a direct link from key city stations to the Hira Cultural District.
Applications Open for Hajj 2026 Seasonal Jobs
The Makkah-based development firms announces a recruitment program for Saudi nationals to work during the upcoming Hajj 2026 (1447 AH) season.
Winter Quran Memorization Program 2026 in Masjid al-Haram Has Started
Winter Quranic Memorization and Review Program for 1447 AH, offering structured courses, with eligibility criteria for local and international applicants.
Location of Free Safety Wristbands in Masjid al Haram
Saudi authority provides wristbands at Ajyad Gate 3 and King Fahd Gate 79 to locate lost children and elderly.
Two Holy Mosques Authority Wins Prestigious Service Award
General Authority for Care of Two Holy Mosques receives Bronze Award at Saudi Customer Experience Awards for innovative pilgrim service initiative.
Jupiter to Align Directly Above Kaaba at 3:09 AM Friday (5 Dec 2025)
Jupiter will position itself on top of Kaaba at 3:09 AM Friday, as per Jeddah astronomy.
NASA Astronaut Shares Image of Kaaba from Space
Astronaut Donald Pettit photographs Kaaba from the International Space Station, with the illuminated Makkah city visible as a distinct bright.
Vlogger Exposes Lots of Trash Littering at Cave of Hira
Social media creator documents piles of litter at the site where Prophet Muhammad PBUH received the first Quranic revelations.
New Tower Similar To The Clock Tower To Be Built Near Masjid al-Haram
King Salman Gateway Project to feature a skyscraper rivaling Abraj Al-Bait’s scale in new architectural plans overlooking Masjid al-Haram, with full details coming soon.
Masjid al Haram Institute Launches Online Learning Classes
Historic Islamic institute opens applications for intermediate-level distance learning program in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s National Center for E-Learning.