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March 23, 2026

Over 33 Million Iftar Meals Served at the Two Holy Mosques During Ramadan 2026

More than 33 million Iftar meals were served to worshippers and pilgrims at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi throughout Ramadan 1447 AH — one of the largest hospitality operations carried out at the Two Holy Mosques during the holy month.

byMaisah

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March 20, 2026

Listen Masjid al Haram Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (Mar 20, 2026)

Friday Khutbah (Sermon) from Grand Mosque in Arabic, English, Urdu, French, Farsi, Malay, Hausa, Turkish, Russian, Hindi, Indonesian and Chinese.

byZahra Ashfaq

Masjid al-Haram Installs 350 Column Coding Boards to Help Pilgrims Navigate

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March 19, 2026

Masjid al-Haram Installs 350 Column Coding Boards to Help Pilgrims Navigate

The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has launched a column coding board project inside Masjid al-Haram, installing 350 directional boards across the mosque’s pillars to help worshippers navigate the mosque quickly and easily.

byMaisah

More than one million copies of the Quran distributed in the Two Holy Mosques during the month of Ramadan

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March 18, 2026

Over One Million Quran Copies Distributed Across the Two Holy Mosques During Ramadan 2026

The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has made over one million copies of the Quran available across Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi during Ramadan 1447 AH, with field teams working around the clock to ensure continuous availability for worshippers and pilgrims.

byMaisah

Makkah Police Detains Worshipper Found Praying on Top of Railing at Masjid al-Haram

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March 16, 2026

Police Detains Worshipper Found Praying on Top of Railing at Masjid al-Haram

On the 27th night of Ramadan 2026, a worshipper was removed at Masjid al-Haram after being found praying on top of a railing inside the mosque — with fellow worshippers playing a key role in alerting authorities.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

Ramadan 2026 Masjid al-Haram Reaches Full Capacity on 27th Night

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March 16, 2026

Ramadan 2026: Masjid al-Haram Reaches Full Capacity on 27th Night

Masjid al-Haram reached full capacity on the night of the 27th of Ramadan — March 15, 2026 — with authorities managing access at the gates and giving entry priority to those performing Umrah.

byWarda Shahid

Specialized Cardiac Emergency Zone Masjid al-Haram 2

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March 14, 2026

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.

byWarda Shahid

Ramadan 2026 Sheikh Sudais to Lead Khatam al-Quran Dua

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March 13, 2026

Ramadan 2026: Sheikh Sudais to Lead Khatam al-Quran Dua

Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President and Chief Imam of Masjid al-Haram, will lead the Khatam al-Quran dua on the 17 March 2026 (29th night of Ramadan 1447 AH) — marking his 36th consecutive completion of the Quran at the Grand Mosque.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

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March 13, 2026

Fire Breaks Out at Mira Ajyad Hotel in Makkah, Damaging Restaurant and Hotel Facade

Makkah Civil Defence extinguished a fire that broke out at Mira Ajyad Hotel in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, damaging a restaurant and the hotel facade. No injuries were recorded.

byWarda Shahid

Ramadan 2026 Worshipers Start Itikaf at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi

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March 10, 2026

Ramadan 2026: Worshipers Start Itikaf at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi

Thousands of worshippers have entered Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi to begin Itikaf.

byWarda Shahid

The Conquest Of Makkah Facts And Summary

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March 9, 2026

Conquest Of Makkah: Full Story, Facts And Summary

The Conquest of Makkah, also known as Fatah Makkah, stands as one of the greatest and most significant…

byHaniya Hassan

man driving pilgrim cart inside masjid al haram grand mosque in makkah

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March 9, 2026

Hotel-to-Masjid al-Haram Transport Booking Service Launched for Umrah Pilgrims

The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has introduced a new electronic transport booking service, allowing Umrah pilgrims to request vehicles directly from their hotels to the Grand Mosque without visiting any transportation point.

bySamira Yusuf

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March 9, 2026

Ramadan 2026: Imam of Kaaba Falls Ill During Taraweeh as Sheikh Bandar Baleela Led Taraweeh

Sheikh Abdullah Al-Juhany excused himself after four rakats during Taraweeh prayers after experiencing fatigue and exhaustion, with Sheikh Bandar Baleela stepping in to lead the remainder of the prayer.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

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March 6, 2026

Video Call Service With Scholars Launched In Hotels Near Masjid al-Haram

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has rolled out a video call service in Makkah this Ramadan, giving pilgrims and visitors direct access to scholars, preachers, and translators across more than 40 languages at mosques and hotels near the Grand Mosque.

bySamira Yusuf