Listen Masjid al Haram Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (11 September, 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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Fire Breaks Out at Hotel Near Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Smoke seen rising from Jabal Omar hotel buildings as emergency teams respond.
Two Egyptian Umrah Pilgrims Killed in Bus Crash in Makkah
Bus carrying 47 Egyptian pilgrims crashes near Al-Jumum on the way to Makkah, leaving 25 injured.
Wadi Al-Mughammas: Where Abraha’s Elephant Army Halted
Al-Mughammas is a valley about three miles from Makkah where Abraha’s army camped before its advance on the Kaaba, and where accounts place the elephant Mahmud’s refusal to move forward.
Well of Tuwa (Bir Tuwa): Prophet Muhammad PBUH Took Bath In It
Well of Tuwa is also called Bir Tuwa. Jarwal is one of the famous Makkah areas.
Saudi Arabia Opens AI and Technology Innovation Program for Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi
Sixth edition of “Think for the Two Holy Mosques” invites young innovators to submit ideas by September 16, 2026.
Can Women Pray on the Rooftop of Masjid al-Haram?
Yes, women have separate prayer spaces on the rooftop, with tips on the best time, gates, and facilities.
Sheikh Al-Sudais Warns Against Mawlid Celebrations
Masjid al-Haram imam says celebrating the Prophet’s birthday has no basis in Islam and copies Christian practices.
Children’s Activities Start at Masjid al-Haram Library Through 26 August 2026
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques is running cultural and educational activities for children at the Makkah Haram Library.
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.
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.
Umrah Pilgrims Must Book Nusuk Service Package for Every Visit
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says a valid multiple-entry visa does not remove the need to book a package and permit for each trip.
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.
Makkah Deploys AI Robots at 46th Quran Competition
Ministry of Islamic Affairs uses robots and AI to guide visitors in over 90 languages at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque).
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Sign Joint Defence Agreement Near Masjid al-Haram
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, expanding military cooperation and declaring an attack on one as an attack on all.