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.
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Listen Masjid al Haram Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (21 August, 2026)
Friday Khutbah (Sermon) from Grand Mosque in Arabic, English, Urdu, French, Farsi, Malay, Hausa, Turkish, Russian, Hindi, Indonesian and Chinese.
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.
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif Enters the Holy Kaaba
PM Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistani delegation performed Umrah and entered the Holy Kaaba in Makkah on Friday.
Saudi Hajj Hotline Handles 134,000 Calls Since June in 11 Languages
The Care Center for Guests of the Most Merciful, reachable through the unified number 1966, continues to answer pilgrim calls around the clock in more than 11 languages.
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Launches Contest for Best Pilgrim Umbrella
Ministry invites designers to create lightweight, sun-safe umbrellas for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
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.
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.