Masjid al-Haram Opens Women’s Volunteer in Tech, Media, AI, Photography, Data and Design
The Presidency of Religious Affairs is accepting applications from Saudi and non-Saudi women aged 18 and above across six professional fields.
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Listen Masjid al Haram Friday Khutbah in Different Languages (12 June, 2026)
Friday Khutbah (Sermon) from Grand Mosque in Arabic, English, Urdu, French, Farsi, Malay, Hausa, Turkish, Russian, Hindi, Indonesian and Chinese.
Saudi Arabia and Turkey Sign Railway Deal to Link Europe with Makkah and Madinah
Two MoUs signed in Riyadh on 9 June 2026 lay the groundwork for an overland rail corridor passing through Makkah al-Mukarramah, Madinah al-Munawwarah and NEOM.
Masjid al-Haram Launches Second Summer Quran Course for 1448 AH
Free Quran memorisation, review, and recitation programme open to all at Masjid al-Haram.
Can You Bring Extra Zamzam Water Home After Umrah?
What Umrah pilgrims need to know before packing Zamzam in their luggage — and what to do if you want more than your official 5L.
Saudi Initiative Turns Used Ihrams Into Bags, Pillows and Souvenirs
Saudi Initiative Saudi program transforms discarded pilgrim garments into bags, pillows, and souvenirs while creating jobs for women from low-income families.
Hajj 2026: Indonesian Woman Aged 104 Becomes Oldest Pilgrim at Hajj
Mbah Marsiyah, born in 1921, saved for years by selling porridge — keeping her dream secret until her money was ready.
1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026, Official Statistics
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics releases the official pilgrim count for the 1447 AH Hajj season.
Hajj 2026: London Mayor Sadiq Khan Performs Hajj
Pakistani minister Fahd Haroon met Sadiq Khan inside Masjid an-Nabawi during 2026 Hajj.
Eid al-Adha 2026: Bandar Baleelah To Lead Eid Salah At Masjid al-Haram
The Imam and Khateeb of Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) will deliver the Eid Al Adha sermon at the world’s holiest site in 2026.
Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Told to Stay in Camps Between 10 am and 4 pm
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah warns outdoor movement during peak heat hours puts pilgrims at serious risk.
Manufacturing of the Kaaba’s Kiswah for 1448 AH Has Been Successfully Completed
The Kiswa covering the Holy Kaaba is crafted over months at a dedicated complex in Makkah, using gold thread, black silk, and Quranic verse embroidery.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Using AI, Drones, and Facial Recognition For Hajj
Saudi authorities have built their most advanced security operation yet for Hajj 2026, using artificial intelligence and drone technology to manage crowds and catch unauthorised pilgrims.
Hajj 2026: Mobile Medical Units Launched on Hijrah Road
Saudi Arabia has activated specialised mobile medical vehicles along the highway between Madinah and Makkah to provide on-the-road healthcare for pilgrims.
Sun to Align Directly Above the Kaaba on Eid al-Adha 2026 — The First Time in 139 Years
On May 27, 2026, at 12:18 PM Makkah time, the sun will sit exactly above the Kaaba, casting no shadow and giving perfect Qibla alignment on a rare Eid al-Adha.