Teacher of Masjid al-Haram, Sheikh Abdullah bin Suleiman Al-Amr Dies After 50 Years of Service
Scholar spent five decades teaching creed, Tafsir, and Fiqh at Masjid al-Haram.
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Applications Open for Companies to Serve International Pilgrims at Hajj 2027
Companies serving international pilgrims can apply from 6–10 July 2026.
8 Muharram – 20 Safar 1448: Online Summer Jurisprudence Course at Masjid al Haram
Islamic jurisprudence course runs at Masjid al-Haram from 8 Muharram to 20 Safar 1448 AH.
Production of 2027 Kaaba’s Kiswah Has Started
Work on the Holy Kaaba’s sacred cloth covering for Hijri year 1449 gets underway at the King Abdulaziz Complex in Makkah.
Hadith Memorization Course Opens at Masjid al-Haram From 26 June to 4 August 2026
Free in-person programme for men and women at Masjid al-Haram runs from 26 June to 4 August 2026.
World’s Longest Sewing Machine Helps Complete the 2026 Kiswah
The final stitches of the new Kiswah were completed at the King Abdulaziz Complex in Makkah using one of the longest sewing machines on Earth.
Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar: Bangladeshi-Born Calligrapher Who Refined the Design of the Kaaba’s Kiswa
Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar has written the Quranic verses on the Kiswa since 2002 — a Bangladeshi-born calligrapher who now holds Saudi citizenship.
Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari: His Name Has Been on the Kiswa of the Kaaba for Over 50 Years
Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari joined the Kiswa factory at 15 and spent over 30 years shaping the sacred covering’s identity.
Kaaba Gets New Kiswa as Islamic Year 1448 Begins
New black silk cover will be installed on the Holy Kaaba at Masjid al-Haram on 1 Muharram 1448 AH.
Kiswah Changing Ceremony 2026 Watch Live Coverage
Watch the Kiswa (Kaaba covering) Changing Ceremony 2026 live from Makkah. Full HD live stream coverage of this sacred annual event.
2026 Kiswah: All You Need To Know About New Kaaba’s Kiswah
A look at the 2026 Kaaba Kiswah, including its manufacture, materials, craftsmanship, and annual replacement at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah.
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.
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.