Another Aerial Threat Alert Issued in Makkah Al Mukarramah
Residents were told to shelter in place at 1:25 PM. Civil Defense said the danger had passed at 1:36 PM.
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Masjid al-Haram Muadhin Ibrahim Al-Madani Passes Away at 51
Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Madani, a Muadhin at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) since 2018, died at dawn on Monday aged 51.
Khalid Al-Faisal’s Term as Makkah Governor Extended by 4 Years
A royal order renews Prince Khalid Al-Faisal as Makkah Governor and royal adviser for four more years.
Hajj 2027: Makkah Opens Catering Contractor Applications for Hajj 2027
Makkah’s Holy Capital Secretariat has opened Hajj 2027 catering contractor applications via its Easha platform.
Fact Check: Viral Video Does Not Show Houthi Drone Interception Near Makkah
Viral footage claimed to show a Houthi drone intercepted near Makkah is actually old footage from an earlier incident in Madinah.
Saudi Forces Destroy Houthi Drone Near Makkah Al-Mukarramah on Sept 15
Saudi air defenses destroyed a Houthi drone south of Makkah on Tuesday, the second such attempt since 2017.
Sheikh Al-Sudais Condemns Attacks Targeting Sacred Sites in Makkah
Sheikh Al-Sudais condemns attacks targeting Makkah’s sacred sites, urges unity, verified information, and continued protection of Saudi Arabia.
Commander of 1979 Makkah Grand Mosque Siege Dies at 86
Faleh bin Mohammed Al-Dhahiri, then a brigadier general, led the operation that ended the 1979 Makkah siege.
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.