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Ramadan 2026 Masjid al-Haram Reaches Full Capacity on 27th Night

News

March 16, 2026

Ramadan 2026: Masjid al-Haram Reaches Full Capacity on 27th Night

Masjid al-Haram reached full capacity on the night of the 27th of Ramadan — March 15, 2026 — with authorities managing access at the gates and giving entry priority to those performing Umrah.

byWarda Shahid

Specialized Cardiac Emergency Zone Masjid al-Haram 2

News

March 14, 2026

Specialized Cardiac Emergency Zone Launched at Masjid al-Haram

The Makkah Health Cluster has activated a dedicated cardiac emergency unit at the Grand Mosque, deploying a 30-member medical team, 10 intensive care beds, and a mobile catheterization lab to respond to heart emergencies among the millions of pilgrims.

byWarda Shahid

Ramadan 2026 Sheikh Sudais to Lead Khatam al-Quran Dua

News

March 13, 2026

Ramadan 2026: Sheikh Sudais to Lead Khatam al-Quran Dua

Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President and Chief Imam of Masjid al-Haram, will lead the Khatam al-Quran dua on the 17 March 2026 (29th night of Ramadan 1447 AH) — marking his 36th consecutive completion of the Quran at the Grand Mosque.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

News

March 13, 2026

Fire Breaks Out at Mira Ajyad Hotel in Makkah, Damaging Restaurant and Hotel Facade

Makkah Civil Defence extinguished a fire that broke out at Mira Ajyad Hotel in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, damaging a restaurant and the hotel facade. No injuries were recorded.

byWarda Shahid

Ramadan 2026 Worshipers Start Itikaf at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi

News

March 10, 2026

Ramadan 2026: Worshipers Start Itikaf at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi

Thousands of worshippers have entered Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi to begin Itikaf.

byWarda Shahid

The Conquest Of Makkah Facts And Summary

Stories

March 9, 2026

Conquest Of Makkah: Full Story, Facts And Summary

The Conquest of Makkah, also known as Fatah Makkah, stands as one of the greatest and most significant…

byHaniya Hassan

man driving pilgrim cart inside masjid al haram grand mosque in makkah

News

March 9, 2026

Hotel-to-Masjid al-Haram Transport Booking Service Launched for Umrah Pilgrims

The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has introduced a new electronic transport booking service, allowing Umrah pilgrims to request vehicles directly from their hotels to the Grand Mosque without visiting any transportation point.

bySamira Yusuf

News

March 9, 2026

Ramadan 2026: Imam of Kaaba Falls Ill During Taraweeh as Sheikh Bandar Baleela Led Taraweeh

Sheikh Abdullah Al-Juhany excused himself after four rakats during Taraweeh prayers after experiencing fatigue and exhaustion, with Sheikh Bandar Baleela stepping in to lead the remainder of the prayer.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

News

March 6, 2026

Video Call Service With Scholars Launched In Hotels Near Masjid al-Haram

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has rolled out a video call service in Makkah this Ramadan, giving pilgrims and visitors direct access to scholars, preachers, and translators across more than 40 languages at mosques and hotels near the Grand Mosque.

bySamira Yusuf

News

March 2, 2026

Mobile Phone Charging Stations Installed at Masjid al-Haram

New charging stations allow pilgrims to power their phones for 30 minutes while they pray.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

News

February 25, 2026

Videos of Saudi Riyals in Iftar Packages in Masjid Al Haram and Nabawi Are FAKE

Viral videos claiming that iftar boxes distributed at Masjid Al Haram and Masjid an Nabawi contain Saudi riyals are false. Investigations reveal that any appearance of money in these packages is due to tampering, as official iftar boxes are sealed and contain only essential supplies for breaking fast.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

News

February 23, 2026

Childcare Centers at Masjid al-Haram to Operate 24 Hours Daily Throughout Ramadan 2026

Free childcare services near Gate 100 and Gate 104 allow worshippers to pray with peace of mind.

byMaisah

Sheikh Bandar Baleela Appointed Official Mufti for Makkah Region

News

February 3, 2026

Sheikh Bandar Baleela Appointed Official Mufti for Makkah Region

Imam and Khateeb of the Masjid al-Haram is among eight senior scholars assigned to issue official fatwas in specific regions across Saudi Arabia.

bySamira Yusuf

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Ramadan

January 17, 2026

Makkah: Suhoor & Iftar Timings 2026 Ramadan

The official prayer timetable for Makkah during Ramadan 1447/2026. Find accurate daily Suhoor (Imsak) and Iftar (Maghrib) times for the holy city, all in AM/PM format.

byMohammad bin Abdullah