Imams of Istisqa Salah at Masjid al-Haram (2001-2026)
Complete list of the imams and khateebs who led the Istisqa salat, the prayer for rain, at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) in Makkah.
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New Institutional System to Develop Religious Services at Masjid al-Haram and Nabawi Launched
A new three-body system to fund and run religious services at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi was launched in Makkah on 2 November 2026.
New Makkah Third Ring Road Cuts Masjid al Haram Travel Time by Up to 90%
Makkah’s new Third Ring Road extension cuts travel time to Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) by up to 90%, with the trip falling from 16.5 km to 6.5 km.
Nusuk App Now Offers Electric Cart Booking at Masjid al-Haram
Pilgrims can book electric carts for Tawaf and Sai at Masjid al-Haram through the Nusuk app, a service aimed at older visitors and people who struggle to walk.
Umrah Pilgrims Among 17 Killed in Riyadh Airport Missile Strike
A missile hit King Khalid International Airport on October 10, killing 12 and injuring 309, including Umrah pilgrims.
Man Arrested at Masjid al-Haram for Harassing Passersby
Security forces in Makkah detained the man and sent him to Public Prosecution. Suicide bomber claims are false.
Upcoming Projects in Madinah and Makkah
Hotels, an entertainment park, a wellness resort and new districts are planned near the two holy mosques.
Dr. Fareed Al-Ghamdi Appointed Deputy Head at Masjid al-Haram
Sheikh Al-Sudais has appointed Prof. Dr. Fareed bin Ali Al-Ghamdi as deputy president for religious affairs at the mosque and supervisor of business development.
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.
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.
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.
Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Muhammad and Algeria’s Jumana Shraitiyah Wins 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition
Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Muhammad and Algeria’s Jumana Shraitiyah won the top prizes at the King Abdulaziz Quran Competition in Makkah.
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.
Dkhoni Begins Supplying Premium Bakhoor to Masjid al-Haram & Masjid an-Nabawi
Dkhoni has begun exclusively supplying premium bakhoor to Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi, using rare Marouki oud sourced from Southeast Asia and India.