Masjid al Haram and Nabawi Institutes Open 1448 AH Admissions
Registration for intermediate, secondary and bachelor’s programs runs until 20 Safar 1448 AH (August 3, 2026).
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Imam of Masjid al-Haram Sheikh Abdullah Al-Juhani Undergoes Successful Surgery, Recovering Now
Grand Mosque Imam Dr. Abdullah Al-Juhani recovers well after successful operation.
1,000-Year-Old Ibn al-Bawwab Quran Displayed in Makkah
Only two copies of the ancient manuscript exist worldwide, and one is now on show at the Iqra exhibition in Makkah
Total Solar Eclipse to Turn Day Into Night in Saudi Arabia in 2027
Makkah and Jeddah are among the cities set to see a rare total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027.
Austria’s Lobmeyr Family Built 140 Chandeliers for Masjid an-Nabawi in 1980s
The Rath family of Vienna spent decades crafting crystal chandeliers now hanging inside Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) in Madinah.
Imam of Kaaba Sheikh Saleh Humaid Visits Uzbekistan After 35 Years
Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid attends Islamic Civilization Forum in first such visit in 35 years
Maher Al-Muaiqly Promoted to Professor of Islamic Jurisprudence
Grand Mosque imam Sheikh Dr. Maher Al-Muaiqly receives professorship in Fiqh from Umm Al-Qura University.
Masjid al-Haram Cooling System Maintains 22–24°C for Worshippers
One of the world’s largest cooling networks keeps the Grand Mosque comfortable during Umrah and peak summer heat.
Rushing to Hajr al-Aswad Before Prayer Ends Breaks Salah, Says Sheikh Sudais
Grand Mosque Imam warns that trying to kiss the Black Stone before the closing salutation is finished nullifies the prayer.
Kaaba Washed in Annual Ghusl Ceremony on 15 Muharram 1448 AH
Prince Saud bin Mishal led the Ghusl al-Kaaba ceremony at Masjid al-Haram on behalf of King Salman.
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.
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.
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.