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.
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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.
List of All Eclipses Visible From Makkah and Madinah Until 2038
A full list of solar and lunar eclipses visible from Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi from 2026 to 2038.
Makkah Deploys AI Robots at 46th Quran Competition
Ministry of Islamic Affairs uses robots and AI to guide visitors in over 90 languages at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque).
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Sign Joint Defence Agreement Near Masjid al-Haram
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, expanding military cooperation and declaring an attack on one as an attack on all.
Makkah Commission Tracked Hajj 2026 With 9M Traffic Images
Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites used geospatial data and digital maps to manage roads, services and pilgrim movement throughout Hajj 1447.