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

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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

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March 15, 2026

March 20 Is the Last Date for Umrah Visa Issuance Before Hajj 2026

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set March 20, 2026 as the final date for issuing Umrah visas, with April 3, 2026 as the last permitted date to enter Saudi Arabia before the Hajj season begins.

bySamira Yusuf

Specialized Cardiac Emergency Zone Masjid al-Haram 2

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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

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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 29th night of Ramadan 1447 AH — marking his 36th consecutive completion of the Quran at the Grand Mosque.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

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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

96.6 Million Pilgrims Visit the Masjid al-Haram and Nabawi in 20 Days of Ramadan 2026

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March 11, 2026

96.6 Million Pilgrims Visit the Masjid al-Haram and Nabawi in 20 Days of Ramadan 2026

A total of 96.6 million worshippers and pilgrims passed through Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah during the first twenty days of Ramadan 1447 AH — 2026.

byWarda Shahid

Prophet's Mosque Launches Quran Recitation Program for Itikaf Participants

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March 10, 2026

Prophet’s Mosque Launches Quran Recitation Program for Itikaf Participants

The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques has launched a dedicated Quran recitation program for Itikaf participants at Masjid an-Nabawi, while the Ministry of Islamic Affairs rolls out women’s services system across key mosques in Madinah.

bySamira Yusuf

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

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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

Ramadan 2026 Tahajjud Prayers Begin Tonight at the Two Holy Mosques

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March 10, 2026

Ramadan 2026: Tahajjud Prayers Begin Tonight at the Two Holy Mosques

Tahajjud 2026 prayers start at 12:45 AM as worshippers seek the blessings of the last ten days of Ramadan.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

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

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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

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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

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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