Masjid Al Haram Gets Helpline Phone Number For Visitors
New phone service and on‑site help desks guide visitors through prayer and rites at Masjid al‑Haram and Masjid an‑Nabawi.
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New App Allows Visitors to Reserve Parking at Masjid an‑Nabawi
Saudi authorities have opened a 4,300‑space underground garage beneath the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, bookable and payable via the new Mawgif parking app.
Saudi Arabia Suspends Nine Umrah Companies for Safety Violations
Crackdown targets unlicensed housing and contractual breaches
Masjid an Nabawi Launched 24/7 Helpline for Pilgrims
24/7 inquiry service activated for ritual guidance at 8001111935.
List of Locations For Inquiry at Masjid al Haram
14 permanent assistance stations operational year-round with multilingual support.
8 Islamic Ziyarat Places To Visit in Taif
Walk in the footsteps of prophets through Saudi Arabia’s mountain oasis of faith.
Sun to Align Directly Over Kaaba Tomorrow 15 July 2025 at 12:27 PM
It will happen tomorrow at 12:27 PM Makkah time.
Saudi Leadership Renews Contracts for Imams and Khateebs of the Two Holy Mosques
Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais thanks the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for extending the appointments of Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque religious leaders in support of Vision 2030.
Kaaba Washed in 2025 Annual Ghusl Ceremony
The Holy Kaaba was washed after Fajr prayers using hand-picked Taif roses and sacred Zamzam.
Foreigners Can Buy Property in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and Jeddah from January 2026
New law permits non-Saudis to own real estate nationwide starting January 2026 with special conditions for holy cities.
Ghusl Kaaba Ceremony to Take Place on July 10, 2025
The traditional Ghusl Kaaba (cleansing of the Kaaba) ceremony is scheduled to take place on the 15th of Muharram, 1447 AH falling on Thursday, July 10 or Friday, 2025.
Cultural Bus Tours Launched in Makkah
The Royal Commission has rolled out three new routes—Central Region, Hira Cultural District, and Pilgrimage Landmarks—offering guided, multi‑language commentary and transport to Makkah’s top historical and religious sites.
Indonesian President Performs Umrah and Entered the Kaaba
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto performed Umrah in Mecca on July 2, 2025.
Madinah Opens Permit Applications for Hajj 2026 Pilgrim Housing
Property owners and investors urged to apply early and meet all regulatory standards to prepare for the 1447 AH pilgrimage season
Saudia Partners with Vietnam Airlines to Ease Umrah Travel for Vietnamese Pilgrims
New codeshare agreement creates direct pathways for Umrah pilgrims from Vietnam to Islam’s holiest sites.