Summer Quran Recitation Program at Masjid an-Nabawi: 28 June to 30 July 2026
Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) opens Quran recitation course for men and women in Madinah.
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King Salman To Host 1,000 Umrah Guests from 16 Countries In 2026
Saudi Arabia sponsors pilgrims from across Asia under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visitation.
Ghusl Kaaba Ceremony to Take Place on June 30, 2026
The traditional Ghusl Kaaba (cleansing of the Kaaba) ceremony is scheduled to take place on the 15th of Muharram, 1448 AH falling on Monday, June 30 2026.
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.
Applications Open for Companies to Serve International Pilgrims at Hajj 2027
Companies serving international pilgrims can apply from 6–10 July 2026.
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.
Breaking Bad Actor Giancarlo Esposito Accepts Islam in Saudi Arabia
Hollywood star recited the Shahada and prayed at a mosque while filming in the Kingdom, Saudi entertainment chief says.
Saudi Arabia’s Flag Kept Above The Ground at The FIFA World Cup 2026
Saudi Arabia’s national flag, which bears the Shahada, was held aloft rather than laid on the pitch during Tuesday’s World Cup ceremony — a quiet but deliberate accommodation by FIFA.
Masjid an-Nabawi Summer Volunteer Jobs Opens 18 June to 17 July 2026
The Presidency of Religious Affairs is recruiting male volunteers aged 15–65 for on-site roles at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.
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.
Get Free Quran in Your Language at Masjid an-Nabawi
Visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque can collect a free Quran in their own language. Distribution points are open after prayers at several gates.
World’s Longest Sewing Machine Helps Complete the 2026 Kiswah
The final stitches of the new Kiswah were completed at the King Abdulaziz Complex in Makkah using one of the longest sewing machines on Earth.
Careem Bike Lets Pilgrims Ride to Madinah’s Historic Mosques for 29 SAR
Pilgrims in Madinah can rent e-bikes through the Careem app from stations near Masjid an-Nabawi to visit mosques and historic sites across the city.
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.