Umrah Pilgrims Could Face 50,000 Riyals Fine for Staying Beyond Visa Validity
Expats who stay in Saudi Arabia after their visa expires, including Umrah pilgrims, risk fines, jail and deportation.
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Museum Displays Quran Writing Materials from Prophet Muhammad PBUH’s Era
The museum in Makkah’s Hira Cultural District shows replica leather, wood, stone and bone pieces used to write the Quran under Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Masjid Addas: Where the Prophet ﷺ Met Servant Addas
A small mosque in Taif marks the spot where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ rested and met a Christian servant named Addas.
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.
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.
Hajj 2027 Cost Set to Rise
Officials say Saudi price rises, fuel costs, and currency shifts will push Hajj costs up in 2027 for pilgrims across countries, not just one nation.
Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims Must Declare Cash or Gold Over SAR 40,000
Travelers, including Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, must now declare cash and gold above SAR 40,000 at Saudi borders.
Hajj Ministry Completes 100% Cloud Migration of Data Center
Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah marks full cloud transition of the Hajj and Umrah Data Center, serving over 20 million pilgrims yearly.
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.
Saudi Arabia Ranked As One of The Safest Countries in The World in 2025
Saudi Arabia leads all G20 nations in personal safety, with nearly all residents feeling safe walking alone at night.
Saudi Arabia Bans Entry of Citizens From Congo, Uganda and South Sudan
Saudi Arabia halts citizen travel and suspends entry — including for Umrah pilgrims — from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan over Ebola risk.
Muslims Can Now Own Property in Makkah and Madinah
Saudi Arabia opens freehold ownership in both holy cities to Muslim buyers worldwide, with applications live on the Saudi Properties portal.
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.