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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.
Over 190,000 Umrah Visas Issued as 1447 Umrah Season Starts
Since Wednesday, Dhu al-Hijjah 15, more than 190,000 Umrah visas have been granted via the Nusuk platform.
GCC Citizens Get Year-Round Umrah Access via Instant Permits
GCC nationals can now perform Umrah any time of year through any port with instant permits on Nusuk, plus easy visa options for transit, tourist, and dedicated Umrah visas.
Saudi Arabia Grants 30-Day Extension for Expired Visit Visas
Visitors can now extend expired visit visas for final departure through Absher from 1 Muharram 1447 AH (June 27, 2025) by paying required fees and fines.
Kaaba Gets New Kiswa as New Islamic Year 1447 Begins
The Kiswa is the black silk cloth with decorative stitching that covers the Sacred Kaaba. It gets replaced every year when the new Islamic calendar year begins.
Islamic New Year 1447 Begins as Crescent Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia confirms the sighting of the Muharram crescent, marking Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the first day of the new Hijri year 1447. Muslims around the world prepare for a month of spiritual reflection and remembrance.
2025 Kiswa of the Kaaba Costs 25 million Riyals and Weighs 1415 KG
Saudi Arabia reveals the new Kiswah after 11 months of meticulous work, featuring 47 handcrafted silk panels, 68 Quranic verses in gold and silver thread, and weighing over 1,400 kilograms.
Saudi Arabia Uses U.S.-Made Patriot Missile Systems To Protect Masjid al Haram and Nabawi
Saudi Arabia uses Patriot and THAAD missile defense systems to protect the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, along with important national buildings and facilities, from potential attacks in the region.
Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari: The Calligrapher Who Left His Mark on the Kaaba
When millions of Muslims turn toward the Kaaba in Mecca for prayer, few may realize that the sweeping gold calligraphy on its iconic black cloth, the Kiswa, bears the legacy of a single artist — Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari.
Kiswah to Be Changed on 1st Muharram 1447 (June 25, 2025)
Makkah prepares for the ceremonial replacement of the Kaaba’s cloth covering on 1st Muharram 1447 AH, a moment that marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year.