Nigerian President Tinubu Enters Kaaba After Umrah
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu entered the Kaaba and prayed inside with his delegation after Umrah, with access granted by King Salman and the Crown Prince.
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New Institutional System to Develop Religious Services at Masjid al-Haram and Nabawi Launched
A new three-body system to fund and run religious services at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi was launched in Makkah on 2 November 2026.
Where Women Can Listen to Lectures in Masjid an-Nabawi
Women can listen to live Islamic lessons in Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque). Find the exact gates, spots, timings and scholars for the eastern and western expansions.
Haramain Trains Now Run Non-Stop Between Makkah–Madinah Take 2:15 Hours Travel Time
Non-stop Haramain High Speed Railway trains now run between Makkah and Madinah in 2 hours 15 minutes, with a direct Jeddah airport to Madinah route too.
New Makkah Third Ring Road Cuts Masjid al Haram Travel Time by Up to 90%
Makkah’s new Third Ring Road extension cuts travel time to Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) by up to 90%, with the trip falling from 16.5 km to 6.5 km.
Masjid al Haram Completes 100 Years Of Salah Under One Imam Only
Makkah completes 100 years of salah under one Imam only. Learn how King Abdulaziz ended separate congregations in 1926 and restored unified prayer in Masjid al-Haram.
Nusuk App Now Offers Electric Cart Booking at Masjid al-Haram
Pilgrims can book electric carts for Tawaf and Sai at Masjid al-Haram through the Nusuk app, a service aimed at older visitors and people who struggle to walk.
Security Alert Issued in The Holy City of Makkah
A security alert was issued in the holy city of Makkah on Saturday, 24 October 2026. Saudi Civil Defense lifted it about 10 minutes later.
Indonesia to Send First Hajj 2027 Flight on 11 April
Indonesia will send its first Hajj 2027 flight to Madinah on 11 April. Pilgrims enter dormitories on 10 April, and Wukuf at Arafah is on 15 May.
Saudi Arabia Intercepts 4 Drones Over Madinah and Eastern Region
Coalition forces intercepted and destroyed 4 drones launched towards Saudi Arabia early today over Madinah Al-Munawwarah and the Eastern Region.
Masjid an Nabawi to Replace I’tikaaf Tents With Permanent Rooms
Construction workers at Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) say I’tikaaf preparations have started and tents will no longer be used.
Masjid al-Haram Imam Sheikh Dr. Bandar Baleelah Promoted to Associate Professor at Taif University
Sheikh Dr. Bandar Baleelah, Imam of Masjid al-Haram, has been promoted to Associate Professor of Fiqh at Taif University.
Danantara Invests SAR 6 Billion in Makkah Hotel and Land
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara has completed its purchase of Novotel Makkah Thakher and 14 land plots in Makkah, with over SAR 6 billion invested.
Visit Timings For Rawdah (Riyaz ul Jannah) For Men and Women 2026
Updated time slots for men and women, with permits required every 365 days via Nusuk platform or instant access near mosque.
Jeddah Airport Moves All North Terminal Flights to Terminal 4
All North Terminal flights at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz Airport now run from Terminal 4 and the Hajj and Umrah Terminal Complex from October 17, 2026.