Saudi Arabia and Turkey Sign Railway Deal to Link Europe with Makkah and Madinah
Two MoUs signed in Riyadh on 9 June 2026 lay the groundwork for an overland rail corridor passing through Makkah al-Mukarramah, Madinah al-Munawwarah and NEOM.
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Syrian President Places Piece of Kaaba’s Kiswa in Umayyad Mosque
Ahmed Al-Sharaa installs gifted piece of Kiswah in Damascus courtyard on Liberation Day anniversary.
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa Performs Umrah
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa enters the Kaaba in a rare honor, and triggers tightened security, showing Syria’s diplomatic resurgence under Saudi-backed reconciliation efforts.
First Friday Prayers Held in Damascus Umayyad Mosque Since Assad’s Fall
Damascus holds its first Friday prayers since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, marking the end of 13 years of civil war.
4 Rivers of Jannah on Earth with Locations
As stated in a hadith from Sahih Muslim, the four rivers we observe on Earth are also present in Jannah (Paradise).
Taiwan Provides $4 million Aid to Syria
This contribution was highlighted during the 10th annual Global Coalition meeting in Washington, D.C., where coalition members pledged additional funds for regional stabilization efforts.
Syria and Saudi Arabia Resume Hajj Flights After 12 Years
The first batch of over 200 Syrian Hajj pilgrims has landed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah airport.
During Umrah, Syrian Mother Reunited With Her Children After 11 Years
After years of separation due to the devastating war in Syria, the mother and children reunited with hugs and tears in Makkah.
Over 6 People Dead, 20 Wounded In Blast Near Zaynab Bint Ali (R.A) Shrine
According to the interior ministry, at least six people were killed and more than 20 were injured when…
Symbolic Protest: Muslim Man Declines to Burn Torah and Bible Despite Approval By Swedish
A Syrian Muslim obtained permits to burn Torahs and Bibles outside the Israeli embassy in Sweden. In a…
Umrah Pilgrim Who Reached Makkah on Bike, Dies Upon Reaching Makkah
MAKKAH: Arabic media reported that a Syrian pilgrim who had ridden his motorbike from Germany to Mecca had…
Anonymous Pakistani Donates $30 Million For Turkey-Syria Earthquake 2023
According to officials, a US citizen from Pakistan anonymously donated $30 million to help those affected by the…
23 Million Homeless After Turkiye, Syria Earthquake, Says WHO
GENEVA: The massive earthquake that has killed thousands in Turkey and Syria may impact up to 23 million…
Viral Limbless Syrian Boy Starts New Life In Italy
Not only winning international awards, the iconic picture of Munzir El Nezzel playfully lifting his son, Mustafa, who…
Air Strikes By Army Kills 8 People, Including 6 Children in Damascus
Idlib: An airstrike by Bashar al-Assad’s army in Syria killed eight civilians, including six children, and wounded 16…