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World Published 11 Sep, 2024 11:42pm

The rules for taking photos in Masjid al-Haram

Around 13.5 million performed Umrah last year

World Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:50pm

Saudi Arabia’s cloud seeding programme boosts Makkah’s rainfall

Kingdom plans to share findings at International Rainmakers Conference

World Published 07 Jul, 2024 10:27am

New Kiswa put over Holy Kaaba

The Kiswa was installed on the first day of the new Islamic year

World Published 22 Jun, 2024 11:18pm

Custodian of Kaaba, Sheikh Saleh Al Shaibi, passes away

He took over role of caretaker in 2013 and was 77th member of his family to serve in this capacity

Life & Style Updated 20 Jun, 2024 09:04pm

Videos purportedly showing Hajj pilgrims’ bodies go viral

More than half of the deceased were unregistered worshippers

World Published 12 Jun, 2024 12:02pm

Gaza war hangs over Hajj as pilgrims flock to Makkah

One of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings officially begins on Friday

World Published 07 Jun, 2024 08:50am

Hajj to begin on June 14, Saudi Arabia says

The month of Zil Hajj will begin on Friday

World Published 03 Jun, 2024 09:06am

Haji passes away inside Masjid Al-haram

He had been in Makkah for just 12 hours

World Published 24 May, 2024 09:23am

Saudi Arabia prohibits visa holders from entering Makkah during Hajj

The ban would be valid from May 23 to June 21

Pakistan Published 24 May, 2024 12:08am

Pakistani man who designed door of Kaaba passes away

His company also designed the cover of the Hajar-e-Aswad

World Published 15 May, 2024 07:28pm

Makkah completes preparations to handle Hajj

A 24-hour cleaning regime is in place

World Published 06 May, 2024 10:48am

Saudi Arabia implements new restrictions on Hajj visas

Authorities do not allow work or residency permits

World Published 05 May, 2024 11:18am

Saudi Arabia gears up to receive over two million Hajj pilgrims

Hajj ministry assigns 3,500 staff members to cater to needs of pilgrims

World Published 04 May, 2024 10:23am

Hajj 2024: Permits mandatory to enter Makkah from today

Unauthorized entry will be strictly prohibited

World Published 17 Mar, 2024 02:34pm

Saudi Arabia refuses to issue permit for Umrah repetition in Ramazan

Ministry says the move is aimed at addressing overcrowding issue

World Published 17 Mar, 2024 11:18am

Pilgrims can learn about capacity status of Prophet’s Mosque via online app

The app will highlight crowd in different places of Madinah’s mosque

World Published 15 Mar, 2024 03:14pm

Registration for itikaf in Makkah’s Grand Mosque to open on Mar 17

Registration to continue until designated places are filled

World Published 25 Feb, 2024 01:04pm

Saudi Arabia issues guidelines for minor Umrah pilgrims

Adults advised to teach children to keep quiet in Khaan-e-Kaaba

World Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:24pm

Saudia Arabia bans serving iftar inside mosques

Imams barred from collecting donations to serve iftar

World Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:31pm

Saudi govt allows performing nikkah at two holiest sites in Makkah, Medina

Attendees of the ceremony required to respect sanctity of the mosques

World Published 06 Jan, 2024 09:00pm

Makkah turns green as vegetation cover records 600% increase

A total of 17.1% of Makkah region area has green cover

World Published 05 Jan, 2024 11:18am

Saudi authorities close 330 hotels, apartments in Makkah and Medina

Ministry inspected 2,000 facilities in holy cities

World Published 01 Jan, 2024 09:12pm

Saudi govt urges facemasks at Islam’s holiest sites amid new Covid-19 variant

The kingdom expects around 10 million Muslims for upcoming Umrah season

Business & Economy Published 29 Dec, 2023 09:12am

New gold reserves discovered in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah

Mining company CEO says such discoveries have potential to be centre of world’s next gold rush

Life & Style Updated 24 Nov, 2023 04:15pm

Makkah mountains turn into pasture with unusually long grass

Social media flooded with images and videos

World Updated 14 Oct, 2023 11:00am

Imam-e-Kaaba in tears as he prays for Palestine

Prayers made for freedom of Palestine

World Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:18pm

Saudi storm brings lightning, fierce winds to Makkah

Authorities say school classes will be conducted through e-learning platform

World Published 11 Aug, 2023 07:22pm

Imam-e-Kaaba replaced mid-prayer after sickness

Sheikh Sudais stepped in to complete the prayers

World Published 05 Jul, 2023 10:37pm

Umrah season set to begin from July 19

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah starts issuing e-visas

World Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:51pm

Huge crowds swarm from Makkah for Hajj climax

Saudi officials say this year's Hajj could be the biggest in history