This astronomical alignment will eliminate shadows in Makkah, enabling Muslims worldwide to determine prayer direction with absolute accuracy. President of the Jeddah Astronomical Society, Majed Abu Zahra, has confirmed that the phenomenon results from Earth’s 23.5-degree axial tilt. As the sun returns southward from the Tropic of Cancer, it will align with Makkah’s latitude (21.4°N) […]
The Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba was replaced to mark the commencement of the new Islamic year 1447. The Kiswa refers to the black silk embroidered cloth that covers the Holy Kaaba. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque completed the annual changing of the Kiswa—the black silk […]
Large congregational prayers were held at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah. According to details, Eid prayers were performed this morning in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, where thousands of worshippers gathered. Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly led the Eid prayer and delivered the sermon at Masjid al-Haram. Similar gatherings took place […]
Starting at dawn, more than 1.6 million Muslims taking part in the pilgrimage threw seven stones at each of three concrete walls symbolising the devil in the Mina valley, on the outskirts of the holy city of Makkah. The ritual commemorates Hazrat Ibrahim’s stoning of the devil at the three spots where it is said […]
One of the fastest rail services in the world, the Haramain High-Speed Railway will transport 2 million pilgrims, and an extra 400,000 seats have been added to meet the increase in demand. According to the schedule, the railway is scheduled to operate 4,768 trips between Madinah and Makkah until 20 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446, ensuring well-organised […]
As per details, PIA flight PK-713 departed from Islamabad International Airport for Madinah this morning. Addressing a ceremony on the occasion, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said all efforts have been made to provide maximum facilities to the pilgrims during the Hajj 2025 season. He assured that every possible […]
To facilitate the movement of God’s guests between Makkah and Madinah and to provide a more comfortable and seamless travel experience, the Saudi Railways Company (SAR) has announced that it will be significantly increasing the number of trips and seats on the Haramain High-Speed train during Ramadan 2025. In collaboration with the Saudi-Spanish Railway Project […]
The Kiswa, which Muslims around the world face in prayer, is being showcased at the Islamic Arts Biennale held at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah. This interactive display provides insight into the detailed artistry involved in its creation, from hand-weaving to embroidery with gold and silver threads. The event, running until May 25, aims to […]
Sharing the news with his fans and followers on Instagram, he posted a couple of pictures. The first photo shows the couple holding hands while the second shows the two inside Makkah’s Grand Mosque. Fans flooded his comment section by wishing the couple luck and happiness as they start a new chapter in their lives. […]
The death toll from this year´s Haj has exceeded 1,000, an AFP tally said on Thursday, more than half of unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. The new deaths reported on Thursday included 58 from Egypt, according to an Arab diplomat who provided a breakdown showing that of 658 […]
