Expert sheds light on the historical mosques in Mecca that remain unknown to many
Al-Dahas emphasized the significance of Namira Mosque in Arafat, where the Prophet delivered his sermon during the farewell pilgrimage.
Turkish diplomats admired the cultural district of Hira in Mecca
Turkey's Consul General in Jeddah, Mustafa Unal, and Turkey's Permanent Representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Mehmet Metin Eker, visited the Hira cultural district in Mecca, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Ashura Day in 2024 falls on June 16
In 2024, Ashura Day will be observed on June 16; it is celebrated according to the lunar calendar on the tenth day of the sacred month of Muharram. The name of the holiday «Ashura» translates as the number 10.
Registration for Hajj 2024 is open for citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia!
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially begun registration for citizens and residents of the Kingdom who seek to embark on the sacred journey of Hajj in 1445 AH (2024).
Training and biometric verification for Pakistani pilgrims will begin soon.
Pakistani Hajj pilgrims received exciting news: training and biometric verification will begin soon!
What is Namaz, its role in the life of a Muslim?
What is Namaz, its role in the life of a Muslim? Namaz is a distinctive religious rite that consists of obligatory prayer and is accompanied by established ritual body movements with obligatory ablution during the process.
Saudi Arabian Minister Launches Nusuk Online Pilgrimage Service
The Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia announced the official launch of an online platform for pilgrims.
«Dream Journey»: Pakistani Pilgrim with Backpack and Umbrella Sets Off to Mecca on Foot
Traveling through at least five countries, Usman Arshad plans to cover 5,400 kilometers to participate in the Hajj next year. The idea of walking to Mecca came to him last year when he completed a 34-day trek from his hometown of Okara to the border with China.
The barriers around the Kaaba were removed two years after the start of the new Umrah season
Saudi Arabia decided two years later to remove the preventive barriers around the Holy Kaaba, allowing worshippers to once again touch the House of Allah.
Ashura Day in 2023 falls on June 28
In 2023, Ashura Day will be observed on June 28; it is celebrated according to the lunar calendar on the tenth day of the sacred month of Muharram. The name of the holiday «Ashura» translates as the number 10.