Saudi crown prince washes Holy Kaaba on behalf of King Salman
On behalf of King Salman, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman cleaned the Holy Kaaba in Makkah’s Grand Mosque, according to a report from the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.
4 million Umrah visas issued in 5 months: Ministry
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has announced that since the start of this year’s Umrah season, 4 million visas have been issued to pilgrims from all over the world.
Umrah pilgrims boost Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector
As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, an increasing flow of Umrah pilgrims has led to a revival of hotels and businesses in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia.
Presidency of Two Holy Mosques boosts Friday prayer services
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques is striving to enhance its services to accommodate the large number of pilgrims and guests, with a special focus on Friday prayers. The authority aims to ensure a seamless experience for pilgrims performing their religious duties on the busiest day of the week at…
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Grand Mosque in Makkah ready to deal with wet weather
On Monday, the General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques mobilized resources and personnel to tackle the rainy weather conditions at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The Mataf, entrances, exits, and prayer areas have been prepared to handle the rainfall, and the authorities have intensified their efforts to ensure that rainwater is drained away and…
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Makkah green light for 280 park facilities
The Makkah municipality has introduced over 280 public parks in different neighborhoods, with many featuring children’s playgrounds. The aim is to enhance the city’s green spaces and attract visitors.
Saudi Arabia to launch ‘Made in Makkah’ and ‘Made in Madinah’ products
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced the upcoming launch of products featuring the slogans “Made in Makkah” and “Made in Medina” for pilgrims visiting the country’s holy sites.
Beard in Islam
Beard. Somewhere it is perceived as an element of fashion, an indicator of the brutality of its wearer, and somewhere – as slovenliness and an indicator of bad taste. But for almost every traditional culture, a beard signified belonging to a male identity. A boy with a beard began to be perceived as a man,…
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Why don’t Muslim men wear gold?
Many believe that Muslims have a lot of strict rules and prohibitions. They are not allowed to eat pork, drink alcohol, or even wear gold. For those who are just getting acquainted with religion, it is necessary to remember that all Sharia prohibitions are created for the benefit of man. If you start to disassemble…
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Muslim attitude towards neighbors
Our religion obliges all Muslims to have a kind and respectful attitude towards all the creatures of Allah. The rules of this relationship are based on the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah. For a more in-depth study of the rules of behavior of a Muslim, there is a science – Ahlyak (ethics). Islamic ethics is the…
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