Dubai: More than 6.5 million international Umrah pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia during the first quarter of 2025, Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Al Rabiah has announced.

Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction.”- Blaise Pascal Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime ...

These efforts reflect Saudi Arabia's commitment to enhancing the healthcare infrastructure within the Grand Mosque, guaranteeing the highest levels of medical care for visitors, especially during the ...

Saudi Arabia has banned certain types of visas for travelers from 14 countries, weeks before the annual Muslim pilgrimage ...

Cairo: Three emergency centres are operating inside the Grand Mosque, Islam's holiest site in the Saudi city of Mecca to ...

Cairo: More than 24 million Iftar (fast-breaking) meals were distributed to worshippers in Islam’s two holiest mosques in ...

Hotel construction and public art projects already are changing the vast desert landscape of Al-Ula in the country’s ...

A Liberal frontbencher beat a hasty retreat from a mosque after he was heckled and abused by worshippers despite pledging $6.5million to upgrade the Islamic centre. Jason Wood, the Coalition's ...

and Barwada Mosque in Ghogha of Gujarat (whose Qibla faces Jerusalem) are all dated to the 7th century. These were built by sailors and merchants from Arabia, with the support of local Hindu kings.

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and its date in Saudi Arabia will be determined by the moon sighting. Expected around March 30, 2025, this celebration includes prayers, family gatherings ...

Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador President Haseen Khan says around 6000 Muslims gathered in total for the morning prayer sessions at the new mosque. (Julia Israel/CBC) For Muslims ...

Following Saudi Arabia's confirmation of a crescent sighting on Saturday ... One of the biggest events of Eid is the offering of Eid prayer, which is performed in large congregations at mosques and ...