Shawwal moon not sighted, Eid Al-Fitr on April 10
Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Shawwal 1445 AH-2024, was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Monday, April 8. Therefore, Tuesday, April 9, will be the last …
Ramzan 2024
Saudi, UAE calls on Muslims to sight moon on Monday
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have called on all Muslims to sight the crescent moon of Shawaal 1445 AH-2024 on Monday evening, 29th of Ramzan corresponding …
Over 2.5M worshippers pray at Makkah’s Grand Mosque on 27th night of Ramzan
Riyadh: More than 2.5 million worshippers thronged the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, the 27th night of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024, which is widely believed to be Laylatul …
Volunteers worked over 3.5L hrs at Prophet’s Mosque in Ramzan
At least 3,355 volunteers across 28 different entities have contributed 358,071 hours in the service of the Prophet’s Mosque during the first 15 days of Ramzan. This contribution was coordinated …
Soulful saga of iconic summer drink transcends borders
Jeddah: For over a century, people in India and Pakistan have relished Rooh Afza, a cooling squash with rose fragrance and crimson shade. The syrup was developed by Hakeem Hafeez …
Haramain gears up to operate over 2,700 trips during Ramzan
Riyadh: The Haramain High Speed Railway is gearing up to operate more than 2,700 trips and accommodate over 1.3 million passengers during the current holy month of Ramzan. The decision …
Seamless entry for Umrah pilgrims at Madinah airport during Ramzan
The General Directorate of Passports at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah is dedicated to ensuring a smooth and efficient entry process for Umrah performers during the current holy …
Over 5M worshippers prayed at Prophet’s Mosque in 1st week of Ramzan
Riyadh: The Prophet’s Mosque in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Madinah city welcomed 5,225,231 worshippers and visitors to perform daily prayers during the first week of the holy month of …
Over 1,400 workers clean Prophet’s Mosque during Ramzan
Photo: SPA Riyadh: A total of 1,490 workers have been cleaning and sterilizing the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, its courtyards, and its roof around the clock using advanced technology, automated …
Saudi Arabia urges worshippers to wear face masks at two holy mosques
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised worshippers to wear face masks while visiting Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. The advisory is issued as …