Prince Saud Reviews Hajj Readiness at Jeddah Airport
By Sadiq Abdulfatah Makkah Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal has inspected preparations for the Hajj season during a field visit to the Hajj and Umrah terminals at King Abdulaziz … Read More
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Health Minister Checks Makkah Hospitals Ahead of Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia confirms full medical readiness for pilgrims By Sadiq Abdulfatah Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel has completed a two-day inspection of hospitals and healthcare facilities in Makkah to confirm … Read More
Crown Prince Orders Full Preparations for Smooth Hajj Operations
Saudi Arabia mobilises all efforts to ensure safe and organised pilgrimage By Sadiq Abdulfatah Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister has ordered that all resources be used to ensure this … Read More
Makkah Forum Highlights Role of Islamic Charities in Serving Pilgrims
Meeting focuses on how nonprofit Islamic groups are helping improve Hajj and Umrah services By Sadiq Abdulfatah A forum in Makkah has drawn attention to the growing role of Islamic … Read More
Bangladeshi Worker Honored for Selfless Service to Pilgrims in Makkah
Act of kindness at the Grand Mosque highlights Islamic values of compassion and humility By Sadiq Abdulfatah The Makkah Mayoralty has recognized a Bangladeshi cleaning worker for his extraordinary act … Read More
Saudi unveils mega ‘King Salman Gate’ project in Makkah
Crown Prince says new 12-million-square-metre complex near the Grand Mosque to host 900,000 worshippers and create 300,000 jobs under Vision 2030. By Abdullahi Yusuf Saudi Arabia has launched an ambitious … Read More
4 Things Every Muslim at Home Should Know About Hajj 2025
As millions prepare to answer the sacred call, here are the top changes and expectations shaping the pilgrimage experience this year. By Abdullahi Yusuf Muslims from around the world are … Read More
The Historic 1927 Hajj Journey of Alhaji Alhassan Dantata
The first prominent Nigerian to perform the Hajj by sea was the Emir of Katsina Muhammadu Dikko in 1921. The second was Alhaji Alhasan Dantata, reputed to be the wealthiest … Read More
Gateways to Masjid Al-Haram (Series 3)
By Abdullahi Yusuf With each successive entry in this series, the perimeter of Masjid al-Haram becomes more than just a physical boundary, it transforms into a living archive of history. … Read More
Gateways to Masjid Al-Haram (Series 2)
By Abdullahi Yusuf In the first part of this series, we explored some of the principal gates that mark the entry points to Masjid al-Haram, each one a silent witness … Read More