Nusuk, the authorised platform by the Ministry of Hajj and Umran for Hajj registration has announced that Hajj packages will be available to be booked from Wednesday. Aspiring Hujjaj from North America, Europe, Australia and a number of other regions will be able to finalize their Hajj packages beginning Wednesday on the Nusuk platform. The […]
RIYADH: The Supreme Court has issued directives to observatories around the Kingdom to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1445 on the evening of Sunday, 29 Sha;ban 1445 corresponding to 10 March 2024. The Court further advised and encouraged citizens and residents to search the crescent as well and report any findings to their local […]
MAKKAH: In an un-expected move, President Sheikh Sudais on Wednesday evening issued orders to re-appoint Sheikh Yasir Ad Dawsary as Permanent Imam of Masjid Al Haram. The President also reappointed Sheikh Ahmad Hudaify and Sheikh Khalid Muhanna back to their position in Masjid An Nabawi. The 3 Imams had previously stepped aside following their expiration […]
The implementation of a new protocol for visiting the Rawdah Sharif at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah has been initiated by The Prophet’s Mosque Agency and relevant authorities. This protocol, heavily reliant on cutting-edge digital technologies, requires visitors to scan a barcode at automated gates for entry to the Rawdah Sharif. The process begins with […]
In a significant move aimed at fostering international ties and promoting religious tourism, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expanded its visa accessibility to include citizens from Turkey, Thailand, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, and Mauritius. As of today, individuals from these nations can avail themselves of either an eVisa or obtain a visa […]
MAKKAH: A Muslim is allowed to visit the Riyadh Al Jannah at the Prophet’s Mosque, the second holiest site in Islam, once a year, as stated by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the kingdom. The ministry clarified that a permit for visiting this revered location is issued every 365 days. According to the […]
