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Sheikh Yasir Ad Dawsary

Sheikh Dr Yasir bin Rashid bin Hussein Al-Wadani Ad-Dawsary is one of the famous reciters in the Islamic world, and the Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Al Haram, Makkah. Sheikh Yasir Ad-Dawsary was born in Al-Kharj province in 1980 CE and is married with two daughters and two sons. He received a bachelor’s degree from […]

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Imams and Khateebs appointed in the Haramain by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman approved a number of appointments of  Imams and Khateebs in the Haramain. Among those who were appointed in Masjid Al Haram are: 1- Sheikh Yasir Al Dossary, who has been leading Taraweeh during Ramadan in Masjid Al Haram was appointed as a permanent Imam. 2- Sheikh […]

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Crescent not seen, Ramadan likely on Monday

The Crescent for the month of Ramadan was not seen in any parts of Saudi Arabia today, prompting the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia to look for the crescent again on 5th May. It is likely to be announced on the evening of 5th May that Ramadan will begin the following night Taraweeh Salats in […]

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Procedure of Registration for I’tikaf in Masjid Al Haram, Makkah

The Registration for I’tikaf in Masjid Al Haram will begin from 25 Sha’ban 1440 (30 April 2019) and and will end on 10 Ramadan 1440 (16 May 2019). We have explained the procedure of registration in this article. For further questions and queries email at  l.tikaaf@gph.gov.sa  Step 1- Visit (https://eservice.gph.gov.sa/Visit/UUserInfo.aspx) and create your profile Fill up […]

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New Rules limit Imams Appointment to at least 4 years

The Council of Ministers headed by King Salman passed new rules and regulations regarding the appointment of Imams and Muadhins in Masjid Al Haram and Masjid Al Nabawi Previously the appointments were made on either direct Royal Decree or were based on hereditary. The decision of appointments will be made by a council of the […]

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Umrah Season 1440: 3.45 Million Pilgrims performed Umrah so far

The number of Umrah visas issued this year has reached 3,896,580, of which 3,454,398 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom, according to data provided by the Hajj Ministry.    There are 431,293 pilgrims still in the Kingdom, with 297,147 in Makkah and 134,146 in Madinah.    Most pilgrims — 3,069,062 came to the Kingdom by […]