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Saudi Arabia seeks immediate de-escalation between Israeli Occupation and Palestine

RIYADH: Hours after violence broke out between Israeli Occupation and factions of Palestinian Armed groups, The Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia has called for an immediate de-escalation and restoration of peace. In a statement, the ministry said: “The Kingdom is closely following developments in the unprecedented situation between a number of Palestinian factions and Israeli […]

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3 Imams of the Haramain suspended amid contract issues

At least three imams of the Two Holy Mosques are understood to be suspended after their contracts with the General Presidency for the Religious Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques have not been renewed yet, Inside the Haramain has learned The Imams were appointed in 2019 following the adoption of a new policy that limited […]

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Sheikh Maher ‘feeling better’ takes the day off

MAKKAH: Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Al Haram Sheikh Maher Al Muaiqly are taking the day off after fainting during Jummah Prayers in Masjid Al Haram on Friday. The Imam was due to lead to Fajr and Dhur Prayers in Masjid Al Haram on Saturday but was instructed by Chief Imam Sheikh Sudais to rest […]

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Sheikh Maher faints during Jummah

MAKKAH: Sheikh Maher Al Muaiqly, Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Al Haram was taken ill during Jummah Prayers after reportedly suffering a sudden loss in blood pressure. Subsequently, Sheikh Sudais who was present in the first row took over mid-prayer and concluded the Jummah Prayers The Imam began slurring during the second part of the […]

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How does the King’s decree affect the Two Holy Mosques?

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman issued a royal decree on Tuesday revamping the structure of how the Two Holy Mosques are managed. Previously the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques established by royal decree in 1966 by King Faisal oversaw the management of the entire Two Holy […]

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Sheikh Maher appointed Deputy Hajj Imam at Arafat

MAKKAH: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Monday appointed His Excellency DrHis Excellency Sheikh Dr. Yusuf bin Muhammad bin Saeed to deliver the Hajj Sermon on the Day of Arafat at Masjid Al Namirah The King also approved the appointment of His Eminence Sheikh Dr Maher Al […]