Garuda Indonesia to Transport Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims from 2026 to 2028
Key Takeaways 15 wide-body aircraft dedicated to 2026 Hajj operations Three-year contract secured for Hajj pilgrim transportation Fares reduced by
Muadhin of Masjid An-Nabawi Sheikh Faisal Nauman Passes Away
Key Takeaways Funeral prayers held at the Prophet’s Mosque with burial in Al-Baqi cemetery Sheikh Faisal Nauman served as Muadhin
Isra and Miraj to Be Observed on January 16, 2026
Key Takeaways Observance begins at Maghrib on January 15, 2026 Isra and Mi’raj falls on 27 Rajab 1447 AH Corresponds
Rajab: Important Dates and Events
Rajab is one of the 12 months listed in the Islamic calendar, and these months have different virtues and important
PIA Flight 860 Makes Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia with Umrah Pilgrims Onboard
Key Takeaways PIA flight PK-860 made emergency landing at King Fahd International Airport Alternate aircraft arranged to transport stranded pilgrims
Indonesia Acquires $500 Million Complex in Makkah for Hajj Pilgrims
Key Takeaways Planned expansion to accommodate 23,000 Hajj and Umrah pilgrims annually Indonesia purchases $500 million hotel and land complex
Bihar Chief Minister Removed Muslim Doctor’s Hijab at Ceremony
Key Takeaways Opposition parties condemn act as disrespectful to religious and personal boundaries Nitish Kumar removed hijab from doctor during
Hajj Operators Face Immediate License Cancellation for Mismanagement
Key Takeaways Failure to secure accommodations and services triggers quota loss Operators causing pilgrims to miss Hajj face permanent license
Muslim Man Ahmed Stops Gunman In Bondi Beach Attack
Key Takeaways Attack targeted Jewish Australians, leaving 12 dead and 29 injured Ahmed el Ahmed disarmed one gunman during Sydney
Austria Approves Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 in Schools
Key Takeaways Islamic community announces immediate constitutional appeal Headscarf ban applies to girls under 14 in all Austrian schools Fines
