Location of Free Safety Wristbands in Masjid al Haram
Saudi authorities distribute free safety wristbands (bracelets) inside Masjid al Haram for children and elderly visitors. Parents arriving at the
Two Holy Mosques Authority Wins Prestigious Service Award
Key Takeaways Recognized at Customer Experience World Forum for service excellence “Tahalul Min Al-Nisk” initiative served 1.7 million pilgrims free
Donation Box Stolen from Masjid-e-Raza Mosque in Blackburn
Key Takeaways Safe containing charitable donations stolen from Blackburn mosque Suspect captured on CCTV removing shoes before entering Police release
Syrian President Places Piece of Kaaba’s Kiswa in Umayyad Mosque
Key Takeaways Unveiled during first anniversary of Syria’s liberation from Assad regime Fragment of Kaaba’s Kiswa placed in Umayyad Mosque
No Photography Ban at Holy Mosques for Hajj 2026
Key Takeaways Current guidelines regarding respectful photography remain unchanged No official ban on photography at the Two Holy Mosques for
New Riyaz ul Jannah (Rawdah) Visiting Hours Announced
Key Takeaways Elderly visitors allowed wheelchair access under regulations Rawdah visits limited to once every 365 days via permit Separate
Jupiter to Align Directly Above Kaaba at 3:09 AM Friday (5 Dec 2025)
Key Takeaways Visibility depends on clear skies and geographic location Jupiter aligns vertically above Kaaba at 3:09 AM Friday local
NASA Astronaut Shares Image of Kaaba from Space
Key Takeaways Pettit currently aboard ISS on his fourth spaceflight NASA astronaut Donald Pettit photographs Makkah from space Kaaba appears
Imam of Masjid al Haram Maher Al-Muaiqly Begins Visit to North Macedonia
Key Takeaways Visit part of Two Holy Mosques’ global religious outreach Imam of Masjid al-Haram visiting North Macedonia December 4-6
Haramain Train Offers 40% Discount From Madina to Jeddah Airport Until Dec 2025
Key Takeaways Applies specifically to Madinah to King Abdulaziz Airport trips 40% discount on Haramain Train fares for specified route
