11.9 Million Pilgrims Performed From Nov 22 to Dec 20, 2025
Key Takeaways Digital services and streamlined logistics credited for increased accessibility Over 11.9 million Umrah pilgrims recorded from November 22
Muslim Teacher Shot Dead Inside Aligarh Muslim University Campus
Key Takeaways Police scanning CCTV, forensic teams deployed to campus Rao Danish Ali, 43, shot dead near AMU library Wednesday
Kenyan Media Personality Jaymo Ule Msee Reverts to Islam
Key Takeaways Announced conversion as “spiritual rebirth” on social media Jaymo Ule Msee took shahada at Jamia Masjid, Nairobi Adopted
Explosion at Nigerian Maiduguri Mosque Kills 5 During Prayers
Key Takeaways Attack occurs amid ongoing violence from Boko Haram and ISWAP Five killed, 35 injured in mosque bombing in
Makkah Municipality Begins Early Caterer Qualification for Hajj 2026
Key Takeaways Incomplete applications will be excluded from qualification process Catering sector must complete registration via electronic platform Deadline for
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
