Taraweeh Will Consist of 10 Rakahs at Masjid al-Haram and Nabawi
Taraweeh prayers at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque will consist of 10 Rakats. This will be followed by
New Smart Command Center Launched at Masjid an-Nabawi
A new Smart Engineering Center for Command and Control has been inaugurated at the Prophet’s Mosque. The facility uses interactive
Non-Saudis Must Get Sponsor Approval Itikaf at Masjid al Haram and Nabawi
Formal mosque registration is compulsory for anyone performing I’tikaf. Non-Saudi residents must secure documented approval from their official sponsor first.
Saudi Arabia Launches First Electric Bus Network in Makkah for 2026 Hajj Season
Key Takeaways Makkah’s new Masar BRT is the Middle East’s first fully electric bus rapid transit network. The system features
Saudi Arabia Bans Loudspeakers For Prayers During Ramadan 2026
Key Takeaways Outdoor mosque loudspeakers cannot broadcast prayers, only the Adhan and Iqama. Mosques must strictly follow Umm Al-Qura calendar
Saudi Arabia Sets Strict Rules for Mosques During Ramadan 2026
Imams and mosque workers must ensure full attendance, with absences requiring official approval and a substitute. Prayer schedules must strictly
Imams of Masjid al-Haram and an-Nabawi Meet For Ramadan 2026 Preparation
Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais convened senior imams from Makkah and Madinah to finalize Ramadan 1447 AH plans. A new developmental strategy
Quran and Mosque Found Unharmed
Summary: A major fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping center has resulted in at least 26 deaths. Rescue teams found
Ramadan 2026 Expected to Begin February 17 or 18
Summery Ramadan 1447 AH is astronomically expected to start February 17 or 18, 2026. The official start date will be
First-Ever Religious Tech Hackathon Launched to Serve Two Holy Mosques
First competitive tech event to develop digital religious services for the Two Holy Mosques. A partnership between the General Presidency
