Gruesome images of mangled and bloodied bodies of pilgrims went viral on social media on Friday evening, following a horrific accident in which a construction crane fell on the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The international Muslim community has expressed shock and horror at the scenes which unfolded in the holy[…]
People of Makkah, especially youths, turned out in large numbers on Friday night to donate blood for those injured in the Haram crane accident. They swarmed into hospitals where the injured pilgrims have been admitted. A large number of people used the social media to encourage people to come forward[…]
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and advisor of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has directed setting up of two committees to probe into the Haram tragedy. Sultan Al-Dosary, director general of media and public relations at the governorate, said that the committees will examine the causes of crashing[…]
BREAKING: At least 62 people have died after a crane collapsed on the Grand Mosque of Mecca on Friday, Saudi authorities say. According to Saudi Interior Ministry, at least 30 more people were injured in the incident. Strong winds and floods may have caused the crane to collapse. At this stage,[…]
The Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques has said that all expansion projects for this year’s Haj are on schedule. The projects are part of the vision of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the country’s government to ensure that Makkah and Madinah are world class cities,[…]
The city is closed to non-Muslims, but image sharing app Snapchat allowed users to take in the event as it unfolded on Monday, the significant night of Laylatul Qadr. Laylatul Qadr or Shab-e-Qadr, is believed to be the night when the Quran was first revealed and is celebrated on one[…]
Over three million faithful sought Almighty Allah’s blessings, expiation of their sins and forgiveness of their Creator and Cherisher as they thronged the Two Holy Mosques on the 27th night of Ramadan, Tuesday. Widely believed to be the Night of Power — although prayers and supplications are to be offered[…]
About 1.5 million worshipers gathered in the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah on Wednesday to perform the first night prayers of Ramadan. Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, is overseeing service provision for the guests of God. There have been[…]
Ninety-five percent of a project to expand the circumambulation area around the Holy Kaaba (Mataf) has been completed, thanks to 30 months of non-stop work ordered by the late Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah. Work is proceeding according to schedule for the third phase of the scheme,[…]
Sara Omar, grandma of US President Barack Obama, has emphasized the significance of the Prophet Muhammad exhibition in Makkah and said it reflects the moderate teachings of Islam that calls for tolerance and rejects violence. Sara has come to Makkah with her son Saeed Obama, uncle of President Obama and[…]
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