Author: Editorial Team
MAKKAH — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal handed over on Friday the new Holy Kaaba cover (Kiswa) to Kaaba’s gatekeeper. Deputy Chief Gatekeeper Abdul Malik bin Taha Al-Shaibi received the new Kiswa. The handover is prior to the annual customary replacement of the Kiswa scheduled to be held on Muharram 1, the first day of the new Hijri year. Tailored with meticulous craftsmanship at the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa, the piece is manufactured out of premium black-dyed natural silk. Standing 14 meters…
MAKKAH — Sheikh Bandar Balila, imam and khateeb of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, said that a primary sign of an accepted Hajj is a pilgrim returning with a more pious heart and purer conduct. Delivering the Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Balila emphasized that worship is a lifelong journey, describing Hajj as a school of faith that instills patience and monotheism. The imam reminded pilgrims to complete their remaining Tashreeq rituals, including the stoning of the Jamarat, and stressed that the Farewell Tawaf is mandatory before departing Makkah. Source: Saudi Gazette
Al-Qandal Forest in the Farasan Islands is drawing an influx of tourists seeking tranquil coastal experiences and raw natural beauty during Eid Al-Adha holiday. Located 16 kilometers from the Farasan Port, the journey into the destination navigates a 50-meter-wide rocky inlet that opens up into a maze of marine waterways lined with dense mangrove trees. This pristine habitat features intertwined aerial roots that stabilize the saline coastal ecosystem while serving as a sanctuary for diverse marine life. The forest has emerged as a premier environmental ecotourism destination that hosts resident and migratory birds, making it a vibrant destination for birdwatchers.…
MAKKAH — Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif received Syrian Minister of Interior Anas Khattab at the ministry’s headquarters in Makkah on Friday. Several senior officials attended the meeting. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed areas of existing cooperation and security coordination between the two countries and discussed a number of topics of mutual interest. The Syrian interior minister praised this year’s Hajj operation, notably the integrated services and efficient crowd management. “The excellent Hajj operation reflects the level of care the Kingdom extends to pilgrims, as well as its…
MADINAH — Madinah welcomed on Friday evening the first groups of pilgrims arriving from Makkah after performing the Hajj rituals. They arrived via the Haramain High-Speed Train and buses and other vehicles along the Hijrah Road. The arrival of these pilgrims to Madinah was facilitated by a comprehensive system of field and organizational services provided by relevant authorities to ensure their smooth arrival and transportation to their accommodations mainly in the central Haram area. The relevant Hajj authorities and sectors in Madinah have raised their readiness to receive groups of pilgrims during the post-Hajj season. Field teams continue their work…
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority’s ambulance teams, in seamless coordination with field agencies, resuscitated a 66-year-old Indonesian pilgrim who suffered a sudden cardiac and respiratory arrest at the Jamarat Facility. The successful rescue highlights the integrated emergency response system operating across the holy sites. Source: Riyadh Daily
MAKKAH — Several Arab and Gulf leaders congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for their great efforts in making the 2026 Hajj a great success. Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit commended the great success of this year’s Hajj operation. He praised the high level of organization and integrated services utilizing the latest technologies, which facilitated the pilgrims’ performance of the Hajj rituals with complete ease and in a serene spiritual atmosphere. He expressed his appreciation for the continuous care of King Salman and the Crown Prince…
MINA — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held talks with President of Chad Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno at the Royal Court of Mina Palace on Thursday. During the meeting, the leaders reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and prospects for cooperation across various fields. They also discussed several issues of mutual interest. Several officials attended the meeting. They include Minister of State, Cabinet Member, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban, General Intelligence Chief Khalid Al-Humaidan, Crown Prince’s Secretary Dr. Bandar Al-Rasheed, and Saudi Ambassador to Chad Dr. Attallah Al-Zaid. Source: Saudi Gazette
Eid Al-Adha celebrations commenced yesterday at the Cultural House in Sakaka, featuring a diverse three-day program of family-oriented activities and cultural events. Opening daily at 5:00 PM with traditional Saudi hospitality and festive gift distributions, the event includes interactive children’s activities, photography booths, food stalls, and entertainment segments. Highlighting local heritage, the festivities also feature traditional Saudi Ardah dances and folk performances designed to enhance the social atmosphere by blending education and entertainment for all age groups. Source: Riyadh Daily
MAKKAH — An air medical evacuation aircraft belonging to the Ministry of Defense carried out an emergency medical mission in record time, airlifting a woman pilgrim in her 20s, who is suffering from a critical diabetic coma, from Mina Emergency Hospital to a hospital in eastern Jeddah. The airlifting was carried out after receiving an urgent medical report. The case was handled swiftly by specialized teams, ensuring the woman’s stabilization and timely transfer to receive advanced medical care. This mission was part of the integrated efforts undertaken by the health and military sectors during the Hajj season to enhance the…