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Grand Mosque

Grand Mosque offers free tahallul service to ease pilgrim journeys

Written by Kath Young Fri 26 Dec 2025Fri 26 Dec 2025

Mobile hair-cutting units have been deployed in the courtyards to help worshippers complete rituals safely and smoothly

Madinah

Written by Kath Young Wed 24 Dec 2025Wed 24 Dec 2025

The Grand Mosque has allocated special routes for elderly and disabled visitors, ensuring safe, comfortable, and convenient access during worship

Written by Joy Chakravarty Wed 17 Dec 2025Wed 17 Dec 2025

The Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites said fines ranging from $40 to $26,666 will be imposed on violators

Written by Kath Young

New high-end residential project near Masjid al-Haram to blend modern luxury with Makkah’s cultural and spiritual heritage

Makkah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman launches King Salman Gate in Makkah — a 12 million sqm mixed-use project in Saudi Arabia

Hajj

Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Ministry prohibits Makkah stays for tourists without Hajj visas from April 29 to ensure pilgrim safety

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Written by Staff Writer

Saudi Arabia passport authorities accepting electronic Makkah entry permit applications

Hajj 2025

The new measures stipulate that expatriates will be banned from entering Makkah from April 23 unless they possess an official permit