The global Islamic community is mourning the loss of Sheikh Dr. Sharaf Al-Sharif, a revered scholar of Islamic jurisprudence and a long-serving teacher at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques, led by His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, confirmed the passing of the esteemed scholar in
MAKKAH – In a major step towards enhancing the spiritual and educational journey of pilgrims, the President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman AlSudais, on Wednesday evening, officially launched the second edition of the Smart Enrichment Field Awareness Center at the Grand Mosque. The initiative,
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a directive advising all Hajj affairs offices to discourage pilgrims from attending prayers at Al‑Masjid al‑Haram between the 12th and 13th of Zul Hijjah 1446H. Instead, pilgrims are encouraged to perform their prayers at their accommodations or nearby mosques. The official guidance stems from a social-media
In a landmark stride towards the digital transformation of Islam’s holiest site, the Grand Mosque’s new Smart Engineering Command & Control Centre has officially commenced operations. Developed through a collaboration between Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Royal Commission for Makkah City, and several tech partners, the launch marks a major upgrade
