In a renewed effort to uplift the spiritual atmosphere at one of Islam’s holiest sites, the General Administration for the Affairs of the Noble Qur’an and its Interpretations at the Prophet’s Mosque has intensified its programme of distributing Qur’ans and translated meanings of the Holy Book to worshippers and visitors. This initiative is under the
Medina, Saudi Arabia | September 8, 2025 Worshippers at the Prophet’s Mosque witnessed a historic moment on Sunday night as a special lunar eclipse prayer coincided in exact duration with the celestial event itself. The prayer, which began at 8:45 p.m. during the eclipse, lasted precisely 1 hour and 7 minutes—the same length of the
In a bold move to boost innovation, reward dedication, and elevate the standard of services offered at Islam’s two holiest sites, Sheikh Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, the President General of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, has unveiled a new initiative tagged the Excellence and
In a significant move to ensure inclusivity and dignity for all pilgrims, Saudi Arabian authorities have introduced an expanded package of services at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, specifically tailored for persons with disabilities ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. This initiative, championed by the General Administration for the Services of Persons with Disabilities under
