Makkah, June 10, 2025 – As the 1447H Umrah season officially begins, His Excellency Dr. Abdul Fattah bin Sulaiman Mashat, the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, has reaffirmed the Kingdom’s full preparedness to deliver a seamless, secure, and spiritually fulfilling experience for millions of pilgrims expected in the coming months. During an official review
Riyadh, June 10, 2025 – In a fiercely contested AFC World Cup qualification match held at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Australia edged out Saudi Arabia 2–1, securing their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. The match was a do-or-die encounter for both sides, but it was the Socceroos who displayed
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that formal preparations for the 1447 AH (2026) Hajj season commenced as early as the 25th of Ramadan 1446 AH, aligning with April 4, 2025 in the Gregorian calendar. This early start signals the Kingdom’s intent to build on recent pilgrimage reforms and streamline services for
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has donated 1,000 Saudi Riyals each to the 3,200 pilgrims from the state currently performing the 2025 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The donation, which amounts to a total of 3.2 million Riyals, approximately ₦1.44 billion in Nigerian currency, was announced during the governor’s official visit to
Riyadh — Ahead of Saudi Arabia’s upcoming World Cup qualifying match against Bahrain this Thursday, head coach Herve Renard has described the fixture as a pivotal moment in their pursuit of a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In his pre-match comments, Renard emphasized the importance of securing a positive result to keep their
In preparation for the core rites of Hajj 2025, pilgrims from Oyo State, Nigeria, are currently undergoing a screening exercise conducted by Mashariq Al Dhahabia, one of the accredited Hajj service providers in Saudi Arabia. The screening, which is part of standard protocol for ensuring smooth and secure pilgrimage logistics, is aimed at verifying each
In a stern warning ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that any resident found attempting to perform the sacred Islamic rite without the necessary official permit will be subject to immediate deportation and barred from re-entering the country for a period of ten years. This declaration was made
In a significant diplomatic and humanitarian gesture, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar have jointly committed to providing temporary financial assistance to civil servants under the Syrian government. The initiative, which will span an initial period of three months, was announced by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin
Amid forecasts of soaring temperatures during the Hajj season, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, has issued a strong advisory urging all pilgrims to remain within their designated camps between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the Day of Arafat. The directive, he explained, is aimed at safeguarding pilgrims from heat-related
The date harvest season has officially commenced in the holy city of Madinah, with fresh Ajwa dates and other early-season varieties now making their way to local markets. This marks the start of a period deeply cherished by both residents and visitors, as the region’s famed dates—especially the revered Ajwa—begin arriving fresh from the farms.
