In a quiet but noticeable development from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, respected Islamic scholar and long serving Imam of Masjid An Nabawi, Sheikh Ahmed bin Talib Hameed, has not been included among the officially listed Imams for the Hajj 1446 season. This revelation came to light following the official rollout of the Hajj operations
Renowned Islamic scholar and cleric, Sheikh Ahmed bin Talib Hameed, has been removed from the official roster of imams at the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi) in Madinah, according to the latest update released by the Saudi Arabian Presidency for Religious Affairs. His absence from the list of serving imams has raised questions among worshippers and
In a major boost to pilgrim welfare ahead of the 2025 Hajj season (1446 AH), Saudi authorities have undertaken extensive upgrades around the historic Namirah Mosque near Mount Arafat, including the installation of over 300 shade-providing umbrellas and the planting of more than 2,000 trees. These efforts are targeted at easing the intense heat experienced
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new colour-coded system for Nusuk cards, aimed at improving the identification and management of pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. This new development is part of efforts to streamline operations and enhance the experience for millions of pilgrims traveling to Makkah. The colour-coding system will assign specific colours to different
The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Ibrahim Muazzum, has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to ensure that the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage is a smooth and successful experience for Nigerian pilgrims. Ambassador Muazzum made the statement during
An advance delegation from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to facilitate early arrangements for Nigerian pilgrims. The team, led by key officials of the commission, touched down in the holy land to commence crucial pre-Hajj groundwork, including inspection of
The Saudi Arabian government has approved a new policy granting first-time pilgrims a paid leave of 10 to 15 days to enable them to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. This development, announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), is seen as a major boost for Muslim employees seeking to fulfill one of
Despite soaring global gold prices and subdued demand in many parts of the world, Saudi consumers have displayed a remarkable appetite for gold jewellery, purchasing more of the precious metal in the first quarter of 2025 than ever before. According to the latest figures released by the World Gold Council, shoppers in the Kingdom acquired
In a major step towards enhancing the experience of millions of Muslim pilgrims expected for this year’s Hajj, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ramped up housing capacity in the holy city of Mecca to accommodate up to 1.8 million people. This move comes as the first wave of international pilgrims begins to touch down
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority has announced the interception of 1,314 cases of contraband smuggling across its land, sea, and air ports within just one week. In a statement released over the weekend, the Authority disclosed that the seizures were made following intensified inspection and intelligence-driven operations aimed at curbing the illegal movement
