Reuters news agency noticed at least one surprising shift in rhetoric: The sermon by Abdulrahman al-Sudais, imam of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, broadcast on Saudi state television on Sept.

and comfort of worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Announced on Sunday, the new regulations aim to streamline access to ...

The Grand Mosque in Mecca has recorded unprecedented numbers of worshippers and visitors during the first 10 days of Ramadan, with more than 25 million people gathering for prayers, Al Arabiya ...

A former official with the government’s Pilgrim Experience Programme tells me there must also be a focus on education.

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Mecca is home to the Grand Mosque, Islam’s holiest. With the latest addition, the overall capacity of mosques within the precincts of Mecca surpasses 1 million worshippers. All mosques and their ...

JAKARTA: Six Indonesians have died during an umrah (minor haj) journey in Saudi Arabia following a traffic accident on ...

Cairo: The Grand Mosque, Islam's holiest in the Saudi city of Mecca, has been furnished with 33,000 luxurious carpets, that ...

A comprehensive set of guidelines has been issued to ensure the safety, security, and comfort of worshippers performing their ...

Live from the Grand Mosque in Mecca where Muslims gather for prayers as Saudi Arabia began observing the holy month of Ramadan on Saturday along with many other countries in the world. The Grand ...

This move is part of a broader initiative to enhance the experience of millions of worshippers during Ramadan 2025 ...

Grand Mosque in Mecca expands capacity and services amid unprecedented Ramadan turnout More than 5.5 million perform Umrah as Mecca ramps up operations for Ramadan surge General Authority for Care ...