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No Haj Without A Permit" Campaign Drives Awareness Across Arab, Islamic Communities
4+ hour, 15+ min ago (444+ words) RIYADH, May 18 (Bernama-SPA) --" Saudi Arabia provides special and meticulous care to pilgrims ensuring everything that enhances their safety, security, and the quality of services offered to them from the moment they arrive until their departure after performing Haj with ease…...
Saudi Arabia confirms dates for 2027 Arafat, Sallah
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (294+ words) According to a statement from the court, the Crescent Sighting Department reached the decision after reviewing testimonies submitted by witnesses regarding the lunar sighting. Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has officially announced the dates for Standing at Mount Arafat and the…...
Kwara Pilgrims Pray for Nigeria's Peace in Saudi Arabia
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (168+ words) By Tunde Akanbi, Ilorin Pilgrims from Kwara State have offered special prayers for divine protection, enduring peace, and sustainable development in the state and the country at large. The prayers were held in Mecca during the pilgrimage exercise on Sunday....
'No haj without permit' raises awareness across Arab, Islamic communities
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (439+ words) RIYADH: Saudi Arabia provides special and meticulous care to pilgrims ensuring everything that enhances their safety, security, and the quality of services offered to them from the moment they arrive until their departure after performing haj with ease and tranquillity,…...
Haj celebrations set as Sri Lanka announces festival date
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (158+ words) 18 May 2026 | BY Staff Writer Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate Eid al-Adha on 28 May, following an announcement by the Colombo Grand Mosque and the Moon Sighting Committee. Religious authorities stated that the crescent moon for the month of Dhul Hijjah,…...
The ancient route is regaining its spiritual significance as the Hajj season approaches
4+ hour, 15+ min ago (446+ words) The pilgrimage to Mecca is a highlight in the life of every Muslim." With the arrival of the Hajj season, the Al-Sayl Al-Kabeer route, historically known as Qarn Al-Manazil, has come back to life as one of the most important…...
Dar al-Ifta announces Eid al-Adha will be on May 27
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (237+ words) Dar al-Ifta announced the sighting of the crescent moon of Dhu al-Hijjah for the year 1447 AH, after observing the crescent on Sunday evening by its Sharia and scientific committees deployed throughout the country. In an official statement, Dar al-Ifta announced…...
Two Islamic countries announce sighting of Dhul-Hijjah moon
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (295+ words) ANKARA: The moon of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the lunar year 1447 AH, has been confirmed in Tunisia and Turkey. According to the report, Tunisia has become the first country to officially announce the start of Dhul-Hijjah, where Saturday, May…...
Eid Al-Adha on May 27 after crescent sighted in Saudi Arabia
18+ hour, 14+ min ago (97+ words) Times Kuwait Eid Al-Adha will be celebrated on Wednesday May 27 after the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah was sighted on Sunday evening. The sighting of the crescent marks the start of the month in which Hajj takes place. The pinnacle…...
What is short Hajj package launched first time for Indian pilgrims? All you need to know | Today News
7+ hour ago (408+ words) Hajj 2026: This year thousands of Hajj pilgrims from India will be performing the mandatory rituals in just 20 days instead of usual 40-45 days, reducing the time by half. This is being done as part of a first-of-its-kind short Hajj Pilgrimage option…...