hajj, also spelled ḥadjdj or hadj, in Islam, the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, which every adult Muslim must make at least once in his or her lifetime. The hajj is the fifth of the fundamental Muslim practices and institutions known as the Five Pillars of Islam. The pilgrimage rite…Read More

RIYADH: The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called upon the citizens and residents to search for the crescent of the month of Ramadan 1444 on the evening of Tuesday, the 29th of Sha’ban 1444 corresponding to the 21st of March 2023. The Supreme Court further said to report any sightings to the local courts...Read More

Inside the Haramain Inside the Haramain MAKKAH: Months of speculation ended on Wednesday evening when the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques confirmed through the release of the annual Taraweeh Schedule ahead of Ramadan that Sheikh Saud Ash Shuraim has retired. Earlier in January, Inside the Haramain reported that a prominent Imam...Read More

Inside the Haramain Inside the Haramain Sheikh Abdul Rehman Al Sudais on Tuesday completed 40 years of his appointment as Imam of Masjid Al Haram, Makkah Sheikh Sudais was appointed as Imam of Masjid Al Haram, Makkah by Royal Decree issued by the Late Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahad bin Abdulaziz in...Read More

Inside the Haramain Inside the Haramain Sheikh Saud bin Ibrahim Shuraim has resigned as Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Al Haram, Makkah The Imam excused to re-new his contract with the General Presidency in latter months of 2022 citing personal reasons. The Imam can however return in a temporary role to lead Taraweeh Prayers which...Read More

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in...Read More