Umrah is a spiritual journey, also known as a ‘minor’ pilgrimage, performed by Muslims at Islam’s most sacred place – Makkah. Derived from an Arabic word, “E’atmar” means “Visit”, one...
Pigeon towers come in a variety of shapes and sizes throughout the Middle East. Their use dates back to at least the Middle Ages. The towers, far from being a...
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Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), or Abraham, is the common patriarch of the Abrahamic religions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. He is a central figure in all three faiths...
Marking the second day of Hajj and the day before Eid Al-Adha, the holy day of Arafat is the day of repentance, when those on the pilgrimage of Hajj travel...
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If the pilgrim leaves Mina and it is easy for him to pass the night at Al Muhassab and then depart, it is meritorious but not obligatory. It is only...
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set insurance mandatory for foreign pilgrims regarding lesser pilgrimage. This update will only apply to arrivals from abroad as confirmed by GULF NEWS....
As the number of Umrah pilgrims increases beginning in February, all guests including Umrah Visa, Visit Visa, and Family Visa holders are mostly performing Umrah and visiting Prophets Mosque to...
How to Book Itikaf in Ramazan 2023 Registration Announced For The Two Holy Mosques Makkah and Madina Makkah Saudi Arabia : The General Presidency for the Affairs of Two Holy...
Virtual visit software for Masjid Nabawi: Do you want to visit Masjid Nabawi right now? With advancement in technology, alhumdulillah we are able to get a feel of Masjid...
“Jabal Al-Noor/جبل النور”: The story of “Jabal Al-Noor” in Makkah Al-Mukarramah: The light of prophecy shone from it, and in it there is the historical Cave of Hira Jabal Al-Noor,...