Saudi to mark Eid al-Fitr
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Saudi Arabia will honor the victors of the 44th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition for Memorization, Recital and Explanation at the Grand Mosque on Wednesday. The competition,
MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Billboards line the Umm Al Qura highway leading to the Grand Mosque in Mecca, displaying manicured public spaces, glass-fronted stores and sleek towers. It’s part of a $26 billion project to bring more Muslims to the holy ...
Saudi Arabia and UAE announced Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, March 21, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on Wednesday evening.
General view of the Grand Mosque during the hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 4, 2025. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS MAKKAH, March 14 (Bernama-SPA) -- Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism is continuing intensive inspection campaigns targeting hospitality facilities and tourism service providers in Makkah and Madinah during the last ten days of Ramadan.
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MECCA, Saudi Arabia >> Billboards line the Umm Al Qura highway leading to the Grand Mosque in Mecca, displaying manicured public spaces, glass-fronted stores and sleek towers. It’s part of a $26 billion project to bring more Muslims to the holy city’s ...
Saudi authorities install nearly 58,000 new carpets at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi to improve comfort, cleanliness, and facilities for worshippers.