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Maher Zain faces backlash for mixing genders at Prophet's Mosque

Hyderabad, March 15 -- World-famous Lebanese-Swedish singer Maher Zain is facing criticism after promoting his latest music video in front of Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, during Ramzan, ... Read More


Nada Al-Ghamdi becomes first Saudi woman licensed to photograph Grand Mosque

Hyderabad, March 15 -- In a groundbreaking achievement, Nada Abdullah Al-Ghamdi has made history as the first Saudi woman officially licensed to photograph inside Grand Mosque in Makkah. This mileston... Read More


Al-Aqsa Mosque: 80,000 Palestinians attend second Friday of Ramzan

Hyderabad, March 14 -- More than 80,000 Palestinian worshippers performed prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied city of Jerusalem on the second Friday of the holy month of Ramzan. This comes ... Read More


From Ajwa to Majdool: Over 1.5M dates distributed daily for Iftar at Prophet's Mosque

Hyderabad, March 14 -- More than 1.5 million dates are distributed daily to worshippers at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah to break their fast during the holy month of Ramzan. These dates are include... Read More


Saudi Arabia launches hair cutting carts for women at Grand Mosque for first time

Hyderabad, March 14 -- For the first time, Saudi Arabia has launched hair-cutting carts for women at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, allowing female pilgrims to perform Tahallul-the ritual of exiting Ihra... Read More


Saudi Grand Mufti warns against filming, posting prayers online in Ramzan

Hyderabad, March 14 -- Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh has urged imams and preachers to be sincere and avoid hypocrisy, warning ag... Read More


Watch: Heavy rain turns Iranian beach blood red, stuns viewers

Hyderabad, March 14 -- A viral video shows the Silver and Red Beach on Hormuz Island in Iran turning blood red amid heavy rainfall, leaving viewers both amazed and horrified. The video, originally po... Read More


Eid Al-Fitr 2025: UAE residents may get up to 5 days off

Hyderabad, March 14 -- Residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can expect up to five days of holidays for Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan 1446-2025. The official duration... Read More


Dubai: Indian consulate denies issuing advisory on UAE firms

Dubai, March 13 -- The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai on Thursday, March 13, denied issuing a warning to Indian exporters regarding United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based companies. The clarific... Read More


Dubai's 2-year work visa: Process, requirements and updates

Hyderabad, March 13 -- Dubai has updated its 2-year employment visa process, making it more efficient for expatriates seeking job opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to multipl... Read More