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Uruguayan convert, blind Yemeni Imam fulfil Haj dream

Makkah, June 6 -- Two deeply moving stories of faith and perseverance have emerged as Haj 2025 began in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, highlighting the spiritual diversity of this year's pilgrims, a Muslim con... Read More


Over 1.67 million pilgrims perform Haj this year

Makkah, June 6 -- A total of 1,673,230 pilgrims are performing Haj 1446 AH-2025 in Saudi Arabia, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Of these, 1,506,576 arrived from abroad, w... Read More


After 12-year hiatus, 1st Saudi passenger flight lands in Damascus

Damascus, June 6 -- After a hiatus of more than 12 years, the first direct Saudi passenger flight, operated by Flynas, landed at Damascus International Airport on Thursday, June 5, arriving from Riyad... Read More


UAE: Indian banker wins Rs 11.68 lakh in Big Ticket draw

Abu Dhabi, June 5 -- A 37-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian banker has won a staggering Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,68,702) Big Ticket weekly e-draw held in Abu Dhabi. The winner, Mustafa Moh... Read More


Haj 2025: Sheikh bin Humaid delivers heartfelt Arafat sermon, prays for Palestine, unity and safety

Hyderabad, June 5 -- As part of Haj 2025, Sheikh Dr Saleh bin Humaid, imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, delivered the Arafat Day sermon at Namira Mosque on Thursday, June 5, addressing over a millio... Read More


Photos: Haj pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat

Makkah, June 5 -- Pilgrims from around the world gathered at Mount Arafat from early Thursday morning, June 5, to offer prayers and supplications on the most significant day of the Haj amid soaring te... Read More


UAE to ban single-use plastic products by 2026

Hyderabad, June 5 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will enforce a comprehensive ban on the import, production, and trade of single-use plastic products starting from January 1, 2026. The announcemen... Read More


Haj 2025: 53 expats caught entering Makkah illegally

Makkah, June 5 -- The Haj Security Forces have arrested 53 expatriates for violating Haj regulations and instructions by attempting to enter the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and perform Haj without a... Read More


Haj pilgrims urged to stay in tents on Arafat Day to prevent heat exhaustion

Makkah, June 4 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Minister of Haj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, has urged pilgrims to remain inside their tents from 10am to 4pm on the Day of Arafat, Thursday, June 5, to... Read More


Photos: Haj 2025 begins

Makkah, June 4 -- Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from across the world coverged on the tent city of Mina on Wednesday, June 4, as Haj 2025 officially began. The pilgrims began arriving in Mina on ... Read More