Riyadh, Feb. 21 -- Saudi Arabia on Friday, February 20, announced the opening of registration for the Islamic ritual of Itikaf, or seclusion, for men and women at the Two Holy Mosques during the holy month of Ramzan 1447 AH-2026.

In a post on X, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque said Itikaf will begin on Ramzan 20 and continue until the end of Ramzan 30, in accordance with the approved organizational plan.

Registration will be available through the electronic portal.

The authority said applicants must access the registration link, log in or create an account, or use the national Nafath platform available for citizens and residents. Applicants will then be required to select t...