Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Category Archives: Madina
Impressive pace of change at holy sites
“I am overcome with emotions I cannot describe and feel very happy to be in Madinah during the holy month of Ramadan. This is truly an opportunity of a lifetime,” said Canadian pilgrim Hashim Haneef Khan to Arab News. “I
Quba — the first mosque in the history of Islam
Quba Mosque to the south of Madinah is the second largest and prestigious mosque in the city after the Prophet’s Mosque, but claims the first place owing to its importance in Islamic history having been built in the first year
Grand Mufti: Don’t use media in blame game
Grand Mufti Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has said that social issues should not be discussed through the various media outlets, as they lead to accusations and counter-accusations between the parties involved. In his Friday sermon at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque
Yearly iftar at the Prophet’s Mosque
The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Ramadan is a beautiful place where Muslims imbued with the spirit of tolerance and forbearance can be seen coming to both the mosque and its spacious courtyards. The gathering for iftar has become a
SR2bn company set up for facelift of Madinah
The Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, approved Monday the establishment of a joint stock company with a capital of SR1.98 billion to boost Madinah’s development. The new firm, named “Al-Maqar Development Company,” will
Ramadan raids net 2,200 illegal expats in Kingdom
Security officers in Saudi Arabia have arrested nearly 2,200 illegal foreign workers in Madinah and Hail and Baha this month for allegedly violating the country’s residency and labor regulations. Madinah police arrested 884 Asian and African illegals during Ramadan following
Umrah visas to exceed six million this year
The Ministry of Haj expects the number of visas for Umrah visitors to exceed 6 million this year, with over 400,000 likely to arrive this month alone. Bander Al-Hajjar, minister of Haj, said the ministry issued more than 6 million
Sprinklers ease Ramadan hardship
Temperatures in the courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah can reach up to 46 degrees Celsius but worshippers and those observing the fast are able to enjoy the spiritual atmosphere thanks to the efforts and services provided by the
Holy month offers an opportunity to rid oneself of bad habits
The fasting month of Ramadan is the best opportunity for people to give up bad habits, such as smoking, drug addiction and prostitution, says Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, a preacher at the Omar bin Khattab Mosque in Faisaliya in Jeddah. Al-Ghamdi highlighted
Haj Ministry’s excellent services for pilgrims recognized
The Ministry of Haj in Madinah has been awarded a top European quality management certification for its services for pilgrims in the city. The European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) gave the city its Committed to Excellence (C2E) certification, the
Madinah Civil Defense ready with emergency safety plans
The Civil Defense Department in Madinah has announced its readiness to launch its plan to cope with emergencies during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The Department’s plan includes allocating manpower and equipment, as well as increasing coordination with concerned authorities,
Pilgrims happy with Makkah arrangements
The coming of Ramadan heralded elaborate arrangements made by the Makkah Police, Municipality and the Presidency of the Holy Mosques Affairs in Makkah. Their preparations have borne fruit receiving plaudits from the local pilgrims where millions of people were delighted
Ramadan tomorrow
[wpResize] The fasting month of Ramadan begins in Saudi Arabia tomorrow (Sunday) as nobody sighted the new crescent on Friday night. “June 28 will be the 30th day of Shaaban and the holy month of Ramadan begins on June 29,”
Official Decision and Announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia
[wpResize] Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Ramadhaan was not sighted this evening, here in Saudi Arabia, we shall
Five new parks to be opened in Madinah
[wpResize] The Madinah Secretariat has completed construction works on five new parks in different districts of the city covering a total area exceeding 75,000 square meters. Khalid bin Abdilqadir Tahir, secretary of the Madinah region, said that the five parks
Madinah harvest ‘delayed by expat worker shortage’
[wpResize] Madinah date farmers say they are in trouble because they do not have enough workers to harvest this season’s crop following the crackdown on illegal workers by the Labor Ministry. “Farm owners normally hire workers ahead of the date
Qur’an available in 72 languages at Grand Mosque
[wpResize] The Kingdom has almost completed elaborate and comprehensive arrangements for Qur’an recitation at Makkah’s Grand Mosque ahead of Ramadan. The Qur’an is now available in 72 different foreign languages. “We have developed a state-of-the-art technology system that any smartphone
2nd prize for Saudi at Qur’an competition
[wpResize] Saudi Arabia bagged the second place award at the sixth International Qur’an Memorization and Recitation Competition, which was organized by the Malaysian government in Kuala Lumpur. The competition marks the celebration of Muslim youth who have memorized the Holy
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