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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Saudi, UAE calls on Muslims to sight moon on Monday
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have called on all Muslims to sight the crescent moon of Shawaal 1445 AH-2024 on Monday evening, 29th of Ramzan corresponding to April…
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Saudi Arabia: Umrah pilgrims advised to wear face masks
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised pilgrims to wear face masks while performing Umrah or minor pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The advisory comes as Umrah season reaches…
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Watch: First phase of duty-free market unveiled at Riyadh airport
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has unveiled the opening of the first phase of the revamped duty-free market at Terminal 3 of King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh. President of…
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Photos: Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque on 27th night of Ramzan
The Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Friday night, April 6, teemed with worshippers from around the world on the 27th night of Ramzan, considered by…
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Saudi Arabia to host Women’s Tennis Association Finals from 2024-2026
In a historic move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is all set to host the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals for three years, starting from 2024 until 2026. “To have a…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Saudi Arabia gears up to host fireworks, concerts, free events
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a calendar of events for the “Eid Al-Fitr 2024”, which carries the slogan “Your Eid among your family and your people”. Eid Al-Fitr marks the…
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Ramzan 2024: Last Friday prayers held at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Crowds of worshippers performed the last Friday prayer of the holy month of Ramzan at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, in an atmosphere of faith…
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Saudi Arabia: Over 20M visit Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah in 1st 20 days of Ramzan
More than 20 million Muslims visited the Prophet’s Mosque, Islam’s second holiest site in Madinah, during the first 20 days of the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. The General Authority for…
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Indian worker returns home after 19 years in Saudi Arabia
Ashok Kumar, an Indian national who has been stranded in Saudi Arabia for 19 years, travelled to India on Friday, April 5. This comes after Kumar recently sought assistance from the Indian…
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Saudi Arabia: Eid holidays turn tragic as 2 of Telugu family die in mishap
Jeddah: Eid holidays turned tragic for a Telugu expatriate family in Saudi Arabia as their car met with an accident in Dammam, killing two people and injuring other three on Friday, April…
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia visit from Saturday
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on his maiden three-day visit to Saudi Arabia from Saturday to meet the Saudi leadership and discuss issues of mutual interest, it was announced…
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Saudi Arabia: Man showered with luxuries after rescuing child
The Saudi car driver who rescued a child by intercepting a speeding vehicle in the middle of the road has been showered with luxury gifts in a gesture of appreciation for his…
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Revealed! Here’s why Shoaib Ibrahim never performed Umrah
Mumbai: In recent months, many celebrities have taken a break from their busy schedules to perform Umrah. Stars like Gauahar Khan, Jannat Zubair, and Hina Khan have visited the holy cities of…
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Saudi Arabia: Makkah’s Grand Mosque uses UV rays to sterilize air conditioning
Riyadh: The air delivered through the air conditioners in the Grand Mosque of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, undergoes purification nine times daily and utilises ultraviolet rays for sterilization before it is sent to…