Umrah entry visas now valid for one month instead of three from issuance date. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reduced the validity period for Umrah entry visas from three month...

The Holy Capital Municipality has announced the opening of registration for catering contractors seeking to provide services during the Hajj 1447 AH (2026) season in Makkah. The registration proces...

When millions of Muslims turn toward the Kaaba in Mecca for prayer, few may realize that the sweeping gold calligraphy on its iconic black cloth, the Kiswa, bears the legacy of a single artist —...

Saudi Arabia has implemented a ban on tobacco shops operating within 500 meters of mosques and schools, according to new guidelines from the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing. The measures aim...

The Charter Of Makkah, endorsed by the muftis and scholars of the Islamic Ummah from various schools of thought and sects, as well as by the member states of the OIC, is considered the second charter...