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18 August, 2026, 5 Rabī‘ al-awwal, 1448

1,000 Riyal Fine Imposed for Feeding Pigeons near Masjid al Haram

13.10.2025   35753   1 min.
1,000 Riyal Fine Imposed for Feeding Pigeons near Masjid al Haram

The Secretariat of the Holy Capital has implemented a strict ban on feeding pigeons in Mecca and Medina, with violators facing fines of 1,000 Saudi riyals.

The new regulation, announced to protect public health and maintain environmental cleanliness in Islam’s two holiest cities.

The secretariat has established continuous monitoring programs to enforce the ban and is encouraging citizens and visitors to participate in reporting violations.

Individuals can photograph offenders and submit evidence to local police, creating a community-based enforcement system.

holy makkah feeding pigeons board

Officials cite concerns about disease transmission, property damage, and environmental pollution as primary reasons for the prohibition.

The initiative represents the latest in a series of measures to enhance urban quality and public health standards in the holy cities, which host millions of pilgrims annually.

Previous regulations have addressed street vending, waste management, and public behavior to preserve the sanctity and cleanliness of the religious sites.

Municipal officials emphasized that the ban particularly targets areas around the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque, where large pigeon populations have historically gathered due to public feeding.

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Indonesian media: First International Forum of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan emerges as an important international platform for cooperation

20.07.2026   53661   1 min.
Indonesian media: First International Forum of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan emerges as an important international platform for cooperation

Indonesian media have widely covered the First International Forum of Islamic Civilization, held in Tashkent, Samarkand and Termez, placing particular emphasis on its outcomes and international significance, reports Dunyo IA.

Reports on the forum were broadcast by Garuda TV and published by Indonesiainside, Kabarsurya, Apaberita, Retizen (Republika) and the newspaper Kalimantan Post. The publications note that the forum, held under the theme "Islamic Civilization: The Path to Peace, Tolerance and Enlightenment", brought together scholars, religious leaders, experts and representatives of international organizations from dozens of countries.

Indonesian media gave particular attention to the adoption of the Tashkent Declaration and the decision to establish the Global Forum of Islamic Civilization, with its headquarters in Uzbekistan. The reports also highlighted key initiatives announced during the forum, including the digitalization of Islamic heritage, the creation of an international digital library and a unified global digital registry, as well as the expansion of international academic and scientific cooperation.

The publications underscore Uzbekistan's historic contribution to the development of Islamic civilization and world science, while highlighting the significance of Samarkand, Bukhara and Termez as major centers of Islamic culture and scholarship.

According to Indonesian media, the forum has become an important international platform for strengthening scientific and cultural cooperation, promoting the ideals of peace and mutual respect, and preserving the rich heritage of Islamic civilization.