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23 August, 2026, 10 Rabī‘ al-awwal, 1448

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

13.10.2025   36752   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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Malaysian Delegation Visits the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan

11.11.2025   159839   1 min.
Malaysian Delegation Visits the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan

The Muslim Board of Uzbekistan hosted a meeting with a delegation from the Institute of Islamic Studies under Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia, led by its director Khairun Nizam.

The guests were welcomed by Deputy Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Muhammadolim Muhammad Siddiqov, who congratulated them on their visit and briefed them on the structure and activities of the Board, particularly the Department of Education and Scientific Research.

The delegation expressed appreciation for the significant progress taking place in Uzbekistan in recent years in the fields of religion, culture, and tourism, and noted with admiration the establishment of the Center for Islamic Civilization, the reconstruction and beautification of the Imam al-Bukhari Complex, and the development of other higher religious educational institutions such as Mir Arab, Imam Maturidi, and Imam Termizi centers.

During the meeting, the sides discussed opportunities for mutual cooperation in education, academic research, and exchange of scholarly and cultural experience.

At the conclusion, both parties exchanged commemorative gifts, took group photographs, and wished each other continued success.

Muslim Board of Uzbekistan – Press Service

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