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Sheikh Ali Al-Hudhaifi to deliver Hajj sermon at Masjid Nimrah in Arafat
2+ hour ago (152+ words) Sheikh Ali Al-Hudhaifi (Image: FB) The Imam and Khateeb of Masjid al-Nabawi, Sheikh Dr. Ali Al-Hudhaifi, will deliver the Hajj sermon this year, according to Arab medida reports. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques announced…...
Saudi Arabia announces new Umrah season 1448 AH schedule
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (315+ words) RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the schedule for the new Umrah season 1448 AH, after which important dates have been revealed for pilgrims from all over the world wishing to perform Umrah. According to the details…...
Dhul Hijjah 2026: Significance, Day of Arafah, fasting and Eid al-Adha
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (421+ words) In India, Dhul Hijjah 2026 begins on May 19 following the sighting of the crescent moon. The Day of Arafah will be observed on May 27, while Eid al-Adha or Bakrid will be celebrated on May 28, 2026. The month is also associated with sacrifice,…...
Dario Escobar, the Colombian hermit who made Lebanon his last home is no longer
13+ hour, 50+ min ago (463+ words) He had come from far away to disappear from the world, but Lebanon had eventually recognized him as one of its own. Father Dario Escobar, a Colombian priest who became a Maronite hermit in the Qannubine Valley, died at the…...
Sacrifice goes digital: How Kazakhstan's new Eid service works
12+ hour, 2+ min ago (212+ words) The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan `(SAMK) has launched an official website, qurban. muftyat. kz, allowing users to perform qurban, or ritual animal sacrifice, remotely. Read also: The Qada checklist: How to catch up on your Ramadan days. For…...
6, 600 Palestinian pilgrims to perform Hajj rituals in Makkah
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (223+ words) LONDON: A total of 6, 600 Palestinian pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia over the past weeks to perform the annual Hajj rituals in Makkah, scheduled to take place from May 24-29, the Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs said on Monday....
Protecting Our Children As They Learn Quran Online: A Guide For Parents
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (673+ words) From The Chaplain's Desk: From Madinah To Our Campuses, Reviving A Quran-Centered Culture [Podcast] Can the Golden Age of Islam Save Us? | Sh Abdullah Mullanee For Muslims In The US, Recognition Does Not Guarantee Safety Selamat Hari Raya! " Celebrating Eid…...
Azerbaijani pilgrims on third and fourth flights arrive in Mecca
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (634+ words) The pilgrims on the third and fourth pilgrim flights have arrived in the city of Mecca, Vusal Jahangiri, Head of the Foreign Relations Department of the Caucasus Muslims Office and Head of the Hajj Electronic System, told APA. "The third…...
Malaysia: Borneo Catholics Hold Early Gawai and Kaamatan Harvest Celebrations
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (369+ words) St Anne's Church in the Archdiocese of Kuching, Sarawak, held an early Gawai and Kaamatan celebration from May 15 to May 17, bringing together Catholics from indigenous communities in the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, collectively known as East Malaysia. Kaamatan,…...
Climbing Mount Arafat During Hajj 2026: Timing, Logistics, and Tips
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (745+ words) Climbing Mount Arafat during Hajj is entirely optional, being anywhere within the marked Arafat boundaries between noon and sunset on the Day of Arafat fulfils the standing (Wuquf) requirement. This short guide covers timing, transport, and on-the-ground tips so you…...