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Eid Hira festivities in Makkah draw visitors during holiday

Madhyamam 26 Mar 2026
Large numbers of visitors attended Eid Hira festivities at the Hira Cultural District in Makkah during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, with ...
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Overstaying Umrah visas in Saudi Arabia may lead to jail, fines

The Siasat Daily 23 Mar 2026
Riyadh. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has issued updated guidelines to streamline the departure of Umrah pilgrims as the season draws to a close, while reiterating strict penalties for visa overstaying ... Photo. SPA ... Also Read. Video ... .
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Video: Thousands gather at Makkah Masjid in Hyderabad for Jummatul Vida prayers

The Siasat Daily 20 Mar 2026
The historic mosque of Hyderabad, Makkah Masjid, saw thousands of worshippers offer Friday prayers on the occasion of Jummatul Vida on March 20 ... Makkah Masjid and the surrounding areas in Hyderabad.
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PM Modi should openly come out against West Asia conflict: Asaduddin Owaisi

The Siasat Daily 20 Mar 2026
Hyderabad ... Addressing a gathering at the Makkah Masjid here, he said India has maintained friendly ties with all countries in West Asia, though it treated the cause of Palestinians as its own ... You openly say that this war is wrong,” he said ... .
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Watch: Rains fall upon worshippers in Makkah on last day of Ramadan 2026

Khaleejtimes 19 Mar 2026
On the last day of Ramadan, rains fell upon worshippers in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, creating a serendipitous and peaceful atmosphere at the holy site ... Stay up to date with the latest news.
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378 Million calls recorded in Makkah as internet speeds reach 234 Mbps during Ramadan

Saudi Gazette 18 Mar 2026
MAKKAH — The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) announced major successes of its operational plan during Ramadan 2026, with a mobile itnernet speed of 234 Mbps ...
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Two Holy Mosques witness huge turnout on 27th night of Ramzan

The Siasat Daily 16 Mar 2026
Worshippers offer prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the last ten nights of Ramzan ... Aerial view of the Grand Mosque in Makkah filled with worshippers on the 27th night of Ramzan.
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Dust storms reduce visibility in Makkah and Jeddah as NCM issues rain alerts across Kingdom

Saudi Gazette 15 Mar 2026
JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) warned on Sunday of reduced horizontal visibility in the Makkah region due to dust storms, while also issuing orange and red alerts for rainfall ...
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Photos: Aerial view of Makkah’s Grand Mosque during Ramzan’s last ten nights

The Siasat Daily 15 Mar 2026
Aerial photographs released by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) capture the Grand Mosque in Makkah filled with worshippers during the last ten nights of Ramzan, one of the most spiritually significant periods of the holy month.
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Saudi Arabia sets deadline for issuing Umrah visas

The Siasat Daily 15 Mar 2026
Makkah ... Aerial view of Makkah’s Grand Mosque during Ramzan’s last ten nights ... Haj season, as millions of pilgrims from around the world prepare to travel to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.
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Tourism Ministry intensifies inspections in Makkah and Madinah during last days of Ramadan

Saudi Gazette 14 Mar 2026
RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism is continuing intensive inspection campaigns targeting hospitality facilities and tourism service providers in Makkah and Madinah during the last ten days of Ramadan ... ....
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'Safe Heart Zone' at Grand Mosque in Makkah enables rapid heart attack treatment

Saudi Gazette 14 Mar 2026
MAKKAH — The Makkah Health Cluster established the “Safe Heart Zone” at the Grand Mosque, with full operation led by King Abdullah Medical City ... Approved clinical pathways are applied for post-catheterization care and patient referral ... ....
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FIRE INCIDENT AT HOTEL IN MAKKAH (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia)

Public Technologies 13 Mar 2026
FIRE INCIDENT AT HOTEL IN MAKKAH. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs refers to a fire reported at approximately 5pm local time on 12 March 2026 at the Mira Ajyad Hotel in Makkah.
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Tourism Ministry warns building owners in Makkah and Madinah against unlicensed pilgrim accommodation

Saudi Gazette 13 Mar 2026
RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism emphasized that building owners in Makkah and Madinah must comply with regulations prohibiting the operation of any tourist hospitality activity without a license.
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