Category: GENERAL

Prophet’s Mosque Preserves 80-Year-Old Solar Heritage Clock

Makkah: The Prophet’s Mosque The Prophet’s Mosque preserves an 80-year-old heritage clock that operates on a system that calculates time based on the sun’s movement, starting its count at the zenith (noon). This clock serves as a living testament to t…

Makkah to Witness First Lunar Alignment with Holy Kaaba This Year

Makkah: Makkah will witness its first lunar alignment of 2026 on Saturday evening, when the moon will appear almost directly above the Holy Kaaba.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Head of the Jeddah Astronomy Society Majid Abu Zahra stated that at t…

Saudi Arabia Distributes Dates, Iftar Meals in Korea

Seoul: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, through the Saudi Embassy in the Republic of Korea, has launched the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Ramadan programs at the Seoul Central Mosque, distributing three tons of dates to 12,00…

Tunisian Cities Welcome Migratory Storks for the Spring Season

Tunis: The white stork has returned to Tunisia, marking its annual migration from sub-Saharan Africa with a symbolic presence in cities and villages. Known locally as “belarj” or affectionately as “Hajj Qassem,” the bird is a cultural icon whose long-…