Makkah: After sunset on Tuesday, pilgrims bid farewell to Arafat as they continued their spiritual journey to Muzdalifah. The movement to Muzdalifah saw millions of pilgrims traveling along pedestrian routes in white ihram garments at the third stage …
Makkah: The idea of establishing an astronomical observatory in Makkah represented one of the early scientific initiatives linked to serving moon sighting and determining the timing of religious observances. The history of the observatory’s establishm…
Riyadh: Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah engaged in a telephone conversation today with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. The dis…
Mecca: Visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque experienced a deeply spiritual atmosphere on the Day of Arafah, particularly as sunset approached, with prayers rising and pilgrims engaged in remembrance and supplication on one of the most virtuous days of the…
Arafat: The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) warned of a gradual rise in temperatures in Arafat, coinciding with a noticeable decline in humidity levels, which may increase the sensation of heat and dryness in the atmosphere, particularly during …
Arafat: Civil Defense forces are continuing their around-the-clock field operations in Arafat to enhance public safety, optimize prevention measures, and ensure immediate response capabilities for emergencies. Field teams are conducting intensified in…