Day of Ashura Falls on June 25 as 1448 AH Begins
The Day of Ashura, the tenth of Muharram, is expected on June 25, 2026, as the Islamic year 1448 AH begins. Fasting it is a strongly recommended Sunnah that expiates the previous year's sins.
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Madinah Equips 19,000 Square Meters of Walkways for Pilgrims
The Al Madinah Region Development Authority has equipped over 19,000 square meters of pedestrian walkways and launched a bilingual spatial guidance system to improve mobility for pilgrims around the Prophet's Mosque.
Saudi Arabia Hits Record 18 Million Umrah Pilgrims in Vision 2030 Report
Saudi Arabia's latest Vision 2030 data shows international Umrah arrivals hit a record 18.03 million in 2025, part of a wider tourism surge that saw nearly 123 million total visitors.
Foreign Capital Flows Into Makkah and Madinah as Saudi Arabia Opens Investment
Saudi Arabia is opening regulated investment access to Makkah and Madinah, drawing global capital into a hospitality boom aimed at hosting 30 million Umrah pilgrims a year by 2030.
Saudi Arabia Sets Rawdah Visiting Times and Nusuk Permits for Visitors
Saudi Arabia announced designated Rawdah visiting times at the Prophet's Mosque, with men and women given separate windows and access booked through the Nusuk app.
Islamic New Year 1448 AH Begins as Saudi Arabia Sights Muharram Moon
Saudi Arabia confirmed the Muharram crescent sighting, marking June 16, 2026, as the first day of the Islamic year 1448 AH, with Ashura falling on June 25.
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Kano engages airline for swift return of pilgrims from Saudi Arabia - Punch Newspapers
Kano engages airline for swift return of pilgrims from Saudi Arabia Punch Newspapers
More than 1,700 artifacts uncovered at ancient Miqat Al-Juhfah pilgrimage site in Saudi Arabia - Archaeology News Online Magazine
More than 1,700 artifacts uncovered at ancient Miqat Al-Juhfah pilgrimage site in Saudi Arabia Archaeology News Online Magazine
560 Kwara Pilgrims Return Safely From Saudi Arabia - Arise News
560 Kwara Pilgrims Return Safely From Saudi Arabia Arise News
First batch of Kwara pilgrims returns from Saudi Arabia - Punch Newspapers
First batch of Kwara pilgrims returns from Saudi Arabia Punch Newspapers
First batch of Kwara pilgrims returns from Saudi Arabia - Punch Newspapers
First batch of Kwara pilgrims returns from Saudi Arabia Punch Newspapers
Lagos pilgrims to begin return journey from Saudi Arabia next week - Daily Post Nigeria
Lagos pilgrims to begin return journey from Saudi Arabia next week Daily Post Nigeria