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SPA MADINAH, March 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sheikh Dr. Ali Al-Hudhaifi, imam and preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque, urged Muslims on Friday to remain steadfast in obedience after Ramadan and to guard against falling into sin after the holy month. In his Friday sermon, Al-Hudhaifi said God had made what is lawful and unlawful clear in the Quran and the Sunnah, warning that following sin amounted to obedience to Satan. He called on Muslims to be guided by a living

SPA MAKKAH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites reported that more than 64 million passengers were transported via shuttle bus services to and from the Grand Mosque during Ramadan, one of the busiest periods of the year. The shuttle transport system operated over 1.5 million trips using more than 2,600 buses across seven central stations, helping ease congestion and improve access to the Grand Mosque dur

A member of the moon sighting committee uses a telescope to view the moon ahead of Ramadan to mark the beginning of the holy fasting month in Tumair, Saudi Arabia April 1, 2022. (File photo: Reuters) RIYADH, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court on Monday called on Muslims across the Kingdom to observe the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal on the evening of Wednesday, March 18, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan 1447 AH

SPA Madinah / Makkah, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Imams of Islam’s two holiest mosques on Friday called on Muslims to increase worship and good deeds during the remaining days of the holy month of Ramadan. At the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Imam and Khateeb Sheikh Dr. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Hudhaifi urged worshippers to devote the last nights of Ramadan to prayer, recitation of the Qur’an, charity and remembrance of God, stressing the importance of sincerity in acts of

Cairo, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The firing of the Ramadan iftar cannon remains a longstanding tradition in Cairo and several Arab cities, marking the moment of sunset and the start of the evening meal during the holy month. As sunset approaches during Ramadan evenings, many Egyptian households await the sound of the cannon, a signal that has long been associated with the call to break the fast and with the atmosphere of Ramadan nights. The cannon is typically f

SPA Makkah, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque is intensifying fragrance and incense operations across the Grand Mosque in Makkah during Ramadan as part of its service plan for worshippers and Umrah performers. Corridors, courtyards and prayer areas of the Grand Mosque are regularly perfumed with traditional Arabian scents including oud oil, musk and amber to enhance the

SPA Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques said a total of 96,638,865 worshippers and visitors have attended the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque during the first 20 days of Ramadan 1447 AH. The authority said the figures are based on operational indicators measuring entries for prayers and Umrah, reflecting the strong turnout of worshippers during the holy month. The Grand Mosque receiv

SPA Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has activated a comprehensive operational plan for the final 10 days of Ramadan at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. The plan is based on four main pillars: operational services, maintenance, crowd management and enrichment programs. To manage the expected increase in visitors, authorities are using Internet of Things technology and color-co

SPA Riyadh, March 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – More than 31 million passengers used transport services in Makkah during the first third of Ramadan 1447 AH, the General Transport Center in the holy city said. The center said shuttle transport services to and from the Grand Mosque and the Makkah bus network carried the passengers as part of efforts to manage movement and facilitate access for residents, visitors and Umrah performers. More than 700,000 trips were opera

SPA Jeddah, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Passports is deploying advanced technologies at King Abdulaziz International Airport and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to help pilgrims and visitors complete travel procedures more quickly and efficiently. The directorate said an e-gate system allows entry and departure procedures to be completed independently by verifying biometric data within seconds, aiming to streamli

SPA Riyadh, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – An open-air exhibition featuring works from the Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium is welcoming visitors in Riyadh during Ramadan, offering a public art experience along Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street. The exhibition is one of the outcomes of the seventh edition of the Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium, part of the Riyadh Art Program supervised by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. The display incl

SPA AlUla, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The AlUla Manara team held a Ramadan astronomy evening on Wednesday at the Old Town Amphitheatre in AlUla Governorate as part of the “Journey Through the Stars” series and cultural programmes accompanying Ramadan. The event combined astronomy storytelling with moon observation under AlUla’s skies and featured astronomy expert Majed Al-Zahoufi, according to the information provided. Side activities included a lantern-maki

SPA Riyadh, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah received 10,789,467 worshippers during the first 10 days of Ramadan 1447 AH for the five daily prayers and Taraweeh, according to official figures. A total of 317,025 worshippers prayed in the Rawdah Sharifah during the same period, while 784,379 visitors offered greetings to the Prophet Muhammad and his two companions. The figures were reported as part of an operational system aimed at c

SPA Riyadh, February 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – In his Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque today, Imam Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais said Ramadan is a season to elevate the soul through piety, which he described as the ultimate goal of fasting. He said the essence of fasting is reflected in upright speech and righteous actions, and urged people to use the holy month to strengthen family ties and promote social solidarity, following the prophetic example. Al-Sudais s

SPA Riyadh, February 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Visiting Madinah during Ramadan offers access to 1,382 historical landmarks linked to the Prophet’s life, as rehabilitation projects move ahead across key sites, the draft said. To support 12% annual growth in visitors and a 29% rise in tourism demand recorded in 2025, the Madinah Region Development Authority is rehabilitating sites including the Quba, Qiblatain and Fash mosques, as well as the Ghars and Faqir wells

Tryano's Ramadan campaign focuses on gathering and community. Courtesy Riyadh, February 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ramadan has moved from a regional retail moment into a global luxury season as fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands expand product capsules, marketing and client engagement around the holy month, executives and industry figures said. Nearly two billion people observe Ramadan annually, creating one of the largest synchronized shifts in consumer behavi

SPA Jeddah, February 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Al Balad, Jeddah’s historic district, has become a focal point for residents and visitors during Ramadan nights, offering heritage settings and cultural activities linked to Hijazi identity. After Taraweeh prayers, narrow alleys fill with foot traffic under lanterns and traditional lighting, illuminating coral-stone buildings and carved wooden windows known as rawasheen, some dating back more than five centuries. Vi