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Grand Mosque authority completes Ramadan operational preparations for Two Holy Mosques
SPA Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has completed its operational and technical preparations for Ramadan 1447 AH under a comprehensive seasonal operational plan. The plan includes service and enrichment projects aimed at improving service quality, raising operational efficiency and meeting safety and reliability standards at the Two Holy Mosques. The plan ta
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Saudi General Transport Center completes Ramadan mobility preparations for Makkah
SPA Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Transport Center has completed its operational and regulatory preparations for the 1447 AH Ramadan season to organize transport and mobility in Makkah and improve traffic management during peak periods, as the number of Umrah performers and worshippers is expected to rise. The preparations include a comprehensive operational plan aligned with the center’s regulatory and executive role as the unified refe
Feb 161 min read


King Salman approves launch of sixth National Campaign for Charitable Work
SPA Riyadh, February 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud approved the launch of the sixth edition of the National Campaign for Charitable Work, organized through the National Platform for Charitable Work (Ehsan). The campaign will commence on the evening of Friday, Ramadan 03, 1447 AH, corresponding to February 20, 2026, reflecting continued support for charitable efforts and aiming to maximize their impa
Feb 151 min read


Saudi Supreme Court calls for Ramadan crescent sighting on Tuesday evening
Riyadh, February 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court urged Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, Shaban 29, 1447 AH, corresponding to February 17, 2026, according to the Umm Al-Qura calendar. The court called on anyone who sights the crescent, whether with the naked eye or through binoculars, to report to the nearest court to register their testimony. It also asked observers to contact the
Feb 151 min read


Al-Madinah schools announce Ramadan 1447 AH schedule
Al-Madinah, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Administration of Education in Al-Madinah Region announced the school schedules for the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH, taking into account the month’s unique requirements. Classes in all boys’ and girls’ schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. from the first school day of Ramadan. For continuing education schools, the first class will start at 9:30 p.m., ensuring flexibility and appropriate organization for stud
Feb 141 min read


Grand Mosque activates scientific program for Ramadan 1447 AH
SPA Mecca, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has launched its scientific program at the Grand Mosque for Ramadan 1447 AH, reinforcing the mosque’s role as a global center of Islamic knowledge. The initiative includes a comprehensive schedule of lessons and lectures delivered by esteemed scholars, covering Islamic sciences such as jurisprudence, creed, and the Prophet’s biography. T
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