No need for vaccination status checks, vaccine info registration to enter two holy mosques
The procedure for checking vaccination status of visitors and pilgrims to the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque in Saudi Arabia was abolished starting Thursday.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Saudi Arabia lifts age limit for entering two holy mosques
Saudi Arabia has lifted the age limit for visitors and pilgrims to enter the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, provided they have 'immune' status in the 'Tawakkalna' application.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Updated COVID-19 SOPs of Saudi's two holy mosques announced
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque is expecting a significant increase in the number of visitors to the two Holy Mosques.
Fri Feb 04 2022
Saudi King condoles Prime Minister of Malaysia on flood victims
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of condolence and sympathy to Ismail Sabri on the victims of the floods.
Mon Dec 27 2021
Muhyiddin leaves for official visit to Makkah today
The visit was at the invitation of Saudi Arabian king, King Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud who is the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Malaysia, Saudi Arabia to discuss quota for haj, umrah soon
Malaysia and Saudi Arabia are expected to hold discussions on the haj and umrah quota soon, says Saudi Arabia Embassy's Religious Attach in Malaysia, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Rubaian.
Mon Feb 15 2021
World leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia on success of hajj plans
The leaders congratulated the King on the success of pilgrims' movements plans at the holy sites.
Sat Aug 01 2020
King Salman consents tarawih prayers in two holy mosques
Saudi Arabia's King Salman Abdulaziz al-Saud has issued a decree authorizing tarawih prayers at two holy mosques in Mecca and Medina.
Wed Apr 22 2020
Saudi Arabia suspends tarawih prayers at Holy Mosques
Itikaf, the Islamic practice of secluding oneself in the mosque to pray, also has been cancelled at both mosques.
Tue Apr 21 2020
Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at two holy mosques
Saudi Arabian authorities have stopped Muslim worshippers from entering and praying at the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Fri Mar 20 2020
Visit of King Salman Abdulaziz marks new era in Malaysia-Saudi Arabia relations
Dr Zayed Al-Harithi says the visit of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques reflected His Majesty's interest to enhance strong ties with Malaysia.
Sun Feb 26 2017