Saudi Arabia announces success of first phase of 2022 haj season's operational plan
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced the success of the first phase of the operational plan for the 1443H Haj season with no 'incidents'.
Sat Jul 09 2022
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
Provision of zamzam water at Saudi's Grand Mosque resumes
The General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has resumed the operationalisation of 155 marble tanks of zamzam water.
Tue Oct 12 2021
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 arrests 46 suspects over 2016 Medina attack
Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it had arrested 46 members of a militant cell responsible for a deadly suicide bombing attack on the Prophet's Mosque in the holy city of Medina last summer.
Sun Apr 30 2017
Masjid al-Nabawi struck by suicide bombing
It was a black day for Muslims as one of Islam's holiest sites, the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, was struck by a suicide bomber.
Tue Jul 05 2016
Najib condemns terror attacks in Saudi Arabia
The Prime Minister says such vile acts are not Islam.
Tue Jul 05 2016
Multiple suicide blasts hit Saudi Arabia
There were no immediate claims of responsibility for the three attacks one of which, at the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, left four members of the security forces dead and others wounded.
Tue Jul 05 2016
Blast outside Prophet's Mosque in Madinah
A blast occurred on Monday in Saudi Arabia outside one of Islam's holiest sites, the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, a Saudi-owned television channel reported.
Mon Jul 04 2016
Mother of missing woman in Madinah hopes daughter will be found safe
"We (me and my husband) promised to meet (Nor Azimah) in the Prophet's Mosque after returning from a ziarah (visiting holy places) programme at noon, but Azimah did not turn up."
Fri Jan 01 2016
Malaysia an ideal model for cooperation, understanding
The Malaysian society is an ideal model for cooperation and mutual understanding, the Imam of Nabawi (Prophet's) Mosque in Medina, Sheikh Salah Al-Budair.
Wed Apr 24 2013