RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has inaugurated “Ala Khutah (In His Footsteps),” a new initiative that allows visitors to retrace the historic journey of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) migration from Makkah to Madina, known as the Hijrah. Read More: Muslim World League secretary general delivers Eid sermon at faisal mosque The route, spanning 470 kilometres, features 41 […]
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Dozens feared dead in tragic bus crash near Madina
RIYADH – A tragic bus accident involving Indian pilgrims occurred near the holy city of Madina overnight, the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on X, stating he was “deeply saddened” by the incident and praying for the swift recovery of the injured. Read More: Pakistani […]
Saudi Arabia shortens Umrah visa validity to one month
KARACHI: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that the validity of Umrah visas will be reduced from three months to one month from the date of issuance, Al Arabiya.net reported on Friday. The new rule, set to take effect next week, also stipulates that the visa will be automatically cancelled 30 days […]
Pakistan proposes EU to ease terms for GSP scheme.
Saudi police confirmed that five Pakistani citizens had been arrested in connection with the incident at the Prophet’s Mosque on Thursday. Saudi Press Agency reports that Medina police spokesman said guards had arrested five Pakistani citizens who had assaulted a diplomatic entourage of Pakistani woman and her accomplice while in the courtyard of the Prophet’s […]