Assalamulaikum Warhmatullah, According to the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, the crescent has not been sighted so Eid will be on Monday, 12th September 2016 in Saudi Arabia. Previous Years 2015 – 1436H ... Continue Reading
Makkah
Makkah or Makkah tul Mukarramah (Makkah the Honored) is the holiest city in Islam. It is home to the biggest and most important mosque in the world, Al-Masjid Al-Haram. At the center lies the most sacred site in Islam, The Kaʿbah, The House of Allah. Muslims all over the globe face towards the Kaʿbah while offering prayer/salah/namaz.
Makkah is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad SAW and the site of Muhammad's SAW first revelation of the Quran. Makkah is visited by more than 15 million Muslims every year to perform Hajj and Umrah.
Makkah category contains posts about the importance of the city, it's history and guidance on visiting the city.
Eid ul Adha 2018 in Saudi Arabia
Assalamulaikum, The crescent has been sighted so Eid ul Adha will be on inshaAllah Tuesday, 21st August 2018 in Saudi Arabia. Previous Years 2016 – 1437H 2015 – 1436H ... Continue Reading
Hajj and Eid ul Adha 2015 – 1436H in Saudi Arabia
The following text was published on 14th September 2015: Eid ul Adha 2015 The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has announced that tomorrow (15th September 2015) is the 1st of Islamic Month “Dhul-Hijjah”. This means that Hajj will be on 23rd September and 1st Day of Eid will be on 24th September 2015 in KSA. Reference News جريدة الرياض | المحكمة العليا: غداً ... Continue Reading
Eid ul Adha (2022 – 1443H) Prayer Time in Saudi Arabia (English, Urdu)
Eid Prayer Time in Saudi Arabia The Eid prayer in Saudi Arabia is held 10 to 15 minutes after sunrise. Thus it is important to reach the Masjid before sunrise to have ample time to find an appropriate praying spot. If the Masjid is expected to be very crowded, it is better to reach the Masjid before the Fajr prayer and then stay there till the Eid prayer. Time of ... Continue Reading
Zamzam Water Bottles are Available at BinDawood Makkah (English, Urdu)
Zamzam at BinDawood Zamzam water bottles from the official plant (King Abdullah ibn Abdul-Aziz Project for Zamzam Water (KPZW)) are available at the BinDawood supermarket chain in Makkah. The 5 liter bottle costs exactly the same as from the Zamzam plant but there is a limit of two bottles per person. You can get two bottles for each member of your family. This limit can ... Continue Reading
Reviews of Hajj Agents/Operators in Saudi Arabia (English)
Please share your reviews using this form to help fellow Muslims performing Hajj Ministry of Hajj (MoH) Official Website in Saudi Arabia In Arabic: وزارة الحج والعمرة - الرئيسية In English: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Electronic Services: وزارة الحج والعمرة - Electronic Services Contact: وزارة الحج والعمرة - Contact Us Official Youtube Channel: Ministry of ... Continue Reading
Video: I Belong to This Land (Haramain) – Darnasah Media (Arabic, English)
Video in Arabic with English Subtitles English Subtitles I belong to this landGrowing up in magnificenceMy eyes admire the Two Sacred MosquesDearer than eyes they're Here is the promising futureTo which I shall aspireI take care of the holy sitesTo visitors l'd be dutiful and generous I belong to this landGrowing up in magnificenceMy eyes admire the Two Sacred ... Continue Reading
Eid ul Fitr (2022 – 1443H) Prayer Time in Saudi Arabia (English, Urdu)
Eid Prayer Time in Saudi Arabia The Eid prayer in Saudi Arabia is held 10 to 15 minutes after sunrise. Thus it is important to reach the Masjid before sunrise to have ample time to find an appropriate praying spot. If the Masjid is expected to be very crowded then it is better to reach the Masjid before the Fajr prayer and then stay there till the Eid prayer. Time of ... Continue Reading
Eid ul Adha (1442H – 2021) Prayer Time in Saudi Arabia (English, Urdu)
Eid Prayer Time in Saudi Arabia The Eid prayer in Saudi Arabia is held 10 to 15 minutes after sunrise. Thus it is important to reach the Masjid before sunrise to have ample time to find an appropriate praying spot. If the Masjid is expected to be very crowded then it is better to reach the Masjid before Fajr prayer and then to stay there till Eid prayer. *Due to COVID-19 ... Continue Reading
Eid ul Adha Mubarak! (1442H – 2021)
More about The Month of Dhul-Hijjah Previous Years 1441H - 2020 1440H - 2019 1339H - 2018 1437H - 2016 ... Continue Reading
