Mesmerizing Ramadan Night At Jeddah Museum
The amazing architecture of the Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum takes us on an astonishing journey back to the Jeddah of the old days where wooden carvings dominated most of the urban architecture, especial...
May 31, 2018903Category: CULTURAL
12,000 Electric Cars, Wheelchairs For Pilgrims At Holy Mosques Are Provided
About 12,000 electric cars and wheelchairs will be provided for free to elderly, sick and special-needs pilgrims so they can perform their rituals in ease and comfort at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and...
June 02, 2018828Category: CULTURAL
Thousands Of Worshippers Performed The Third Friday Prayer At The Grand Mosque
Hundreds of thousands of worshippers performed the third Friday prayer at the Grand Mosque during this holy month of Ramadan.
For the first time, the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosq...
June 02, 20181341Category: CULTURAL
Return To The Quran Is The Key To Success
IMAMS of the Two Holy Mosques, in their Friday sermons, urged the faithful to devote their time and energy in reaping maximum fruits of Ramadan by taking advantage of the remaining days of the fasting...
June 02, 2018893Category: CULTURAL
Ramadan Tents A Rich Tradition In Riyadh
Setting up majestic Ramadan tents in hotels, with sumptuous iftar and sahoor delicacies, is a rich tradition in Riyadh during the fasting month.
Hundreds of people turn up daily for lavish iftar an...
June 03, 2018901Category: CULTURAL
82 Pc Of The Saudis Prefer To Perform Umrah In Ramadan
About 82 percent of the Saudis prefer to perform Umrah in Ramadan, according to the results of a survey published by local daily Al-Madina.
The survey was conducted by the National Center for Polls...
June 03, 2018759Category: CULTURAL
King Salman Focus On Culture, Religion And Environment
The royal decrees issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman early Saturday focus on culture, religion and environment as the Kingdom undergoes major reforms.
A royal decree announced ...
June 03, 20181042Category: CULTURAL
Al-Madinah Is Rich With Historic Islamic Sites
Al-Madinah is rich with historic Islamic sites that are frequented by visitors to the Saudi Arabian city.
The city reminds them of the prophet’s teachings and the spreading of Islam to all part...
June 04, 2018902Category: CULTURAL
Spiritual Aroma At The Grand Mosque In Makkah
Visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah are welcomed with 60 incense burners everyday by staff members of the Perfumes and Incense Unit of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques...
June 04, 2018794Category: CULTURAL
King Salman Arrives In Makkah For Last 10 Days Of Ramadan
King Salman arrived in Makkah on Monday evening from Jeddah to spend the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan in the holy city.
King Salman was received in Makkah by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal A...
June 05, 20181223Category: CULTURAL
Monitoring Safety, Security From The Sky
The Saudi Security Aviation keeps a watchful eye on the holy city of Makkah from helicopters throughout the month of Ramadan to ensure security and organize traffic flow. Brig. Gen. Hassan Al-Bassam, ...
June 05, 2018914Category: CULTURAL
Qataris Citizens Welcome To Perform Umrah And Hajj
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Tuesday that it welcomes Qatari citizens to perform Umrah rituals irrespective of the on-going Gulf dispute, Saudi state-news agency SPA re...
June 06, 2018882Category: CULTURAL
Saudi Arabia Experiences A Rise In Volunteerism During Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan is not only about strengthening one’s ties with the Creator, but also to express one’s gratitude toward Him for all the blessings bestowed upon us by helping the ...
June 07, 2018796Category: CULTURAL
GCA Bills Sikkat Ramadan A Remarkable Success
The General Authority for Culture (GCA) described the activities of the first edition of “Sikkat Ramadan” that concluded all over the Kingdom as a remarkable success.
The even spanned o...
June 07, 2018765Category: CULTURAL
Over 10,000 Staff In Service As Faithful Flock To Makkah
All concerned government and private agencies and security forces have made unprecedented arrangements and elaborate preparations to cope with the massive crowd of the faithful thronging the Grand Mos...
June 07, 2018849Category: CULTURAL
Saudi Culture Body Launches Saudi Trades And Crafts Company
As tourism becomes a major driver of the economy, Saudi Arabia has launched several major initiatives to stimulate the travel and tourism industry. One of these initiatives is the Saudi Trades and Cra...
June 09, 2018958Category: CULTURAL
Worshippers, Throng The Grand Mosque In Makkah For Friday Prayer
Masses of worshippers descended on the Grand Mosque of Makkah to perform Friday prayer. Crowds made up of Saudis, residents as well as foreign visitors, performing Umrah, filled all corners of the Gra...
June 09, 2018766Category: CULTURAL
Celebrate Eid in foreign countries is the present trend
With Eid Al-Fitr around the corner, many families are planning to celebrate this happy occasion abroad.
The joyful celebration of Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan when Mu...
June 09, 20181007Category: CULTURAL
Muezzins Of The Grand Mosque In Makkah
Calls for prayer heard from the Grand Mosque known as Masjid Al-Haram resonate across Makkah every day, spreading an essence of spirituality among listeners.
The pilgrims and people of Makkah are abl...
June 12, 2018801Category: CULTURAL
Leaders Watch Pilgrims At The Grand Mosque
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Jordan’s King Abdullah, Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Ruler of Dubai, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheik Mohammed B...
June 12, 2018767Category: CULTURAL