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World Organization for the Preservation of Holy Places demands the reconstruction of al-Baqi Holy Graves
May 10, 2022
World Organization for the Preservation of Holy Places demands the reconstruction of al-Baqi Holy Graves
The London-based World Organization for the Preservation of Holy Places called to spped up allowing the reconstruction of Islamic and cultural heritage.The Secretary-General of the Organization, Dr. Hussein al-Haidari, said in a statement received by Shia Waves News Agency, that…
Exhibition showcases architecture of Prophet’s Mosque in Medina
May 8, 2022
Exhibition showcases architecture of Prophet’s Mosque in Medina
The Exhibition of the Prophet’s Holy Mosque Architecture, which displays the history of expansions the mosque witnessed since its establishment at the time of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny, was launched in Medina. The exhibition also…
Shias around the world demand the reconstruction of al-Baqee Cemetery
May 7, 2022
Shias around the world demand the reconstruction of al-Baqee Cemetery
Shia social media activists have launched a campaign on Twitter to demand Saudi authorities to reconstruct the Baqee Cemetery in Medina. Over 123 thousand tweets were posted by Ahlulbayt lovers from around the world calling on UNICEF to interfere and…
Saudi Arabia: Iron barriers lifted from the tomb of Lady Umm al-Banin, peace be upon her, in Jannat al-Baqi
May 1, 2022
Saudi Arabia: Iron barriers lifted from the tomb of Lady Umm al-Banin, peace be upon her, in Jannat al-Baqi
Social media influencers have circulated a video clip showing the authorities in Medina lifting the iron barriers and wires that surrounded the tomb of Lady Umm al-Banin, peace be upon her, in Jannat al-Baqi al-Gharqad. In their comments, which were…
Rare Quran collection on display in Riyadh
April 23, 2022
Rare Quran collection on display in Riyadh
To celebrate World Heritage Day that took place on April 18, King Abdulaziz Public Library held an exhibition of rare holy Qur’ans in Riyadh, which showcases Islam and Arab culture’s rich history. The collection consists of 267 Qur’ans, and 20…
Robots to help Muslim pilgrims at holy sites in Saudi Arabia
April 20, 2022
Robots to help Muslim pilgrims at holy sites in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has deployed multilingual “Guidance Robots” at the holy mosques during the holy month of Ramadan, to assist and guide pilgrims with Umrah rituals and improve visitor experience. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and…
Saudi Arabia lifts ban on direct travel from 15 countries
April 11, 2022
Saudi Arabia lifts ban on direct travel from 15 countries
Saudi Arabia’s ban on direct travel from several countries has ended, as the Kingdom continues to relax pandemic-related travel restrictions. The General Directorate of Passports announced lifting the travel ban for citizens of 15 countries, including Lebanon, Turkey, Yemen, Syria,…
Saudi Arabia launches expansion of Quba Mosque
April 10, 2022
Saudi Arabia launches expansion of Quba Mosque
Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the largest expansion in the history of Quba Mosque, Islam’s first mosque ever, and the development of its surrounding area. The project will see the total area of the Quba Mosque being expanded…
One Million Hajj Pilgrims This Year: Saudi Arabia
April 9, 2022
One Million Hajj Pilgrims This Year: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia said Saturday it will permit 1 million Muslims from inside and outside the country to participate in this year’s hajj, a sharp uptick after pandemic restrictions forced two years of drastically pared-down pilgrimages.The hajj ministry “has authorized 1…
Three civilians injured as a result of Saudi bombing of the Munabbih border district
March 20, 2022
Three civilians injured as a result of Saudi bombing of the Munabbih border district
Yesterday, Saturday, three Yemeni citizens were injured in the bombing of the Saudi coalition on the Munabbih border district in the Saada governorate.A Yemeni security source said that the Saudi coalition targeted the Al-Raqu area in the border district of…