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Saudi restricts Umrah performance to one time during blessed month of Ramadan
March 25, 2023
Saudi restricts Umrah performance to one time during blessed month of Ramadan
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah revealed in a new decision that a pilgrim can perform Umrah for one time during the blessed month of Ramadan, in order to give an opportunity to the largest possible number of people…
Saudi: At least 9 minors may face execution as authorities escalates its procedures on minor detainees
March 23, 2023
Saudi: At least 9 minors may face execution as authorities escalates its procedures on minor detainees
Saudi authorities have recently escalated its procedures against minor detainees, completely ignoring all the promises made regarding the death penalty against minors. In a report by the European-Saudi Organization for Human Rights, it confirmed that since the publication of “the…
Makkah: Kiswa maintenance staff work hard to ensure Kaaba cover looks best during Ramadan
March 20, 2023
Makkah: Kiswa maintenance staff work hard to ensure Kaaba cover looks best during Ramadan
The Grand Mosque’s Kiswa Maintenance Department said that it has carried out work recently to maintain the Kiswa that covers the Kaaba, fix its edges and tighten the belt that surrounds it, to help ensure it looks its best during…
Saudi authorities impose new restrictions on social media activists and influencers
March 14, 2023
Saudi authorities impose new restrictions on social media activists and influencers
The Saudi opposition website “Saudi Leaks” revealed new restrictions imposed by the Saudi authorities on social influencers and activists, in a new attempt to restrict freedom of expression on the Internet. The site said that now it is imperative that…
Saudi Arabia shocks Muslims by restricting blessed Ramadan activities
March 14, 2023
Saudi Arabia shocks Muslims by restricting blessed Ramadan activities
The Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry has recently announced new rules for Ramadan that have upset many Muslims worldwide. According to analyst Sami Hamdi, these changes represent a move towards a new Saudi identity that doesn’t prioritise Islam as a major…
Free Muslim Organization welcomes return of Iran-Saudi relations
March 14, 2023
Free Muslim Organization welcomes return of Iran-Saudi relations
The International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) welcomed the return of Iranian-Saudi relations, hoping that this would be reflected on avoiding past hostilities that brought only destruction to the countries of the region, and to achieve bring back peace and security…
Saudi Ramadan restrictions: Muslims get upset as there’ll be no prayer broadcasts, iftar in mosques
March 12, 2023
Saudi Ramadan restrictions: Muslims get upset as there’ll be no prayer broadcasts, iftar in mosques
The Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry has recently announced new rules for Ramadan that have upset many Muslims worldwide. These changes represent a move towards a new Saudi identity that doesn’t prioritise Islam as a major pillar, according to activists and…
Saudi Arabia executes two men convicted of targeting security forces
March 10, 2023
Saudi Arabia executes two men convicted of targeting security forces
Saudi Arabia on Thursday executed two citizens convicted of joining a terrorist cell to target security forces, the Interior Ministry said. The ministry identified the men as Ali bin Omar bin Mousa Al Ahmari and Ibrahim bin Ali bin Maraee…
Saudi Arabia reveals people unable to perform Hajj for this year
March 8, 2023
Saudi Arabia reveals people unable to perform Hajj for this year
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the Kingdom is ready to receive two million pilgrims during the Hajj season for the current year 1444 AH, corresponding to 2023. According to Arab media outlets, the groups that are…
Many foreign domestic workers in Saudi Arabia forced to work in terrible conditions
March 1, 2023
Many foreign domestic workers in Saudi Arabia forced to work in terrible conditions
A new report released by France 24 has found that many foreign domestic workers in Saudi Arabia are forced to work in terrible conditions, often with abusive employers. However, they are trapped because of a system that ties their working…