Makkah’s Grand Mosque ready to receive worshipers on Ashoura: presidency

RIYADH: The Grand Mosque in Makkah is ready to receive pilgrims, worshipers, and those fasting on Ashoura, the General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques said on Thursday. Ashoura is observed on the tenth of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, and this year the historically significant day المزيد

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli minister’s visit to Al-Aqsa mosque

JAZAN: Saudi Arabia’s continuing war against illegal drugs thwarted an attempt to transport 285 kilograms of khat, an addictive natural stimulant favored by smugglers to bring into the Kingdom. Border guard patrols in Al-Dayer Governorate of Jazan region have confiscated the contraband and legal action has been taken, a report المزيد