Sharjah granted imams and muezzins government employee status, including promotions, health insurance, allowances, and paid leave benefits/Image: X Sharjah has taken a historic step to formally recognize the contributions of imams and muezzins by granting them the same status and benefits as government employees. The directive, issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed […]
UAE annaounces new Friday prayer timing/Representative Image Starting the first Friday of the new year, worshippers across the UAE will follow a new, unified schedule for Friday prayers. The move, announced by the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat, aims to bring consistency and better organization to mosques nationwide. The General Authority for […]
Kuwait’s Awqaf Ministry issues strict new guidelines for mosque surveillance – monitoring, oversight and accountability now firmly in state hands / AI generated image for Illustration purposes only On October 19, 2025, Kuwait’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs issued a nationwide directive mandating that all surveillance cameras within mosques must receive prior approval from […]
Saudi Arabia mandates tobacco retailers install CCTV, fire extinguishers, and adhere to strict ventilation and lighting safety standards/ Representative Image Saudi Arabia has rolled out a comprehensive new set of regulations targeting tobacco sales across the country. With a firm focus on public health and regulatory control, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has banned […]
At least nine pigs’ heads were found outside mosques in the Paris region on Tuesday. Some of the severed heads had the name of French President Emmanuel Macron written on them.Paris police chief Laurent Nunez confirmed the incidents and said that pigs’ heads were placed outside four mosques in the capital and five in nearby […]
During Muharram, the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia received over 60 million worshippers/Image: File During the Islamic month of Muharram in 1447 AH (June-July 2025), over 60 million worshippers visited the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia, encompassing the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina. According to the General Authority […]
The forum will bring together experts from multiple disciplines to examine Hajj history and the Two Holy Mosques through research and technology/ Image: X In November 2025, a major academic forum focused on the history, culture, and architecture of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques will take place in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the Kingdom’s commitment […]
Four of Oman’s historic landmarks are officially inducted into the Arab Heritage List/Image: Holidify TL;DR: Four historic sites in Oman: Al Hamoudah Mosque, Suhar Fort, Nizwa Fort, and Al Shawadhna Mosque have been added to the Arab Heritage List. These sites were recognized for their architectural, cultural, and historical significance during the 10th meeting of […]
