Historic Jeddah had a symbolic role as a gate to Makkah for Muslim pilgrims reaching Arabia by boat since the 7th century AH when the 3rd Caliph Othman ibn Affan made it the official port of Makkah.

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The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia and the Sultan of Sokoto have officially declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH.

Saudi Arabia unveiled the new Kiswa, the black and gold cloth that covers the Kaaba in Mecca, on the first day of the Islamic New Year in a sacred tradition that dates back to the Prophet Mohammed.

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The Islamic New Year 2025, also called Hijri New Year, officially commenced on Wednesday, June 25, after the crescent moon of Muharram was sighted in Saudi Arabia post-Maghrib prayers. This ...

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The above footage is authentic. The piazza around the Prophet's Mosque in Medina does have all these mechanized umbrellas ...

MAKKAH, 26th June, 2025 (WAM) -- The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has unveiled the new Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba on the first day of the Islamic ...

Saudi Arabia’s official moon sighting also helps guide other Muslim-majority countries in marking the beginning of the Islamic year.

Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia prediction, where to watch, live stream: Gold Cup prediction, odds, lineups Mexico and Saudi Arabia will compete in the 2025 Gold Cup quarterfinals ...

Mexico needs to take down Saudi Arabia to advance to the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinals. Honduras awaits whoever wins the quarterfinal match.