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Special counters, gift packs: Dubai airports prepare to welcome 3, 600 Hajj pilgrims
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (29+ words) This year, the Hajj rituals will take place between May 25 and May 27, and Dubai has put in place dedicated services to assist pilgrims and ease their travel....
Celebrating Shavuot around Australia
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (45+ words) J-Wire Australia, NZ and worldwide Jewish news that matters Celebrating Shavuot around Australia Comments received without a full name will not be considered Got something to say about this? Cancel reply What's On? When? Where? Discover more from J-Wire...
Jamarat Explained: Why Muslims Stone the Devil?
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (359+ words) As Hajj approaches us this year on the 25th to 27th May, millions of pilgrims gather in the Holy Mosque in Saudi Arabia, where they prepare to perform the fifth and last pillar of Islam. The Hajj is the largest annual gathering…...
Tents to offer refreshments for Western Wall pilgrims
7+ hour, 12+ min ago (19+ words) Israel National News Tents to offer refreshments for Western Wall pilgrims...
Dubai Grand Mufti warns prize-linked Eid Al Adha Qurbani nullifies religious reward
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (566+ words) Thu, May 21, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 4, 1447 | Fajr 04: 05 As UAE livestock traders roll out marketing campaigns ahead of Eid Al Adha, Dubai's Grand Mufti has issued a firm religious ruling against the season's commercial trends, buying sacrificial animals on instalment and entering prize…...
The Mystical Origins of All-Night Torah Study on Shavuot
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (116+ words) Tikvah In recent years, the custom of studying sacred texts from midnight to dawn on the first night of Shavuot, known as a tikkun leyl Shavuot, has grown in popularity. Michael Hilton traces its history: Pakistan Shouldn't Be Trusted to…...
'Madinah Bus' Provides Shuttle Services for Pilgrims and Visitors
18+ hour, 21+ min ago (279+ words) Madinah, May 21, 2026, SPA -- Madinah's public transportation system has seen enhanced shuttle services during the 1447 AH Hajj season through the "Madinah Bus" project, aimed at facilitating the movement of pilgrims and visitors between key locations, residential neighborhoods, and religious sites. The…...
Cultural event in Al Safiya in support of Holy Quran
21+ hour, 8+ min ago (128+ words) Protest stands held by number of executive offices in anger for Quran, in support of Gaza - Conclusion of social building courses for leaderships of four districts in Ibb - Governor of Hodeidah offers condolences on death of Judge Scholar Mohammed Al…...
TVTC Provides Technical, Field Services for Pilgrims at Halat Ammar Border Crossing
23+ hour, 20+ min ago (108+ words) Tabuk, May 20, 2026, SPA -- The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), represented by its Tabuk Region branch, is continuing its volunteer work at Pilgrim City in Halat Ammar border crossing during Hajj season 1447 AH, deploying technical and vocational competencies to provide…...
Spiritual Scenes of Pilgrims at Prophet's Mosque before Performing Hajj Rituals
23+ hour, 20+ min ago (306+ words) Madinah, May 20, 2026, SPA -- The Prophet's Mosque is witnessing during the first 10 days of Dhu Al-Hijjah the arrival of large numbers of pilgrims from various countries around the world. Pilgrims are keen to visit the Prophet's Mosque and pray there before…...