Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque reopens to public after COVID-19 closure

Aqsa mosque

World’s third holiest site after Mecca and Medina, Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque reopened on Sunday after being shut for two months. Whilst the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, worshippers in protective masks were allowed to enter Al-Aqsa mosque in the early hours, ahead of the first prayers of the day. Singing ‘God is greatest, we will protect Al-Aqsa … Read more

King Salman partially lifts curfew; keeping 24-hour curfew in Mecca

King Salman

Saudi King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz ordered to partially lift the curfew in all regions of the Kingdom. From 9am to 5pm, starting Sunday till Wednesday, May 13. While keeping a 24-hour curfew in Mecca and in previously isolated neighborhoods. The order also allowed the opening of some economic and commercial activities. The activities include … Read more