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10 Facts You Need To Know About King Salman

High Royal Highness Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has been King of Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques since 23 January 2015. He was the Deputy Governor of Riyadh and later the Governor of Riyadh for 48

8 things you Experience after leaving Saudi Arabia

When you go back to your home country after spending a few years in Saudi Arabia, then you’ll more probably recount yourself to these situations. When you first went to Saudi Arabia, it might have taken you some time to adjust and to get

8 Facts every Muslims should know about the Kiswa (the cover of the Holy Kaaba)

Even today in the Holy city of Makkah, a 4,000-year-old ritual is being practiced with complete enthusiasm. A new Kiswa (the cover of the Holy Kaaba) or Cover is placed on the Holy Kaaba every year on the 9th of Dhul Hijja, which is coinciding with

Historic, symbolic significance behind ‘stoning the devil’ at Hajj

3 Pillars: One of the important virtues of Hajj is to throw stones at Jamarat. Jamarat is the three stone pillars namely

Eid Al Adha 2018: All you need to know

Hijjah moon was sighted on Saturday evening. Therefore, the Day of Arafat will fall on Monday, August 20. According to a release issued by the

5 Virtues of the Day of Arafah every Muslim should know

The Day of Arafah is the most devotional, spiritual and sacred day for all Muslims around the world. According to the Islamic calendar, the Day of

Eid 2018: What is Hajj? What date is Hajj 2018? Hajj and Eid EXPLAINED

EID AL-ADHA, the second of the two Islamic holidays, celebrated each year, is almost upon us. So what is Hajj? What date is Hajj 2018? The first celebration, Eid al-Fitr, began on Thursday, June 14 this year, the date determined by the Islamic

Story behind oddly-shaped mountain in flat Saudi desert

A weird-looking mountain amid Saudi Arabia’s flat desert stands tall with its unique form, looking like a piece of cake. It is locally known as the famed “Jouda's finger,” and lies on the Joudy path near the Eastern Region, 150

Why are 24 guards assigned to protect the Black Stone (Hajr-e-Aswad)?

Black Stone: The black stone, placed at the eastern corner of the Holy Kaaba which is commonly known as Hajr-e-Aswad is not an ordinary stone. The stone is sacred and important for Muslims. It is the stone that was sent down to Prophet Ibrahim from

Is there any mention of Makkah in the Holy Bible?

Makkah is the holiest and sacred place for the Muslims. The Muslims around the world have a great affiliation with the place. Allah Almighty blessed the place with the Holy Kaaba. Makkah has been a sacred place before the time of Holy Prophet