Tag: Makkah
Saudi Arabia imposes full curfew for Eid Al Fitr
RIYADH: A 24-hour curfew has been imposed by Saudi Arabia for the holiday of Eid Al Fitr, the feast that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting and […]
Self-sterilization gates placed at Grand Mosque entrances
Makkah: Advanced self-sterilization gates have been installed at the entrances of the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The gates, used for sterilizing people with sanitizer spray, are equipped with thermal cameras […]
Ramadan features in Grand Mosques suspended, restricted as world combats COVID-19
By Nasir Yousoff Contributor to AsiaN Makkah: Taraweeh, the prayers performed by Muslims after Isha (evening) prayers in Ramadan, will be limited to the imam and a group of worshippers […]
Makkah, Madinah a melting pot of languages
By Fadzli Ramli Makkah: I remember brushing up on my English and learning some Arabic prior to my recent trip to Makkah and Madinah for work and worship. I had […]