HISTORICAL FACTS: 7 | History Defined

Deputy Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Number of Hajj Pilgrims Will Match Figures Reached 4 Years Ago

Saudi Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Abdulfattah al-Mashat predicted that this year’s Hajj will attract the same number of pilgrims as four years ago. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, he said over 2.4 million pilgrims performed the Hajj four years ago. Breaking down the figure, he revealed that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2023

Islamic Calendar 2023: All the dates of Muslim holidays, festivals and months

This year, Muslims are celebrating the year 1444 in the Islamic calendar

Liverpool Echo · Mar 21, 2023

Timeline: Iran and Saudi Arabia, from rivalry to rapprochement

Iran and Saudi Arabia have had an adversarial history. Here’s a look at recent important events in their relations.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2023

Hajj pilgrim arrested by Saudi Arabia returns to Iran

Release of Khalil Dardmand some three months after his arrest comes after mediation efforts by Oman and Iraq.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2022

Adil Rashid cool on Test comeback but hopes Hajj can help England to T20 glory

Adil Rashid completed his Hajj earlier this month and is now completely focused on success at his fourth T20 World Cup appearance

Daily Mirror · Jul 26, 2022

Saudi Leadership Thanks Interior Minister for Success of Hajj Plans

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent cables to Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, thanking him on the success of this year’s annual Hajj pilgrimage. King Salman highlighted the success of the Hajj, thanking God Almighty that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 19, 2022

Saudi Arabia expected to grant access to Israeli air travel - U.S. official

Saudi Arabia will soon allow unfettered overflight to Israeli airlines and permit direct charter flights from Israel for Muslims participating in the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, a U.S. official told Reuters.

Reuters · Jul 14, 2022

How Saudi Arabia Changed Hajj Management over 100 Years

This year’s Hajj season, which concluded yesterday, saw great success despite the political, health and economic woes worldwide. More so, Hajj 2022 marks a centennial passing on the Saudi government’s organization of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah. Over the course of a century, the Kingdom demonstrated exceptional ability in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022

Indonesian VP to Asharq Al-Awsat: We will Invite Russia, Ukraine Presidents to G20 Summit

Indonesian Vice President Maaruf Amin stressed that the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict creates geopolitical division, slows global economic development, and increases the prices of essential commodities. Indonesia is one of the G20 countries and the group's president for 2022.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022

Saudi Interior Minister: Hajj Was Held Smoothly and Without Incident

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, stressed on Tuesday that the Hajj pilgrimage, which concluded earlier this week, was held smoothly and without incident. No diseases were detected during the pilgrimage, he said during a cable he sent to Custodian of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022