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  All departments involved in changing the kiswa with the advent of the new Islamic year are ready to do so, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques confirmed on Monday. (SPA) RIYADH: All departments involved in changing the kiswa of the Kaaba with the advent of the new Islamic year are ready to do …

  Made of carbon fiber molded around an internal iron structure, the imposing crescents are coated with gilded glass JEDDAH: Two new crescents have been installed on minarets near the King Abdulaziz Gate at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Made of carbon fiber molded around an internal iron structure, the imposing crescents are coated with gilded glass. Mohammed Al-Waqdani, undersecretary …

How the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound is key to understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem is one of the holiest sites in the world and one of the most contested. Why is it so significant? What’s been changing? And why is it emblematic of the wider Palestinian struggle?

Located in the Old City of Jerusalem lies al-Aqsa Mosque, a world heritage site defined by some of the most magnificent architecture in history. It’s also one of the world’s most contested territories and has often been targeted by Israeli forces in raids and by extremist settler groups. So why is this site so significant to Palestinians and how has …

Asiff Hussein, Vice President- Outreach of the Centre for Islamic Studies Harmony Centre and author of the book ‘Iconic Masjids of Ceylon’ speaks about the role of mosques in the Muslim community and the importance of mosque tours in reaching out to people of other faiths. Q: The Mosque is often thought to be the centre of the Muslim community. How far …

Authorities say 250,000 people gathered for prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark Laylat al-Qadr, or Night of Power. Islamic authorities in Jerusalem say 250,000 people gathered to attend prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark Laylat al-Qadr, as the holy month of Ramadan continues. The faithful congregated at the mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites, on Wednesday evening, close …