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RIYADH: Saudi King Salman has ordered on Monday the hosting of 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims to perform Hajj this year, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The statement said the King has ordered the “hosting of 1,000 male and female pilgrims from the families of killed or wounded Palestinians” amid the conflict with Israel.    The gesture is part of the Custodian of the Two …

Saudi authorities have announced a temporary visa ban affecting 14 countries ahead of the Hajj season. The suspension applies to Umrah, business, and family visas, with restrictions expected to end by mid-June, according to diplomatic sources. Officials confirm that individuals holding Umrah visas can still enter Saudi Arabia until April 13. The affected countries include Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, …

2025.04.01 – 1446.10.02 The Government of Sri Lanka and its people have always stood against all forms of oppression, particularly the ongoing violence against the people of Palestine. Similarly, the ACJU and the Sri Lankan Muslim community reaffirm our support for a free and independent Palestinian state and strongly condemn the unlawful genocide taking place in Palestine. Recent reports regarding …

This year marks a historic milestone in the diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka, celebrating fifty years of strong bilateral ties that have fostered economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation. Established in 1974, the diplomatic relationship between the two nations has flourished over the past five decades, strengthening in various domains, including trade, investment, labor, and …

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has held a ceremony to mark the launch of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ program for distributing dates in Sri Lanka during Ramadan. The ceremony was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Sri Lanka Khalid Al-Qahtani and several Sri Lankan officials and heads of various Islamic associations and institutions. Five tons …