Tag: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

In some countries with a Shiite Muslim majority, authorities have said the holiday will start on Saturday

The starting date of Ramadan, the holiest Muslim month, is set by both lunar calculations and physical sightings of the moon

The Philippines earlier this month resumed the deployment of domestic workers to Saudi Arabia following a year-long ban

“That is a very inspiring news, a great help and immense relief to our [overseas Filipino workers],” said Bishop Ruperto Santos

Deployment will resume on November 7, a decision that comes after talks between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia

The crowds, capped at one million including 850,000 from abroad chosen by lottery, are the biggest at the hajj since 2019

The new system was put in place as the kingdom prepares to welcome 850,000 Muslims from abroad for the annual hajj

The invitation to Prayut for a two-day visit beginning Tuesday was issued by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

The stick-wielding guardians of public morality have watched gloomily as in recent years their country eased some social restrictions

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has pushed through social and economic reforms as part of plans to modernize the Muslim kingdom