Al-Sudais launches Ramadan operational plan

Al-Sudais said that the plan includes a series of initiatives aimed at increasing worshippers’ religious and cultural engagement. (SPA)
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Updated 17 February 2025
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Al-Sudais launches Ramadan operational plan

  • The plan focuses on enhancing the spiritual significance of the holy month by highlighting its virtues and reinforcing the sacred status of the Grand Mosque in Makkah

MAKKAH: Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, launched the operational plan for Ramadan, in Makkah.

The plan focuses on enhancing the spiritual significance of the holy month by highlighting its virtues and reinforcing the sacred status of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

It aims to provide an enriched religious experience for visitors and pilgrims through high-quality services and innovative programs.

The strategy is designed to ensure a seamless and spiritually fulfilling experience while maintaining institutional excellence, the SPA added.

Al-Sudais said that the plan includes a series of initiatives aimed at increasing worshippers’ religious and cultural engagement.

More than 120 scientific, intellectual and guidance programs have been introduced to deepen visitors’ understanding of Ramadan’s spiritual value.

The plan also features 10 enriching pathways to support the experience of those visiting the Two Holy Mosques during the holy month.

 


Saudi outdoor skiing and hiking destination Trojena covered in snow

Updated 18 December 2025
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Saudi outdoor skiing and hiking destination Trojena covered in snow

  • The resort, located on Jebel Al-Lawz in Tabuk Province, reaches an elevation of up to 2,600 meters
  • National Center for Meteorology forecasts snow in northern parts of Riyadh region and Al-Qassim Province on Thursday

RIYADH: Snow blanketed parts of northern Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, as cold weather and heavy rain affected several cities and other parts of the Kingdom.

Trojena, a mountain destination for hiking and skiing that is located on Jebel Al-Lawz in Tabuk Province and reaches an elevation of up to 2,600 meters, was covered in snow and experienced some light rainfall.

Light-to-moderate rain also fell in Bir Bin Hermas, Al-Ayinah, Ammar, and Shaqra and its suburbs, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The National Center for Meteorology said there was a chance of more snow on Thursday in northern parts of Riyadh region and Al-Qassim Province, following the snowfall in Tabuk and Hail regions on Wednesday.