Program assists female visitors at Grand Mosque

The program at the Grand Mosque in Makkah was introduced to accommodate the expected rise in attendance during the last 10 days of Ramadan. (SPA)
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Updated 17 March 2025
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Program assists female visitors at Grand Mosque

MAKKAH: The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, through the Women’s Affairs Agency, has launched a program to answer visitors’ questions about rituals during Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The “Answering and Guiding Female Inquirers” program at the Grand Mosque in Makkah was introduced to accommodate the expected rise in attendance during the last 10 days of the holy month.

Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the presidency, emphasized the agency’s commitment to the initiative, highlighting its role in providing guidance to female visitors.

The program aims to enrich their experience by promoting authentic Islamic knowledge, offering reliable religious guidance and fostering greater awareness in a supportive environment, the SPA reported.

To facilitate inquiries, two dedicated locations have been designated: Women’s Prayer Area 74 on the ground floor and Women’s Prayer Area 84 on the first floor.


Saudi Foreign Minister discusses developments with Syrian counterpart

Updated 09 January 2026
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Saudi Foreign Minister discusses developments with Syrian counterpart

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's minister of foreign affairs Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call on Thursday with his Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani. 

The ministers discussed developments in Syria and the efforts being made in this regard.