Worshippers urged to follow crowd guidelines in Makkah

He emphasized avoiding congestion and adhering to guidelines to ensure safety and security, the Saudi Press Agency reported. (SPA)
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Updated 23 March 2025
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Worshippers urged to follow crowd guidelines in Makkah

  • Al-Sudais praised the leadership’s dedication to the Two Holy Mosques and the services provided to visitors

MAKKAH: Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, urged worshippers to cooperate with authorities in managing crowd flow in Makkah.

He emphasized avoiding congestion and adhering to guidelines to ensure safety and security, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

After Isha prayer at the Grand Mosque, Al-Sudais spoke about Ramadan’s last 10 nights, urging Muslims to take them seriously and recognize the significance of Laylat Al-Qadr.

He stressed seizing this opportunity for good deeds, highlighting the period’s great significance in Ramadan, the SPA reported.

Al-Sudais praised the leadership’s dedication to the Two Holy Mosques and the services provided to visitors.


Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

Updated 24 February 2026
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Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

  • Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
  • This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State

RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.

During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.

Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.