Two Holy Mosques launch Ramadan operational plan

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Key elements include religious lessons, Qur'an memorization, guidance and counseling services, and dedicated channels for religious inquiries. (X: @PRAGOVSA)
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Key elements include religious lessons, Qur'an memorization, guidance and counseling services, and dedicated channels for religious inquiries. (X: @PRAGOVSA)
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Key elements include religious lessons, Qur'an memorization, guidance and counseling services, and dedicated channels for religious inquiries. (X: @PRAGOVSA)
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Key elements include religious lessons, Qur'an memorization, guidance and counseling services, and dedicated channels for religious inquiries. (X: @PRAGOVSA)
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Key elements include religious lessons, Qur'an memorization, guidance and counseling services, and dedicated channels for religious inquiries. (X: @PRAGOVSA)
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Updated 16 February 2026
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Two Holy Mosques launch Ramadan operational plan

MAKKAH: The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced full readiness for Ramadan, implementing an operational plan based on 10 strategic pillars, comprising more than 100 initiatives and several educational, guidance, and counseling programs.

The presidency said the plan supports the educational and outreach role of the Two Holy Mosques and aims to enrich the spiritual experience of pilgrims and visitors with programs designed for the season.

It uses digital tools and expands language and translation services to accommodate worshippers’ diverse cultural and linguistic needs, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

Key elements include religious lessons, Qur’an memorization, guidance and counseling services, and dedicated channels for religious inquiries.

Additionally, the presidency is launching initiatives in religious and intellectual awareness, distributing the Holy Qur’an, educational booklets, and awareness messages to support worshippers’ understanding and spiritual development.

The presidency affirmed that its human resources, operational systems, and technological infrastructure are prepared to provide services that help pilgrims perform rituals safely and comfortably.


GCC secretary-general condemns attacks on member states

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi. (GCC)
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GCC secretary-general condemns attacks on member states

  • Iranian attacks on GCC member states are a stark indication of Iran’s malicious intentions towards GCC countries, Al-Budaiwi said

RIYADH: The secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iranian attacks on member states targeting civilian and diplomatic facilities, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

An attack from two drones on the US Embassy in Riyadh caused a “limited fire,” on Tuesday according to Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry. It followed an attack on the US Embassy in Kuwait that announced Tuesday it had been closed until further notice.

These attacks constitute a clear violation of all international and UN laws pertaining to diplomatic missions, Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi said.

Al-Budaiwi also condemned attacks on civilian and residential facilities in the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar.

He said Iranian attacks on GCC member states are a stark indication of Iran’s malicious intentions towards GCC countries and its persistent efforts to destabilize security and stability in the region and the world.

He emphasized that targeting the territories of GCC member states is unacceptable under any pretext or justification, and that Iran must immediately cease its barbaric attacks.

He reiterated the solidarity of all GCC member states and their unified stance in confronting these brutal Iranian attacks to defend their sovereignty, security, and national interests.