Al-Taneem Mosque historic site for Umrah performers in Makkah

Al-Taneem Mosque historic site for Umrah performers in Makkah
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The historic site highlights Makkah’s rich Islamic heritage, particularly important to Hajj and Umrah performers (Supplied)
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The historic site highlights Makkah’s rich Islamic heritage, particularly important to Hajj and Umrah performers (Supplied)
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The historic site highlights Makkah’s rich Islamic heritage, particularly important to Hajj and Umrah performers (Supplied)
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The historic site highlights Makkah’s rich Islamic heritage, particularly important to Hajj and Umrah performers (Supplied)
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Updated 13 March 2024
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Al-Taneem Mosque historic site for Umrah performers in Makkah

Al-Taneem Mosque historic site for Umrah performers in Makkah
  • Due to its position near the Grand Mosque, Al-Taneem Mosque is also known as the Miqat Mosque or the Umrah Mosque

Riyadh: Al-Taneem Mosque located 7 km northwest of Makkah, and 7.5 km north of the Grand Mosque on the Makkah-Madinah Expressway, has a historical significance for Muslims performing Umrah.

Built in 854, the mosque is notable for being the site where Aisha bint Abu Bakr, wife of the Prophet Muhammad, entered the state of Ihram during the Farewell Pilgrimage in 632.

Due to its position near the Grand Mosque, Al-Taneem Mosque is also known as the Miqat Mosque or the Umrah Mosque.

It sees a steady stream of pilgrims throughout the year, with numbers rising significantly during the Hajj and Umrah seasons.

The historic site highlights Makkah’s rich Islamic heritage, particularly important to Hajj and Umrah performers.

Al-Taneem Mosque has high doors and windows, reflecting its modern Islamic architectural style. The design seamlessly blends historical authenticity with ancient archaeological decorations, creating an evocative space for worship.

The mosque covers 6,000 square meters, and the entire complex takes in 84,000 square meters, allowing it to accommodate up to 15,000 worshippers at any given time.

To ensure a seamless experience for visitors and pilgrims, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance is responsible for the mosque’s operations, overseeing maintenance, management, cleaning, and the provision of luxury carpets.


KSrelief delivers dates to Sudan and Burkina Faso

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Updated 30 January 2025
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KSrelief delivers dates to Sudan and Burkina Faso

KSrelief delivers dates to Sudan and Burkina Faso

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has distributed dates in Sudan and Burkina Faso, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

In Sudan 700 cartons of dates were distributed, benefiting 4,020 individuals living in Wad Madani.

The aid agency also gifted 50 tonnes of dates to Burkina Faso as a part of their relief programs.


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Updated 30 January 2025
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Saudi crown prince, European council president discuss cooperation

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from European Council President Antonio Costa, the Saudi Press Agency said early Thursday.

The pair discussed enhancing cooperation between the Kingdom and European Union countries.

They also tackled a number of regional and international issues and the efforts made to achieve security and stability.


Interpol to establish regional office in Saudi Arabia

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Interpol to establish regional office in Saudi Arabia

Interpol to establish regional office in Saudi Arabia
  • The Kingdom and the international police organization sign host country agreement

RIYADH: Interpol is to establish an office in Saudi Arabia that will serve the Middle East and North Africa region.

Hisham Al-Faleh, undersecretary at the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior, and Jurgen Stock, secretary-general of the international police organization, signed a host country agreement on Wednesday.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, the Saudi Minister of Interior, and Maj. Gen. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, the president of Interpol, also attended the signing ceremony, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

In addition, they discussed Interpol’s activities during a meeting that also included Nasser Al-Dawood, the deputy minister of interior; Brig. Gen. Abdulmalik Al-Saqeeh, the director general of Saudi Interpol; and other senior officials.


Saudi Shoura Council speaker receives Japan’s newly appointed envoy

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Saudi Shoura Council speaker receives Japan’s newly appointed envoy

Saudi Shoura Council speaker receives Japan’s newly appointed envoy

Saudi Shoura Council Speaker Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Asheikh received Japan’s newly appointed Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Morino Yasunari in Riyadh on Wednesday.

The Japanese ambassador praised the strong ties between Saudi Arabia and Japan, affirming his country’s commitment to enhancing cooperation across various sectors, Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the meeting, the two sides also discussed ways to bolster parliamentary collaboration between the Shoura Council and the Japanese Parliament, and other topics of mutual interest.


Qassim governor praises green initiative’s success

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Updated 29 January 2025
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Qassim governor praises green initiative’s success

Qassim governor praises green initiative’s success
  • The Green Qassim Land Initiative has completed planting 5 million trees as part of the broader Saudi Green Initiative

RIYADH: Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal commended the success of the Green Qassim Land Initiative in planting 5 million trees as part of the broader Saudi Green Initiative.

In a meeting on Wednesday, he praised government and private sector efforts, particularly the contributions of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification.

The governor also lauded the ministry’s and center’s innovative approach to repurposing materials confiscated from environmental regulation violators for sustainable reforestation, notably in Qassim National Park.

Prince Faisal reaffirmed the region’s commitment to expanding vegetation cover and strengthening environmental protection, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The ministry’s Qassim branch director general, Salman Al-Suwainea, said that the initiative has progressed through various stages of collaboration with governmental and nonprofit organizations, playing a key role in advancing the Saudi Green Initiative’s objectives.