Tag: Kaaba

PM performs Umrah; prays for country’s progress, oppressed Kashmiri, Palestinian Muslims

MAKKAH AL- MUKARRAMAH, Apr 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday performed Umrah and offered Nawafil inside Kaaba as he was granted access inside Baitullah, as a special gesture. The prime minister, who is on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, performed Tawaaf – the circumambulation of Kaaba – and other rituals. The… Continue reading PM performs Umrah; prays for country’s progress, oppressed Kashmiri, Palestinian Muslims

Muslims angered as Hindu militant priest urges followers to seize Kaaba

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): In another Islamophobic diatribe, Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati, a Hindu militant priest, notorious for hate-mongering and misogynist speeches, has once again spit venom against Muslims, now urging his followers to attack Makkah and seize Kaaba. “Hindu Rashtra is a dream, we will not only capture but also Makkah… Mahadev’s Ganga flows in… Continue reading Muslims angered as Hindu militant priest urges followers to seize Kaaba

Saudi crown prince leads annual ceremonial washing of Holy Kaaba

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday led the annual ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba, on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. Accompanied by Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also deputy premier and defense… Continue reading Saudi crown prince leads annual ceremonial washing of Holy Kaaba

PM holds phone call with Saudi King; vowed Pakistan’s commitment Kingdom’s sovereignty

ISLAMABAD, May 12 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and vowed Pakistan’s resolute commitment to the sovereignty and security of Saudi Arabia, as well as defence of the Two Holy Mosques. The prime minister profoundly thanked Saudi King for the… Continue reading PM holds phone call with Saudi King; vowed Pakistan’s commitment Kingdom’s sovereignty

Holy Kaaba adorned with new ‘kiswa’

Holy Kaaba adorned with new 'kiswa'

ISLAMABAD, Jul 30 (APP):The Kaaba Kiswa (black cloth) was replaced on wee hours of Thursday, a process administered by the staff of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques in accordance with the annual tradition. Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al-Mansouri, deputy head of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two… Continue reading Holy Kaaba adorned with new ‘kiswa’

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