Grand Mosque

FILE PHOTO: Saudi security officers stand in front of the Kaaba, as muslims pray during the Laylat al-Qadr, or Night of Power, the holiest night for Muslims, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), during the fasting month of Ramadan, at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia May 19, 2020. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS
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Grand Mosque’s Friday sermon translated into 35 languages

The aim is to enrich the experience of worshippers and Umrah performers and highlight the virtues and etiquette of Friday.

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Over 4.1m worshippers gather at Grand Mosque on 29th night of Ramadan

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Saudi Arabia allows conducting marriages at Masjid al-Haram and Nabawi

Saudi authorities re-impose social distancing rules at Grand Mosque, Prophet's Mosque
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Saudi authorities re-impose social distancing rules at Grand Mosque, Prophet's Mosque

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Former Mecca imam sparks furore after appearance in combat games promo

While social distancing measures were lifted, the authorities said visitors must be fully vaccinated against coronavirus and must continue to wear masks on mosque grounds. Photo: Straits Times
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Grand Mosque in Mecca drops social distancing

Anyone found attempting to access the Grand Mosque and Hajj sites during the pilgrimage season will be fined SR10,000. (File/AFP)
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Saudi Arabia bans entry into Grand Mosque, holy places without permit during Hajj season

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Saudi to allow only ‘immunised’ pilgrims in Mecca during Ramadan

A small group of worshippers pray at Kaaba in the Grand Mosque while practicing social distancing, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, during the holy month of Ramadan, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia May 4, 2020. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via Reuters
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Car rams into gate of Mecca's Grand Mosque, driver arrested