Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Russian muftis: Moscow needs more mosques
The Russian capital Moscow requires more mosques due to overcrowding at existing ones, the country’s Council of Muftis said on Monday, Russia Today reported. “Believers deserve more mosques in Moscow,” said¬ council spokesperson Gulnur Gaziyeva. “We are suggesting 10 mosques
Obama’s Eid greeting to Muslims backfires
A White House message on Twitter wishing “Muslims in the United States and around the world a blessed and joyous celebration” of Eid al-Fitr on Monday sparked backlash over President Barack Obama’s position on Gaza, where more than 20 Palestinians,
Volunteers spread joy among orphans
More than 100 volunteers spent the last day of Ramadan and first day of Eid spreading joy and happiness among less fortunate children in Jeddah’s different neighborhoods. The volunteers distributed kiswa (Eid clothing), candy and Eideyya as gifts given in
Palestinian commando kill five Israeli soldiers
Five Israeli soldiers have been killed in clashes with a Palestinian commando that tried to reach Israeli through a tunnel near the border with Gaza, the army said in a statement on Tuesday. The incident on Monday raised to 10
Riyadh welcomes Eid with fireworks
Colorful fireworks display lit up the the pitch-black skies over seven locations in the Saudi capital on Monday night as residents of all ages expectantly welcomed the Eid Al-Fitr holidays. Families of various nationalities — Saudi, Bangladeshi, Sudanese, Sri Lankan,
Israel strikes Gaza from air, sea and land
A Palestinian delegation headed on Tuesday to Cairo to discuss an Egyptian ceasefire plan to end the raging war between Palestinian factions and Israel, sources told Al Arabiya Channel, as Israel dug in for a long war, knocking out a
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Muslims around the world on Monday celebrated Eid al-Fitr, a holiday marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that Eid al-Fitr would begin on July 28, after the crescent moon was spotted,
Blast at Gaza public garden kills 8 children
At least eight children were killed in an explosion at a public garden in northern Gaza on Monday, Reuters quoted medics as saying, as Western powers called for more pressure for a lasting ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Also Monday,
Eid call: Help crisis-hit fellow Muslims
Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, performed Eid Al-Fitr prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah in the presence of a massive congregation. He was joined by Prince Bandar bin Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, Education Minister Prince Khaled
New judicial service provides guidelines on buying property
Justice Minister Mohammad Al-Issa, who is also the chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, will soon launch a new judicial service that will help citizens to choose and buy the properties of their choice at the right price. The service
Huge Jeddah fire doused
Several fire-fighting and rescue teams combated the blaze with the help of helicopters, which guided ground teams. Nearby warehouses filled with grass for animal feed, coupled with high temperatures and strong winds, added to the challenge of dousing the flames.
Heading to Madinah for prayer, 7 lose lives in road horror
Eight people were killed and 17 injured in two separate road accidents in the Madinah region on the first day of Eid on Monday. “Seven people were killed in a road accident when three cars collided on Safina road near
‘Reject extremism, defeat terrorism’
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan on Sunday. On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, the king said: “Eid brings joy to the hearts of Muslims after having engaged in worship
King Abdullah meets with Palestinian president
JEDDAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah received at his palace in Jeddah yesterday Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. During the meeting, they discussed the current situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, especially in Gaza Strip, as well as
Fighting in Gaza abates, but truce hopes look fragile
Hamas: We cannot co-exist with occupiers Over 1,030 Palestinians killed in Gaza since July 8 Obama tells Netanyahu immediate cease-fire needed GAZA/JERUSALEM: Fighting subsided in Gaza on Sunday after the Hamas movement said they backed a 24-hour humanitarian truce and
Turkey charges 20 police in wiretapping probe
Turkish prosecutors have charged scores of police officers with illegally eavesdropping on top officials including Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, media said Saturday. At least 20 former police officers have been indicted since Friday and remanded in custody pending a
Eid Ul Fitr Tomorrow in Saudi Arabia…
Official Decision and Announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia… Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Shawwaal
ISIS jihadist shares human heads pictures as spoils of war
A gruesome photo posted online this week by jihadists from the radical Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS ) group shows a grinning fighter posing for the camera – while holding up two severed human heads. The heads originally
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