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🕌 Sheikh Saleh Al Humaid, Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Al Haram, spotted in Istanbul, Türkiye today 🇹🇷

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Friday (Jumu'ah) Sermon | 19 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH | 5 June 2026 | Masjid al-Haram | Sheikh Dr. Yasser Al-Dosari

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Send peace and blessings upon Prophet (PBUH).

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An 11-year-old Dubai-based karter won every session of a championship weekend in Greece — pole, two heats and the final. Atiqa Mir is the first Asian girl in the F1 Academy's development programme. She won her first international title aged six. At nine, she became the first girl to win the Rotax International Trophy. In 2025, she was India's most successful karter globally.

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That's why Masjid an-Nabawi uses a color-coded gate system.

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🇸🇦 Chas Corrigan was sentenced to life in prison with a 22-year minimum term for the murder of Saudi student Muhammad Al-Qasim in Cambridge. His father, Peter Corrigan, received a 2-year sentence for assisting an offender by hiding clothing used in the attack.

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🇮🇳 INDIA: Members of the Hindu Raksha Dal blocked Friday prayers at mosques in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on June 5, 2026.

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Souq Suwaiqah, a historic market near Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah known for its 430-year textile trade, was destroyed in a major 1976 fire. The site has recently been revived through a modern replica project in King Fahd Central Park to promote heritage and local artisans.

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Life Timeline: Maher Al-Muaiqly

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🇸🇦 NEWS: The Madinah Region Development Authority has introduced a new guidance system around Masjid an-Nabawi to help pilgrims find their way more easily. The system uses clear signs in Arabic and English, along with the names of historic neighborhoods, to improve navigation and pedestrian safety.

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Rare restored Quran from 1843 at the Holy Quran Museum in Makkah.

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🇸🇦 NEWS: Saudi Arabia completed its 1447 AH Hajj operations with a 93.1% pilgrim satisfaction rate. Key achievements include transporting 1.44M+ pilgrims, cutting transit times by up to 48%, planting 60k trees, and securing a record 1.2M+ contracts.

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Masjid al-Haram (The Grand Mosque), Dhul Hijjah 1432 AH / November–December 2011.

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Hajj 2026 pilgrims returning to Lucknow airport found bags missing, broken into, or contents stolen — including perfume, jewellery, and prayer items. Pilgrims said everything was fine during the journey; the losses only came to light after they landed. At least four pilgrims named specific losses, with one saying many were affected. The UP Haj Committee said some bags may still be on their way and asked pilgrims to file complaints. No arrests have been made so far.

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Friday Imams for 5 June 2026 (19 Dhul‑Hijjah 1447) at Masjid al‑Haram and Masjid an‑Nabawi:

Sheikh Yasser Dossary (Masjid al-Haram)
Sheikh Salah Budair (Masjid an-Nabawi)

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Pilgrims with bookings should contact their airline or Umrah operator now about rebooking or refunds.

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All Umrah flights from Kuwait to Jeddah and Madinah are suspended after Kuwait International Airport closed on June 3. Airlines have halted operations through at least June 4 with no confirmed restart time. Saudi airports remain fully open — the problem is on the Kuwait end.

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🇮🇳 NEWS: Indian authorities demolished the 200-year-old Ajgaib Shaheed Mosque in Varanasi in a heavily guarded overnight operation.