We all seek to be safe, but that safety is always an illusion. The moment you accept this is the moment you can be free to try all the things you were scared to try. The false seduction of safety is always more dangerous than the alternative.
BREAKING NEWS: Eid Al Fitr is on Friday, 20 March 2026
The Crescent of month of Shawwal 1447 was NOT SIGHTED anywhere in the Kingdom today, subsequently the month of Ramadan will complete 30 days tomorrow and Eid Al Fitr will be on Friday
The completion of the Holy Quran in the Two Holy Mosques will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, during the Taraweeh prayer on the night of the 29th of Ramadan:
Masjid al-Haram:
Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Sudais
Masjid an-Nabawi:
Sheikh Salah Al Budair
Tonight: 27 Ramadan 1447
Sheikh Abdul Rehman Al Sudais to lead worshipers in Masjid Al Haram on final Rakats of Tahajjud and conduct a lengthy Dua Qunoot on the night widely believed to be Laylatul Qadr
Tahajjud Prayers to be established in the Two Holy Mosques from tonight
The prayer will begin at 12:45 AM
Witr Prayers will now be prayed following the conclusion of the Tahajjud Prayers
I am concerned to hear of the incident at Manchester Central Mosque last night. I know this will be worrying for Muslim communities, especially during Ramadan, a time of peace and reflection.
My thanks go to the volunteers and emergency services for their quick response.
We have provided up to £40 million funding for additional security at mosques, Muslim schools and community centres, and will continue to act to ensure communities are able to live without fear.
Urgent || The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has declared that tomorrow, Wednesday, 18th February 2026, is the first day of the blessed month of Ramadan for the year 1447 AH.
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