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King Salman Allows Preachers to Perform Taraweeh Prayers in Makkah, Madinah

King Salman permits preachers to perform Taraweeh prayers at Makkah and Madinah's holy mosques. (AFP)
King Salman permits preachers to perform Taraweeh prayers at Makkah and Madinah's holy mosques. (AFP)
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King Salman Allows Preachers to Perform Taraweeh Prayers in Makkah, Madinah

King Salman permits preachers to perform Taraweeh prayers at Makkah and Madinah's holy mosques. (AFP)
King Salman permits preachers to perform Taraweeh prayers at Makkah and Madinah's holy mosques. (AFP)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz has permitting the preachers at Islam’s holiest mosques in Makkah and Madinah to perform nightly Ramadan Taraweeh prayers, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

However, worshippers from the public will not be permitted to attend due to restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus.

The Kingdom announced earlier this week the continued suspension of prayers at mosques nationwide.

Saudi Arabia has registered 12,772 cases in total as of Wednesday.

Separately, Saudi Arabia will arrange flights out of the Kingdom for non-national residents who wish to return to their home countries during the coronavirus outbreak, reported SPA.

Those holding valid residency visas should apply online and they will be sent flight details once arranged, it quoted the interior ministry as saying.

Saudi Arabia has suspended international flights and imposed curfews nationwide to limit the spread of the new coronavirus.

Flights will leave from airports in the capital Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah and Dammam, SPA said.

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GCC, MWL Condemn Israeli Attack on Syria’s Koya 

This picture taken from Israel-occupied Golan Heights along the border with southern Syria shows smoke billowing above the Syrian village of Koya during Israeli bombardment, on March 25, 2025. (AFP)
This picture taken from Israel-occupied Golan Heights along the border with southern Syria shows smoke billowing above the Syrian village of Koya during Israeli bombardment, on March 25, 2025. (AFP)
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GCC, MWL Condemn Israeli Attack on Syria’s Koya 

This picture taken from Israel-occupied Golan Heights along the border with southern Syria shows smoke billowing above the Syrian village of Koya during Israeli bombardment, on March 25, 2025. (AFP)
This picture taken from Israel-occupied Golan Heights along the border with southern Syria shows smoke billowing above the Syrian village of Koya during Israeli bombardment, on March 25, 2025. (AFP)

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned the Israeli attack on the Syrian town of Koya on Tuesday.

In a statement, Albudaiwi said the attack is an extension of Israel’s aggressive policy of undermining security and stability in the region.

He referred to a statement issued by the Ministerial Council of the GCC in its 163rd session that emphasized the importance of respecting Syria's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.

The security and stability of Syria are essential pillars for the stability of the region's security, as well as for maintaining regional and international peace and security, he stressed.

Moreover, he underlined the need for the international community to fulfill its responsibilities to stop these repeated Israeli attacks on Syrian territory and called for the withdrawal from all occupied Syrian lands.

The Muslim World League (MWL) also condemned the attack.

In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa slammed Israel's violation of international laws and norms and its actions that are destabilizing Syria and the region.

He called on the international community to take immediate and decisive action against these dangerous violations.

He expressed full solidarity with Syria and its people against all threats to its security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.