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King Salman Approves Holding Tarawih Prayers at Two Holy Mosques

Worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (SPA)
Worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (SPA)
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King Salman Approves Holding Tarawih Prayers at Two Holy Mosques

Worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (SPA)
Worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (SPA)

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced that Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz has approved holding the Tarawih prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

At his directives, the number of rakats will be reduced given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The necessary precautionary health measures will be in place at the mosque throughout the holy month.

Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, said King Salman’s decision reflects the leadership’s keenness on holding prayers at the two holy mosques and dedication of all services to ensure the safety of worshippers.

The General Presidency has dedicated its full human and operational potential to serve Umrah pilgrims and worshippers during Ramadan, he continued.

King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are constantly following up on all affairs that would ensure that the best services are provided to the worshippers, he added.

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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations.
Speaking at the 41st GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar on Wednesday, he emphasized the importance of protecting the region’s prosperity and ensuring a brighter future.
The meeting, chaired by Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, focused on enhancing joint security efforts and addressing key issues on the agenda.
Prince Abdulaziz warned of rising security challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and cross-border organized crime, during the GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar.
He noted that advanced technologies are making it easier for criminal networks to smuggle weapons and fuel terrorism and extremism, especially in unstable regions.
The minister called for stronger collaboration, better strategies, and capacity-building to tackle these threats.
He also said that the GCC interior ministers’ meeting strengthens joint security efforts to tackle new challenges, supporting regional stability and development.
In a post on X, Prince Abdulaziz affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boosting communication, coordination, and integration among Gulf nations, particularly in security, to protect progress and ensure a brighter future.