Over 2.5 million Attend Completion of Quran Recitation in Makkah

Over 2.5 million worshipers attended Khatm Al-Quran prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (Photo - Bashir Saleh)
Over 2.5 million worshipers attended Khatm Al-Quran prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (Photo - Bashir Saleh)
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Over 2.5 million Attend Completion of Quran Recitation in Makkah

Over 2.5 million worshipers attended Khatm Al-Quran prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (Photo - Bashir Saleh)
Over 2.5 million worshipers attended Khatm Al-Quran prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (Photo - Bashir Saleh)

Over 2.5 million worshippers gathered to perform the Isha and Taraweeh prayers and witness the completion of the Holy Quran recitation at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

In line with the directives of the Saudi leadership, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque mobilized all its capabilities through an integrated operating system and provided all necessary arrangements to ensure the safety and comfort of Umrah performers, enabling them to spend their time in tranquillity and serenity.

Sheikh Abdurahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, led the prayers at the Grand Mosque.

The mosque began to fill with people in the early hours of the day. Al-Sudais, called on God to protect the Kingdom and all Muslim countries from evil and bless them with stability and safety.



UAE and Syria to Resume Flights 

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with UAE's President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 13, 2025. (Syrian Presidency/Handout via Reuters)
Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with UAE's President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 13, 2025. (Syrian Presidency/Handout via Reuters)
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UAE and Syria to Resume Flights 

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with UAE's President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 13, 2025. (Syrian Presidency/Handout via Reuters)
Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with UAE's President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 13, 2025. (Syrian Presidency/Handout via Reuters)

The United Arab Emirates’ General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced on Monday the resumption of flights between the UAE and Syria.

In a statement, the GCAA said that joint coordination is currently underway to complete the necessary procedures for restarting flights in a manner that boosts air traffic and supports passenger and cargo movement between them.

The announcement was made shortly after a visit by Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the UAE last week where he met with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for talk on a number of issues of mutual interest. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments.