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.



Saudi Defense Minister, Iranian FM Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (Saudi Defense Minister on X)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (Saudi Defense Minister on X)
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Saudi Defense Minister, Iranian FM Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (Saudi Defense Minister on X)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (Saudi Defense Minister on X)

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Jeddah on Tuesday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

“We reviewed various aspects of our cooperation. We also discussed regional developments and efforts to promote security and stability, along with several other topics of mutual interest,” said Prince Khalid in a post on X.

Araghchi had also held talks with Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, during his visit.