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SAR Increases Capacity of Haramain High Speed Railway for Ramadan Season

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the Haramain High Speed Railway's readiness to welcome worshippers and visitors to the two holy mosques during Ramadan season. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the Haramain High Speed Railway's readiness to welcome worshippers and visitors to the two holy mosques during Ramadan season. (SPA)
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SAR Increases Capacity of Haramain High Speed Railway for Ramadan Season

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the Haramain High Speed Railway's readiness to welcome worshippers and visitors to the two holy mosques during Ramadan season. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the Haramain High Speed Railway's readiness to welcome worshippers and visitors to the two holy mosques during Ramadan season. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the Haramain High Speed Railway's readiness to welcome worshippers and visitors to the two holy mosques during Ramadan season 1445 AH, SPA said on Monday.
All operational plans have been completed, and the high-speed railway is ready to take visitors to various destinations between Makkah and Madinah.
SAR said that over 2,700 train trips are available in Ramadan 1445 AH, a 9% increase from last year. Seat availability also rises by 26%, exceeding 1.3 million.
Building on last year's plans, SAR remains committed to working with its partners to ensure a smooth journey for worshippers and Umrah performers, it said, adding that this aligns with the leadership's focus on integrated services for visitors to the holy mosques.
The company emphasized that the Ramadan 1445 AH operational plan anticipates increased capacity, including additional staff and trips. Additionally, train schedules will be adjusted to align with prayer times at the two holy mosques.

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Scholars’ Gathering Affirms Islamic Consensus on Women’s Right to Education

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Scholars’ Gathering Affirms Islamic Consensus on Women’s Right to Education

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat

Bringing together representatives from Fiqh academies, organizations, councils, and religious committees, along with a distinguished assembly of muftis and senior scholars from various schools of thought and sects across the Islamic world, the Scholars’ Session reaffirmed the enduring consensus in Islam—both historically and contemporarily—on the legitimate right of women to education.

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, under the leadership of Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars.

At the conclusion of the extensive scholarly dialogue, which lasted several hours, all participants unanimously affirmed—with enlightened judgment—the Islamic consensus, both historically and contemporarily, on the legitimate right of women to education.

This consensus is based on the comprehensive Islamic texts concerning the matter, affirming that women possess the same rights as their male counterparts to education at any age, level, or field of study, provided it aligns with Islamic teachings.

The discussion underscored that this right is rooted in the fundamental Islamic obligation of seeking knowledge, which applies equally to both genders, in accordance with Islamic teachings.

The dialogue included a thorough refutation of all misconceptions surrounding women's education, whether these were complete or partial. Participants emphasized that their religious declaration is intended for all individuals, institutions, and both public and private entities across the Islamic world and minority communities, adhering to the appropriate Islamic methodology for such declarations.

The scholars’ statements praised the comprehensive principles related to the legitimate empowerment of women in general, and their education in particular, as outlined in the Charter of Makkah and the Charter of Building Bridges between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects.

Both international conferences, which issued these charters, were supported by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.