Saudi Arabia News 2006

Saudi monarch rejects regional sectarian conflict possibility

KUWAIT CITY: In comments published in Kuwait Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz has ruled out the possibility of a sectarian war in the region between Sunnis and Shiites.

Riyadh denies secret contacts with Israel during war

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: A high-ranking official in Saudi foreign ministry has denied that his country had conducted secret negotiations with Tel Aviv during the war which Israel imposed on Lebanon.

Al-Ahsaa Hozah Elmiyah observes Moled of Awaited Imam (AS)

AL-AHSAA, Saudi Arabia: Al-Hozah Al-Elmiyah in Al-Ahsaa province of Saudi Arabia celebrated the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Al-Imam Al-Mehdi (AS).

Sky of Al-Matirfi shines marking Moled of Al-Imam Al-Hojjah (AS)

AL-MATIRFI, Saudi Arabia: Al-Matirfi town of Al-Ahsaa province of Saudi Arabia celebrated Milad-ol Imam Al-Mehdi Al-Montadhar (AS). The whole town was beautifully decorated and sweetmeats and drinks were distributed marking the occasion.

Saudi Arabia: Ismailis peacefully protest 'repression'

NAJRAN, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's Ismailis on Tuesday rallied in the southern city of Najran in protest at "repression" by authorities.

Moled’ol Imam Al-Mehdi (A) warmly celebrated in Saudi Arabia

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Moled’ol Imam Al-Hojjah Al-Mehdi Al-Montadhar (A), who according to a saying holy Prophet (S) will fill the earth with justice on his reappearance as it would have been filled with oppression, was celebrated on 15 Sha’ban in oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Galas mark milado Abtaale Karbala in Saudi eastern region

AL-MATIRFY, Saudi Arabia: Milad-ol Al-Imam al-Hussein, his brother Al-Abbas and his son Al-Imam As-Sajjad, peace be upon them, was observed across the oil-rich mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia with due respect and zeal.

Saudis demand US to compensate Lebanon, its victims

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: More than 1056 Saudi nationals belonging to all scholls of thought including religious scholars, intellectuals, clerics, journalists, artists and thinkers have handed over a letter to US consulate demanding from the United States to immediately stop aggression in Lebanon.

Saudi lifts photo ban!

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi government has lifted a ban on photography in public areas to attract more visitors to the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia: Big rare anti-Israel protests

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Protesting against Israeli aggression in Lebanon, hundreds of Saudi Momineen took to the streets of eastern region of the kingdom, a rare move in the Saudi kingdom.

‘Fear God and Do Not Sympathize with al Zarqawi’

I have no doubt that that every believer, who cares for his religion and the reputation of the Umma, will be heartened to hear that the deviant ideology, attributed to Islam is on the retreat.

Saudi towns celebrate Rajab beginning and milad Al-Imamain (p)

AL-DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia: Oil-rich Mo’mineen-dominated eastern parts of Saudi Arabia witnessed grand gatherings at husseiniyaat, mosques and common places to mark the beginning of Holy month Rajab ul Murajjab.

Anak celebrates Milado Az-Zahraa (a)

ANAK, Saudi Arabia: People of Al-Aliwaat in Anak city of Al-Qatif celebrated Milado Sayedah Fatimah Az-Zahraa (a) by holding a festival at Ammar bin Yasser Mosque.

Saudi Arabia hosts celebrations on Sayedah Fatimah (p) b-day

AL-AHSAA, Saudi Arabia: Celebrations in connection with the birth anniversary of Sayyedah Fatimah Az-Zahraa Al-Batool (p) ended in Saudi Arabia’s oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region.

US says Saudi improved religious tolerance

WASHINGTON: Saudi Arabia will not face sanctions because it has made efforts to improve religious tolerance in the kingdom, Washington decided.

Fatimiyah celebrations start in Saudi Arabia

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Marking Zekraa Milad or the birth anniversary of Mistress of the World Women Sayedah Fatimah Az-Zahraa (p), daughter of holy Prophet Muhammad (p), celebrations commenced across the oil-rich Mo'minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

S. Arabia: Omm Al-Banin (p)'s demise Day reverently observed

AL-AWAMIYA, Saudi Arabia: Zekra Wafat or the Demise Anniversary of Fatemah bint-i-Hezam Al-Kalabiyah known as "Omm Al-Banin" (peace be on her) was observed in oil-rich Mo'minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia by holding big majales al-azaiyah and mourning processions.

Saudi clerics laud Lebanese scholars’ harmony-promoting role

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Large number of religious scholars, clerics, intellectuals and businessmen honored Mofti of Seda and Az-Zahrani (Lebanese cities) Sheikh Muhammad Al-Aseeran, who was on a visit to Saudi Arabia this weekend on special invitation.

Saudi King pays first visit to Mo'minin-dominated eastern region

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Aal-i-Saud visited oil-rich Mo'minin-dominated eastern region of the kingdom for the first time after accession to the throne.

Al-Matirfi, Holy Qom mourn Sayyedah Az-Zahraa (A)

HOLY QOM/ AL-MATIRFI: Holy Prophet (S) said about his beloved daughter: Fatimah (A) is my part, he who hurts her hurts me …. In connection with her martyrdom anniversary, mourning ceremonies were held in Iranian holy city of Qom and Saudi town of Al-Matirfi like other countries on 13 Jamady Al-Aval.

History of demolition of Islamic heritage

Since Muhammad bin Abdul-Wahhab bin Suleman At-Tamimi Al-Hambali established his extremist movement in 1143 AH, 1722, it stood to attack all neighboring Islamic regions. Some of its heinous condemnable acts which are a black scar on the forehead of Islamic history rather the humanity are:

Saudi curriculum still preaches hatred, says report

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: A report published in the United States this week said Saudi Arabia's education system continues to preach hatred for both Muslims, who oppose the state's version of Islam, and non-Muslims despite pledges of reform.

Tarout Beit-ol Quran inauguration clicks cultural, religious figures

TAROUT, Saudi Arabia: An inaugural ceremony of Beit-ol Quran (House of Quran) in Tarout drew a large number of intellectuals, thinkers, speakers, Quran reciters, deputies from local Quran committees and cultural and religious figures.

Revival of Sufism in Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: A new tone of increased religious tolerance in Saudi Arabia has spurred a reappearance of Sufism and brought the once-underground banned Sufis and their rituals out in the open.

US body urges "aggressive action" against S Arabia

WASHINGTON: The US Commission on International Religious Freedom called on the government to take "aggressive action" against Saudi Arabia for religious freedom violations.

Shame of the House of Saud: Gasoline on Prophet’s Mother (s) grave, toilets built on Sayyedah Khadijah (s) house

LONDON, Britain: British daily Independent published a report by Daniel Howden in which it revealed extent of destruction caused to Islam's diverse heritage in the holy cities of Makkah and Medinah …A car Park on the birth place of the Prophet (saw), Bulldozed and Gasoline poured on the grave of the mother of the Prophet (saw), Lavatories built on the house of Sayyedah Khadijah (sa).

Saudi Arabia looking to encourage non-Muslim tourists

DUBAI: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the first time, is looking to encourage non-Muslim tourists, touting a unique experience and even nightlife.

Sehat hosts “Houses of Prophets and Deputies”

SEHAT, Saudi Arabia: Marking the birth anniversary of Al-Imam Al-Hasan Al-Askari (AS), 11th infallible descendant of holy Prophet (SW) and father of last Imam Al-Mahdi (AS), “Al-Quran Al-Karim Meet” will hold its fourth Quranic conference.

Big festivals mark Moled-or Rasul wa Hafidohu in S Arabia

TAROUT, Saudi Arabia: Magnificent spiritual festivals and celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Holy Prophet (p) and his sixth infallible successor Al-Imam Jafar As-Sadiq (p) concluded reverently in eastern parts of Saudi Arabia.

Celebrations of Moled-or Rasul (S), Imam Sadeq (A) on climax in SA

AL-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: Celebrations in connection with Mauled-or Rasul Al-Azam Muhammad bin Abdullah (S) wa Hafidohu Al-Imam Ja’far As-Sadeq (A), or the birth anniversary of holy Prophet (S) and his 6th infallible successor Al-Imam Ja’far As-Sadeq (A) are in continuation in eastern parts of Saudi Arabia and will reach on climax on the eve of 17 Rabi’ol Olaa.

SA: Unity Week starts marking Mauled Ar-Rasul (p), Imam Sadeq (p)

AL-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: Marking the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Chief of Prophets holy Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Mostafa (peace be upon him and his pure progeny) and his sixth infallible successor Al-Imam Ja’fer As-Sadeq (peace be upon him), “Week of Islamic Unity” is being celebrated in Saudi Arabia by Mo’minin.

Arbainiyato Samarra tragedy marked in Saudi eastern region

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Saudi women observed Arbaeen of destruction of holy shrine of Al-Imamain Al-Askariyain in holy city of Samarra (forty days after the demolition) in eastern parts of Saudi Arabia (Al-Qatif, Sehat, Dammam and Safwa).

On Imam Askari (p) martyrdom day … Saudi to see protests, majales

AL-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: Preparations to observe the anniversary of martyrdom of holy Prophet Muhammad (p)’s 11th infallible descendant Al-Imam Al-Hasan Al-Askari (p), father of the Last Imam Al-Mehdi (p), on Rabi’ol Oulaa 8 have been given final shape.

Mourning held in Al-Awamiyah marking Tasqeetoz-Zahraa (p)

AL-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: Assalamu Alayki Ya Mokassira-tal Adhla’a, Assalamu Alayki va Ala Janinikn Al-Masqout Dholman … husseiniyaat and ma’atm of Al-Awamiyah commemorated anniversary of Tasqeeto Sayyedah-ton-Nessa`il A’alamin daughter of holy Prophet (p), Fatimah Az-Zahraa (p) by holding mourning ceremonies.

“Al-Ayyam Al-Muhammadiyah” mourning programs go on in S Arabia

AL-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: Marking the martyrdom anniversary of Monqez’ol Bashariah va shafioha yom Al-Qayamah, or the deliverer of humanity and its intercessor on the Last Day The Seal of Prophets Muhammad Al-Mostapha (peace be upon him and his pure progeny), mourning gatherings are being held in Saudi Arabia.

Saudis, Bahrainis commemorate Arba’in Al-Husseini

MANAMA, Bahrain: Like other countries, Arba’in Al-Husseini – the day when Al-Imam Ali bin Al-Hussein As-Sajjad (a.s.) and other Sabaya (prisoners) Ahl-ol Beit (a.s.) returned to Karbala from Shaam along with holy heads of martyrs of Karbala - was respectfully commemorated in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in memory of great matchless sacrifices rendered by Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (a.s.),

SA embassy warns against non-Muslims entry in Holy Makkah

MANILA, Philippines: The Saudi embassy in Manila has issued a warning that entry of non-Muslims into the holy cities of Makkah and Medinah is strictly prohibited, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday.

Tatbeer, majales, processions to mark Arbaeen in Saudi Arabia

AL-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: Preparations to observe Arbaeen Al-Husseini on Safar Al-Aghar 20 have been finalized in oil-rich mo’mineen-dominated Saudi eastern parts.

Hundreds of Saudis in Alawimiyah perform ‘Tatbeer’

AL-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: Hundreds of devotees of Ahl-ol Beit (A) in the city of Al-Awamiyah in eastern part of Saudi Arabia performed ‘Tatbeer’ (slit open their heads with large sharp swords letting their blood to flood) to show their grief over unjust slaughter of Al-Imam Hussein bin Ali (A), grandson of Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (A), on Moharram 10 which marks Ashura.

Imam Hasan Al-Mojtaba (a) martyrdom day revived in SA

AD-DAMAM, Saudi Arabia: Martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mojtaba (a.s.), grandson of holy Prophet (s.w.), was observed in Saudi Arabia on Safar 7 with reverence.

Al-Qatif hosts Matam ol Azaa marking Samarra shrine destruction

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Matam ol Azaa, or a mourning gathering, to mark the Tragedy of Samarra that occurred on 22 February, was held in Al-Qatif on Thursday night.

Al-Awamiyah: Big mourning protests flay Samarra cowardice crime

AL-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: Protesting against bombing of holy shrine of Al-Imamayn Ali Al-Hadi and Al-Hasan Al-Askary (peace be upon them) in the holy city of Samarra, Saudi devotees of holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his pure progeny) and his holy Progeny (peace be upon them) took to the streets of eastern region of the kingdom.

Saudi govt reject call to destroy Uhud Cave

HOLY CITY OF MADINAH, Saudi Arabia: The sacred cave where Chief of prophets, Holy Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (peace be upon him and his pure progeny), took rest during the Battle of Uhud has become the subject of debate among scholars, some arguing for its destruction as they believe that the visitors who visit it commit polytheism.

Husseini majalis in the City of Prophet (s.w.) draw thousands

HOLY CITY OF MADINA, Saudi Arabia: Thousands of devotees of Ahl-ol Beit (a.s.) (progeny of holy Prophet (s.w.)) commemorated Ashura night (night before 10 Moharram) in the majlis of Sheikh Al-Omary in Al-Awali in the holy city of Medina, the city of Prophet (s.w.).

Saudis to mark Ashura with ‘Tatbir’

AL-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: To pay homage to supreme sacrifice of Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (p) some 1,400 years go, Saudis will perform Tatbir on Ashura Thursday.

Imam Hussein (p) sacrifices highlighted in Saudi majalis

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Young or old, men or women all in eastern parts of Saudi Arabia are commemorating great sacrifices of Sibt`or Rasul (p) Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein Al-Mazlom (p) rendered some 1,400 years ago.

Tarout majales al-azaiyah pay homage to Imam Al-Hussein (p)

TAROUT, Saudi Arabia: Mourning gatherings, or majales al-azaiyah to pay rich homage to matchless sacrifices of al-Imam Al-Hussein (p) and his 72 companions in the scorching desert of Karbala for defense of Muhammadan Shariah in 61 A.H. were in continuation in Tarout, Saudi Arabia.

Saudis recall envoy on cartoons; EU 2nd-largest dairy co. in loss

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: The Saudi government has recalled its ambassador to Denmark in protest at the Danish government's position on the publication of cartoons depicting Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure progeny) by a best-selling newspaper.

Magnificent celebrations mark Eid Al-Ghadir in Saudi Arabia

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Grand magnificent celebratory gatherings were held in eastern region of Saudi Arabia marking Eid Al-Ghadir Al-Aghar which falls on 18 Dhol-hijjah.

Offensive Prophet (p) cartoons draw people ire; goods boycott urged

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: The OIC Secretary General Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu has denounced the recurrence of the publication of blasphemous caricatures of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH & HP) in the Norwegian newspaper `Magazinet` following their earlier appearance in the Danish daily Jyllands Posten, and separately Saudis and non-Saudis in the Kingdom are urging consumers to boycott Danish products in response to the cartoons.

Makkah witnesses Imam Baqir (p) martyrdom commemoration

HOLY MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia: In commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Muhammad Al-Baqer (p), fifth infallible successor of holy Prophet (p), majales-e-aza were held in the holy city of Makkah where millions of Muslims have been gathered to perform Hajj.

Saudi govt says police 'not to blame' for hajj stampede

MINA, Saudi Arabia: Saudi officials denied that police could have done more to prevent a stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage in which at least 345 people have been died.

Majles al-fatiha held in Makkah for Karbala massacre martyrs

HOLY MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia: A majles Al-Fatiha for the martyrs, who kissed martyrdom on Thursday in Holy Karbala massacre committed by terrorists near the holy mausoleum of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (p), as held in the holy city of Makkah – home to Holy Ka’bah.

Pilgrims hold majalis-e- Ahlul Bayt (p) near Baqee’

HOLY CITY OF MEDINA, Saudi Arabia: Thousands of mo’mineen, reached in Saudi Arabia from different countries to perform hajj, organized a majalis-e- Ahlul Bayt (peace be upon them) near the holy shrine of Ar-Rasul Al-Adham (peace be upon him and his pure progeny) and the razed graves of Al-Baqee cemetery in the holy city of Medina.

Annual gathering of Maraje hajj delegations in Holy Medinah

HOLY MEDINAH, Saudi Arabia: In connection with the annual gathering for hajj delegations from inside and outside the kingdom, a number of Maraje’ and religious scholars assembled in the majlis of Sheikh Al-Omri in the holy city of Medinah last week.

Qatif holds mourning programs marking Imam Javvad (p) m-day

ASH-SHAVEYKAH, Saudi Arabia: In commemoration of the anniversary of martyrdom of Al-Imam Muhammad bin Ali Al-Javvad (peace be on them), Saudi Mo’minin organized mourning ceremonies on 29 Dhol-Qa’dah, the 11th month of Islamic calendar.

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