Saudi Arabia News

Amnesty calls on Saudi to ensure held Juveniles protection from torture

NEW YORK, United States: Amnesty International said that at least 10 Shia men from the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, including seven juveniles, are being held incommunicado and are at risk of torture or other ill-treatment.

Shiites threaten to ‘secede’ from Saudi as Riyadh defends itself

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: There were reports that Saudi authorities have arrested one of the main Shiite leaders in Saudi Arabia Sheikh Namr Baqer An-Namr after he lashed out at the regime calling on Shiites to "be ready to defend themselves" and brandishing the threat of secession from the oil-rich Eastern Province following religious police attacks against pilgrims in Al-Baqee and Prophet Mosque in the holy city of Medinah.

Saudi police attacks on Baqee pilgrims draw protests

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Big protests were held in oil-rich mominin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia after Saudi religious police’s several aggressive attacks against Shiite pilgrims in the holy city of Medinah this week.

Saudi high authorities involved in Shiite pilgrims attacks, Al-Mahfouz

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: A renowned Saudi Islamic Thinker Muhammad Al-Mahfouz has blamed higher authorities in Saudi Arabia for allowing fundamentals to attack Shia pilgrims in the holy shrine of Prophet Muhammad (s) in the holy city of Medinah.

Saudi Cleric: Aggression against Shiites violates Islamic morals, HRs

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: In an appeal posted Monday on his Web site, Sheik Hassan as-Saffar, a prominent Shiite cleric, said the treatment of Shiites at Al-Baqee cemetery violates "Islamic morals and human rights" and the tolerance called for by an interfaith conferences hosted by king a few months ago.

Ashbaal Al-Hussein observation in Al-Qatif in progress

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: In Al-Aujaam city of Al-Qatif in the oil-rich Mominin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia, like elders Ashbaal Al-Hussein (little kids) also pay homage to Al-Imam Al-Hussein and little children who rendered sacrifice in Karbala Tragedy.

Photo report of Laylato Ashuraa commemoration in Saudi eastern region

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Laylato Ashuraa or the night before 10 Moharram was observed in oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia with aza Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS). Following is a photo report of commemoration of Laylato Ashuraa from different husseiniyaat:

Saudi authorities ban Majalis Al-Husseini in Al-Ahsaa

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Saudi powers that be have barred a number of Majalis Al-Azaiya being held at hoseiniyat, mosques and houses in Al-Ahsaa in commemoration of martyrdom of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) who rendered that sacrifice for religion, shariah and humanity which is great and matchless.

Saudi monarch sacks prince accused of bias against Shiites

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: King of Saudi Arabia Abdullah has removed a ruling family member accused of discrimination against the Shiites & Ismaili community from his post apparently at his own request.

Imam Sadeq (A) martyrdom day marked in Saudi Arabia

AL-MATIRFI, Saudi Arabia: Martyrdom anniversary of al-Imam Ja’fer b. Muhammad As-Sadiq (AS) was observed in oil-rich mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia on Shawal 25.

Saudis mourn demolition of holy Al-Baqee at the hands of rulers

Al-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: Al-Awamiyah city of Al-Qatif in the oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated astern region of Saudi Arabia observed on Shawal 8 Thursday 85th anniversary of demolition of holy shrines in Al-Baqee Cemetery in the holy city of Medinah at the hands of the then Saudi rulers.

Saudi Arabia treats Ismailis as second-class citizens

LONDON, Britain: The Saudi government should end its systematic discrimination against its Ismaili religious minority, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on 22 September.

Saudi govt appoints new Justice for Ahsaa Jafariya Court

AL-AHSAA, Saudi Arabia: Sheikh Muhammad Hasan Al-Jazaeri has been appointed Justice for Al-Jafariya Court in Al-Ahsaa after Justice Sheikh Muhammad Al-Laweem.

S Arabia: Devotees commence Layali Al-Qadr, Imam Ali mourning observation

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Master of Believers Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (AS) and observation of Layali Al-Qadr in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia – Al-Qatif, Al-Ahsaa – as well as the holy city of Medinah began on Friday September 19, night between Ramadan 18-19.

Mahdaviyah celebrations in Saudi Arabia

Al-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: Marking the birth anniversary of Al-Imam al-Montadhar (AS), celebrations began in the oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia with the beginning of the month of Sha’aban.

“Nur Ala Nur” festival in Hafouf marking Mawaleed Ash-Sha’baniyah

AL-HAFOUF, Saudi Arabia: Like other countries, celebrations for Mawaleed Ash-Sha’baniyah (Al-Imam al-Hussein, Al-Imam Zein Al-Abidin, Al-Imam Al-Mahdi, Abi’l Fadhl Al-Abbas and Ali Al-Akbar, peace be on them all) began in oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

To alter 'cradle of Islam' Saudi spending billions

HOLY CITY OF MEDINA, Saudi Arabia: Agence France Presse (AFP) reported that Saudi Arabia is pouring billions of dollars into the holy city of Medina, burial place of the Prophet Mohammad (s) and the cradle of Islam, to turn the holy site into a hi-tech bastion.

Saudi Arabia: Sunni clerics visit Shias to ease tension

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Mohammed An-Nujaimi, a prominent Sunni Saudi cleric, held talks with Shi'ite Muslim leaders this month in an attempt to soothe anger over an edict by radical sheikhs calling Shi'ism a heresy.

Mourning observed in Saudi Arabia to remember Omm Al-Banin (AS)

AL-MATIRFI, Saudi Arabia: Heavy dusty storm as well as examinations in educational institutes did not stopped crowds of men and women from flocking to mosques and husseiniyaat in the oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern regionof Saudi Arabia to mourn Baab-ol Hawa’ej (Gate to fulfill needs/wishes) Fatimah Al-Kalabiyah Sayyedah Omm Al-Banin (AS), mother of Abo’l Fadhl Al-Abbas (AS) and spouse of Al-Imam Ali (AS).

Saudi Arabia: Shia clerics hit back at extremists

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Shia Muslim clerics have criticized an extremist edict from hardline Sunni Muslim counterparts branding them infidels, saying that its authors were suffering from psychological problems.

Saudi eastern region remembers martyrdom anniversary of Zahra (A)

AL-MATIRFI, Saudi Arabia: Besides other husseiniyaat and mosques in the oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia, majalis al-aza al-Fatemiyah were held at husseiniyah Az-Zahra and husseiniyah Al-Mehnaa organized by Sayed Al-Khoei association to commemorate the anniversary of martyrdom of Sayedah Fatemah Az-Zahra (a.s.).

Medinah witnesses Aza al-Fatimyah

HOLY CITY OF MEDINAH, Saudi Arabia: Martyrdom anniversary of Sayedatu Nissa-el Aalameen Sayedah Fatimah Az-Zahraa (A), daughter of Prophet Muhammad (S), spouse of Amir Al-Mo’minin Al-Imam Ali (A) and mother of Hasnayn (A) was reverently observed in Saudi Arabia.

Shia mosques sealed in Saudi Arabia

AL-KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Authorities have sealed three Shia mosques on Thursday after detaining a number of Shia personalities belonging to the mosques.

‘Islamic world faces challenges from some Muslims extremism’

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: King of Saudi Arabia Abdullah said Islam must do away with the dangers of extremism and present the religion's positive messages.

Saudi radical clerics attack Shiites to create rift among Muslims

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s extremist clerics said in a statement on Sunday Lebanon's Hezbollah was posturing against Israel to hide an anti-Sunni agenda.

Mauled Az-Zeinabi celebrations held in Saudi Arabia

SEHAT, Saudi Arabia: Saudis in the oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of the kingdom celebrated birth anniversary of Aqilatol-Hashimiyyin Sayedah Zeinab (AS), the granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad (SW) and Sayedah Khadijatol Kobra (AS) and daughter of Al-Imam Ali (AS) and Sayedah Fatimah toz-Zahraa (AS) with great enthusiasm and happiness.

Saudi Arabia: Shias protest over sacking of judge

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: The head of the Shia religious courts in the oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated Eastern Province has been sacked by Saudi authorities while Shias said it could curb their freedom.

Online facility to watch prayers, sermons at Two Holy Mosques

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: A website that allows people all over the world to watch prayers and sermons at the Two Holy Mosques has been launched.

‘Faqih At-Tali’ah’ fair to revere thinker S. Zaynoddin in Jaroudiyah

AL-JAROUDIYAH, Saudi Arabia: A festival titled “Mehrjaan Faqih At-Tali’ah” was held in Al-Jaroudiyah city of Al-Qatif to commemorate great Marjay’ and one of the renowned Islamic thinkers Sheikh Muhammad Amin Zaynoddin.

Saudis torch candles marking Milado Kher-ol Bashar, hafidohu

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Birth Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) and his sixth descendant Al-Imam Muhammad bin Ja’fer As-Sadeq (peace be upon him) on Raby Al-Olaa 17 was celebrated in oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Saudis commemorate demise anniversary of Prophet (s)

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: With deep grief and sorrow, oil-rich mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia observed anniversary of demise of Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah on Thursday Feb 27, Saffar 28.

Saudis desecrate Quran, media silent

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Several copies of the Quran were desecrated by unknown Saudis in Riyadh, according to an internet posting Tuesday Feb 26.

Arrest of Shias in City of Prophet (S) marking his martyrdom anniversary

HOLY MEDINAH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi religious police named Hey’ah Al-amr b’il ma’rouf van-nahi e’nil Monker has detained a large number of pilgrims of Prophet Muhammad b. Abdullah (S) in the holy city of Medinah.

Saudi Shias oppose plans to change demographic balance

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Shiites of Saudi Arabia have asked the authorities to scrap plans to settle Sunni Muslim Yemenis in southern Saudi Arabia to change the demographic balance in an area where they are the majority.

Al-aza al-Husseini in Medinah – the city of Prophet

HOLY CITY OF MEDINAH, Saudi Arabia: Thousands of Mo’minin in the holy city of Medinah marked on Friday and Saturday Ashura, the anniversary of martyrdom of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS).

Saudi Arabia cannot be launch-pad to hit Iran

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: A leading Saudi newspaper on Saturday ruled out any attempt by the United States to use the oil-rich Gulf kingdom as a launchpad for a possible war on Iran over Teheran’s disputed nuclear program.

Authorities tear Ashura banners apart in Ar-Ramilah

RAMELAH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi security authorities have tore banners, placards and standards specified with Ashura – the tenth day of Moharram – apart on Tuesday in different parts of town of Ar-Ramilah in Al-Ahsaa.

Saudi religious police strives to create differences among Muslims

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Hay’ah Al-Amr bil Ma’aruf (Saudi religious police) has made its activities bulky and broad in the holy city of Medinah to create differences among Muslims and tense Saudi-Iran relations.

Report: Shia pilgrims face unjustified inspections, insults in Saudi

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: An authentic report said Shia pilgrims who enter Saudi Arabia for performing annual Hajj Rituals are subject to unjustified inspections and insults of extremist elements at the kingdom’s airports and religious sights.

Hajj pilgrims mark Eid Al-Ghadeer in Makkah, Medinah

HOLY CITY OF MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrim, reached in the holy city of Makkah for performing hajj from across the globe, observed Eid Al-Ghadeer with reverence and enthusiasm.

Saudi eastern region celebrates Eid al-Ghadir

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Environment of pleasure and happiness was seen in the oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia marking Eid Al-Ghadir Al-Agharr which falls on 18th day of last Islamic month of Dhol hijjah.

Al-Matirfi: Imam Al-Baqir (a.s.) mourned

AL-MATIRFI, Saudi Arabia: Anniversary of Martyrdom of Al-Imam Al-Baqir (a.s.) was marked in Saudi Arabia with due reverence.

Hajj pilgrims seek Makkah's heavenly water to cure ills

HOLY CITY OF MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia: Millions of Muslims making the annual pilgrimage to their holiest site, Makkah, flock to get a share of spring water that originates in heaven and is endowed with healing power.

'Saudi king wrote letters to Ahsaa Shia leader'; disclosure for the first time

AL-AHSAA, Saudi Arabia: A Saudi analyst revealed about rare documents consisting of special letters written between King Abdul Aziz Aal-e-Saud and one of Shia leaders of al-Ahsaa during stages of the kingdom's foundation.  

Arrest of Shia educator for distributing sweets on Shaban 15 in Saudi

AL-AHSAA, Saudi Arabia: Saudi authorities in Al-Ahsaa region arrested a Shia citizen for distributing sweets on the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Al-Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance) on Sha'aban 15 which fell in September this year.

Mauled Al-Imam Ar-Redha (AS) celebrated in Saudi Arabia

TAROUT, Saudi Arabia: Assalmo Alayka Ya Thamin-ol A'immah Al-Imam Ali bin Moussa Ar-Redha (AS) … 11th of Dhol-Qa'adah marks his anniversary of birth.

Plan for Zamzam distribution in Haj sketched out

HOLY CITY OF MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia: The Zamzam Office in Makkah has outlined a new distribution plan for the upcoming Haj season, which will see pilgrims being handed gifts of 300ml bottles of the holy water on the first day of Dhul Qidah.

Saudis mourn Al-Imam Ja’fer As-Sadeq (peace be on him)

SEHAT, Saudi Arabia: Martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Ja’fer As-Sadeq (peace be on him), the 6th infallible descendant of Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him and his holy progeny) was reverently observed on Shawal 25, Tuesday, Nov 6 in oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Night of Qadr observation in Saudi Arabia

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: On 23rd night of Ramadan, which according to a number of traditions is the Night of Qadr, throngs of believers in eastern parts of the kingdom – where followers of Ahlul Bayt (peace be upon them) make a majority – gathered at mosques and husseiniyaat to offer collective A’maal led by religious scholars.

Hozah, Arabs, Mo’minin condemn Holy Ka’abah Imam sermon

HOLY NAJAF/ AL-QATIF: There was an atmosphere of tremendous anger among Iraqis, Al-Hozah Al-Ilmiyah, Shias of Gulf States and Saudi Arabia over a sermon of the prayer leader of Al-Haram Al-Makki Sheikh Salih Al Taleb.

Celebrations marking Imam Al-Hassan (AS) in Saudi Arabia

AL-HAFOF, Saudi Arabia: Programs celebrating the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Al-Imam Al-Hassan El-Mojtaba Az Zaki(AS), son of Amir-ol-Mominin Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (AS) and Bed’ator Rasul Sayyedah Fatemah Zahraa (AS), began in Saudi Arabia with devotion and passion.

Medina and Al-Baqi during Ramadan – a camera report

HOLY CITY OF MEDINAH, Saudi Arabia: Muslims from across the world flock to Saudi Arabia during the holy fasting month of Ramadan to perform Omrah, and visit the holy shrine of Prophet (mosque of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his holy progeny) and Al-Baqi cemetery that houses the bulldozed holy graves...

US notes Saudi progress toward religious freedom

WASHINGTON, The United States: The US State Department annual report on religious freedom around the world noted progress toward religious freedom in Saudi Arabia.

Iftaar, majales al-Husseini, Quran contests mark Ramadan in Saudi

SEHAT, Saudi Arabia: Ramadan programs and activities – iftaar, sohur, majales al-Husseini, supplications, prayers, and Quran competitions etc - continued in the oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

‘Month of Repentance & Deed’ … Ramadhan festival in Qatif

AL-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: People of Al-Awamiyah city in Al-Qatif organized fifth annual festival titled “Shahr-ot-Taubah wal Amal” (Month of Repentance and Deed) for reception of the holy month of Ramadhan.

Saudi Prince carps other royals for monopolizing power for 70 yrs

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: A senior Saudi Prince Talal Bin Abdul-Aziz uttered his plans to form a political party criticizing other senior royals for monopolizing power and blocking reform.

Happiness, bliss mark Milad Al-Hojjah (AS) in Saudi Arabia

AL-MATIRFI, Saudi Arabia: Laylaton-Nissf minn Sha’ban (15th night Sha’ban) and the day were reverently observed in the oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

B-day of Savior of Humanity … celebrations finalized in Saudi

AL-AHSAA, Saudi Arabia: Marking Zekra Moled Monqez-ol Bashariyah or the birth anniversary of Savior of Humanity Al-Imam Al-Mahdi (AS) on Sha’ban 15, celebratory programs have been finalized in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Milado Aqmaar-i-Bani Hashem celebrations in Saudi

AL-MATIRFI, Saudi Arabia: Zekra Milado (birth anniversaries of) Aqmaar (moons of)-i-Bani Hashem namely Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS), Abo’l Fadhl Al-Abbas (AS) and Al-Imam As-Sajjad (AS) is being celebrated in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Saudis mark Al-Imam Al-Kadhim (AS) martyrdom anniversary

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Martyrdom Anniversary of Bab-ol Hawa’ej Al-Imam Moosa Al-Kadhim (AS) was reverently observed in the oil-rich Mominin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh links shrines-leveling verdicts to Zionists

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Culture and Information Minister Iyad Madani strongly dismissed issuance of any Fatwa (religious order) by Saudi muftis on demolishing holy shrines in Iraq and Damascus (Syria).

Report: Saudi mosques 'not facing holy city of Makkah'

HOLY CITY OF MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia: Many prayer leaders of Saudi Arabia have discovered that the direction of the holy city of Makkah indicated to the faithful in their mosques is off-course.

British Momineen beaten by Saudi police in Holy Makkah

LONDON, United Kingdom: A group of Shias who traveled from Britain to carryout a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia were beaten at the Great Mosque (Kaba) in Makkah and detained only to be released a day later.

Mauled Al-Imam Ali (A) celebrations in Saudi Arabia

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Marking the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Amir-ol Mo’minin Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (a.s.) on Rajab 13, grand celebrations were held across the oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi top officials slam any talk of attack on holy shrines

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Iranian ambassador to Riyadh Mohammad Hosseini held talks with the Saudi Culture and Information Minister Iyad Madani and Deputy Interior Minister Mohammad Ibn Nayef on fatawa (verdicts) by extremist Saudi muftis calling for the destruction of the holy shrines.

Mauled Al-Fatimi celebrations in Al-Ahsaa, Al-Qatif

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Mauled or the birth anniversary of As-Siddiqah Fatimah Az-Zahraa (a.s.) was reverently observed in oil-rich Mominin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Monarch orders full Makkah Mosque air conditioning

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has ordered for air conditioning to be fitted in the entire Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah for the benefit of pilgrims and worshippers.

Saudi govt warns clerics over terrorists in Iraq

RIYADH, Sudi Arabia: Saudi Minister for Interior Affairs has warned the Kingdom’s clergy that they should discourage Saudis, including their own children, from going to fight in Iraq.

‘Level Imam Husseini, Sayedah Zeinab shrines’ … Saudi evil clerics fatawa flow, bin Saud versity students active

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Cities of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have witnessed a large campaign to promote and spread copies of the fatawa (verdicts) of evil extremist clerics that call for destruction of the holy shrines in Iraq, Syria and Egypt, Nahrain Net reported quoting reliable sources.  

Saudis mourn Fatimah Az-Zahraa (AS)

AL-AUJAM, Saudi Arabia: Five-night and three-night mourning programs in connection with the martyrdom anniversary of Rehanat-il Mostafa As-Siddiqa At-Tahira Fatimah Az-Zahraa (AS) on 13 Jamady Al-Awwal were held in eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi historic old city hopes for UN role in saving heritage

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: The United Nations will step in to help save the historic old city of Jeddah whose unique Red Sea architecture is in danger of disappearing, hopes Saudi Arabia.

Saudi authorities raze mosque in Karbala

AL-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi authorities have razed Mosalla (place for prayer) in Karbala sector of Al-Awamiya city in the oil-rich Mominin-dominated eastern region sending a wave of anger among Mo’minin.

Non-Muslims can practice their religion in Saudi

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: A government watchdog said non-Muslims in Saudi Arabia are free to practice their religion in the kingdom but must do so in private.

Saudi Shias still face restrictions, press for equality

AL-HAFUF, Saudi Arabia: When Sadek Al-Ramadan entered King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in the early 1980s, he already knew about the religious teaching that maligned his fellow Shia.

Saudi monarch upset over US policy on shi'ite

WASHINGTON, United States: US officials said King of Saudi Arabia Abdullah has repeatedly told visiting Americans that he was dismayed over the Bush administration's support for pro-Shi'ite polices in Iraq.

Saudi Arabia orders state-run mosques on Al-Qaida

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi government has ordered the deployment of state-run mosques in the war against terror Al-Qaida network.

Freedoms for Shiites in Saudi Arabia endangered

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: The sounds of chanting eulogies and drumming rose from underground salons along the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia this week as Shiite Muslims celebrated birth anniversaries of holy Prophet Muhammad (P) and his sixth infallible descendant Al_imam As-Sadeq (p).

Imam Hussein mosque opening in Al-Mabraz draws large number

AL-MABRAZ, Saudi Arabia: To mark the Moled (birthday) of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure progeny) and his sixth infallible successor Al-Imam Ja’far As-Sadeq (peace be upon him), Al-Imam Al-Hussein mosque was opened in Al-Hammadiyah area of Al-Mabraz city in Saudi Arabia.

Al-Hafof celebrates Mauled-ol Imam Al-Askari (A)

AL-HAFOF, Saudi Arabia: In connection with the happy and auspicious occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Askari (A.S.), grand celebrations and festivals were held across the oil-rich mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Gulf Quranic Night urges to follow Hadith Ath-Thaqalayn

SEHAT, Saudi Arabia: Second Gulf Quranic Night at husseiniyah Al-Haydariyah in Sehat drew a number of renowned Al-Qoraa (Quran reciters) from Gulf and other States as well as religious and social figures.

Saudi monarch cautions against sectarian strife

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah warned that stoking sectarian differences could threaten the kingdom's unity and security.

Sehat: In this way Quran speaks of Prophet Muhammad (p)

SEHAT, Saudi Arabia: A conference titled “Features of holy Prophet’s personality in sight of Quran” in Saudi city of Sehat drew large number of clerics and intellectuals.

Mauled-os Sadeqayn (A) celebrations on peak in Saudi

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The “Universal Hafta Wahdat-o-Akhuwwat” {Unity & Fraternity Week} programmes to mark the occasion of Jashan-e-Wiladat of the Holy Prophet (SAAW) and Wiladat of Sadiq-e-Aal-e-Muhammad (A.S.) launched on the call of Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi, continued on Tuesday.

Saudi reformists demand Islamic constitutional monarchy

DUBAI: Saudi reformists have sent a petition, signed by 99 persons, to King Abdullah calling for the establishment of an Islam-based constitutional monarchy in the oil-rich kingdom.

Saudis celebrate Moled-os Sadeqain (S)

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Celebrations marking Moled-os Sadeqain – Prophet Muhammad (p) and his sixth infallible descendant Al-Imam Ja’fer As-Sadiq (p), have begun in the oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi authorities irritate mo’minin for holding Husseini majalis

AD-DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia: Mo’minin of Dammam said that the authorities have ordered arrest of organizers of ladies Majalis Al-Husseiniah at homes. According to the reliable sources the orders of capture were signed by deputy prince of eastern region Galvi bin Abdulaziz.

Ma’tam of Al-Imam Al-Askari (AS) commemoration in Saudi Arabia

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: To commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of father of the last Imam Al-Mahdi Al-Hojjah (may Allah hasten his reappearance), Al-Imam Al-Hasan Al-Askari (peace be on him), and the end of Ayaam Al-Aza Al-Husseini, majalis wa mawakeb al-azaiyah (mourning sittings and processions) will be held across the eastern region of Saudi Arabia on 8 Rabee Al-Oola.

Holy Prophet (s) mourned in Saudi eastern region

TAROUT, Saudi Arabia: The anniversary of demise of Ar-Rasul Al-Adham Muhammad (peace be on him and his holy progeny) was commemorated in Saudi eastern region with deep grief on 28 Safar, the second lunar month. Organizations and associations in the oil-rich mo’minin-dominated eastern part arranged majalis and mawakeb al-azaa attended by tens of thousands of mourning devotees.

Saudi: ‘Al-Ayaam al-Mohammadiya’ start to honor Prophet (s)

AL-AHSAA, Saudi Arabia: ‘Al-Ayaam al-Mohammadiya’ to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Ar-Rasul Al-Adham Mohammad Al-Mostafa (peace be upon him and his pure progeny) began on Thursday in Saudi Arabia.

Arba’in al-Husseini significance highlighted in Saudi

AL-MATIRFI, Saudi Arabia: Saudis observed Arba’in al-Husseini by holding majalis wa mawakeb al-azaiyah (Husseini mourning gatherings) in the oil-rich mo’minin-dominated eastern region of the kingdom.

Azaao Tatbeer to mark Arbain in Al-Qatif

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Like every year, Mokab Osh-Shaq Al-Hussein (AS) will organize Azaao Tatbeer (slashing head with sharp swords to let the blood to come out to signify grief on the unjust killing of Imam Hussein bin Ali at the hands of tyrant Yazid some 1,400 years ago in the scorching desert of Karbala).

Saudi envoy to US speaks on excellence of Ahl-ul Bayt (p)

WASHINGTON, United States: Saudi ambassador to Washington Prince Turki Al-Faysal said, “We are from those who admit supremacy and excellence of Ahl-i-Bayt-i-Rasol (peace be upon them all) and are determined in the will of Prophet of Allah for them (Ahl-i-Bayt) rather we desire that may Allah include us in His mercy with them as Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his pure progeny)’s wife Omm-al Mo’minin Omm-i-Salma desired according to Hadith Al-Kessa which stands witness on excellence of Ahl-ul Bayt.”

Azamallaho ojurana be-masabi Gharib`ol Ghuraba … report from Saudi

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: To commemorate the anniversary of martyrdom of Al-Imam Ali bin Mousa Ar-Ridha (AS) on Safar 17, mourning gatherings, conferences and seminars were held in eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

“Hasaad-ot Taff” to commemorate Arbaeen in Saudi

TAROUT, Saudi Arabia: In commemoration of Arbaeen Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS), big mourning programs will be held in the oil-rich mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi, Iran agree to fight “greatest danger”

TEHRAN, Iran: Leaders of Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed that Muslim nations should be alert to efforts by enemies to divide their ranks in pretext of Sunni-Shiite conflict, warning that it was the greatest danger facing the region.

Saudis remember Sibtor-Rasol Al-Akbar (AS)

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Martyrdom anniversary of Sibto Rasul-illah Al-Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mojtaba (AS) was observed in Saudi Arabia on Safar 7.

Majalis, mawakeb to mark Roqayyah bintol Hussein (A) martyrdom in Saudi

AL-AWAMIYAH, Saudi Arabia: To observe the anniversary of martyrdom of four-year-old little daughter of Al-Imam Al-Hussein Sayedah Roqayyah (AS), also known as Sakinah bintol Hussein (AS), on Safar 4, preparations have been finalized in Saudi eastern region.

Thousands in Saudi remember Al-Imam Ali bin Al-Hussein (A)

AL-AHSAA, Saudi Arabia: In commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Ali bin Al-Hussein Zein’ol Abidin (AS) on Moharram 25, grand mourning gatherings – majalis wa mawakeb al-azaiyah – were held across the oil-rich mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Ashuraiyah gatherings in Al-Matirfi, Ar-Ramelah absorb thousands

AL-MATIRFI/ AR-RAMELAH, Saudi Arabia: Big Husseini mourning gatherings were held in Al-Matirfi and Ar-Ramelah cities of Al-Ahsaa, Saudi Arabia paying homage to unparalleled Husseini sacrifice.  

Saudi prince blasts US plan to divide Iraq into Sunni, Shia states

WASHINGTON, United States: A member of the Saudi Arabian royal family said the image of an Iraq strongly divided along sectarian lines is not in keeping with the country's past.

‘Saudi Shias would not be dragged into sectarian conflict’

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Sheikh Hassan As-Saffar, renowned Saudi cleric, said Saudi Shi'ites would not be dragged into a sectarian conflict in the region and that their loyalty was to the kingdom and not Iran.

Mawakeb Al-Husseini draw thousands in Saudi eastern region

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: To commemorate Zekraa Ashura Al-Imam Al-Hussein (a.s.), big Husseini processions are being held in oil-rich, mominin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia. Thousands participating in these processions pay homage to Imam Hussein (a.s.) and his 72 sincere companions (r.a.).

Dammam people turn to Sehat for Husseini commemoration after authorities’ refusal

AD-DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia: Mo’minin of Dammam turn to Sehat to observe Moharram and pay homage to Imam Al-Hussein (A) and his companions because authorities did not permit them observance of Husseini mourning rites inside the city.

Ar-Ramelah village hosts grand Idd Al-Ghadeer celebration

AR-RAMELAH, Saudi Arabia: Marking the auspicious occasion of Idd Al-Ghadeer Al-Aghar on 18 Dhol-Hejjah, a grand celebration was witnessed in the village of Ar-Ramelah in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia witnesses spiritual Ghadeer festivals

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Big magnificent spiritual celebrations to mark the auspicious occasion of Eid Al-Ghadeer were held in the oil-rich mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Major renovation starts at Makkah Grand Mosque

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: The interior of the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah is undergoing extensive expansion and renovation.

Devotees renew allegiance to Imam Ali on Idd Al-Welayah in SA

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Celebrations in connection with Idd Al-Ghadir or the Feast of Ghadir also known as Idd Al-Welayah were in continuation in the oil-rich mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

Anti-Muslim unity statement massively distributed to pilgrims

HOLY CITY OF MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia: In a bid to create rift and discord among Muslims, hundreds of thousands of copies of the anti-Muslim unity statement that was signed by 38 Saudi extremist clerics was distributed to the hajj pilgrims in the holy cities of Makkah and Medina this year during hajj.

Abduction and assassination of Iaqi scholars in Holy Makkah

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Iraq’s Buratha news reported Wednesday that three Iraqi Shiia clerics were abducted in the holy city of Makkah on Tuesday morning.

Saudi official acknowledges anti-Shiite discrimination in kingdom

WASHINGTON: A high-rank Saudi official, for the first time, has acknowledged publicly before a Western audience that the Shiites in Saudi Arabia "have suffered social and political alienation and discrimination."

Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik… millions perform hajj

HOLY CITY OF MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia: Millions of Muslims, who have descended in Saudi Arabia from around the world, performed Hajj on Friday Dhol-Hijjah 9 chanting Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik….

Saudi to register sites on UNESCO's world heritage list

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia will set in motion procedures in February 2007 to register a number of historical sites in the kingdom with UNESCO, beginning with Madaen Saleh, as the first Saudi historical site to be listed internationally.

Clashes in Iraq, Lebanon `political', not religious

HOLY MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia: A conference titled `Great Messenger (PBUH and HP), Core of Islamic Unity' said that current clashes in Iraq, Lebanon and other Islamic states are `political', not related to religion.

Saudi eastern region observes Imam Jawad (a) martyrdom day

TAROUT, Saudi Arabia: Like other countries, martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Muhammad bin Ali Al-Jawad (a.s.) was marked in the oil-rich mo’minin-dominated eastern part of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday 29 Dol-Qadah, 20 December.

Iraq hajj mission urge Makkah speakers to desist from inciting sectarianism

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: The Iraqi hajj mission to the holy places of Islam issued a statement that warned the speakers in the holy cities of Makkah and Medina to desist from spreading sectarianism. It called upon the speakers to respect the feelings of hundreds of thousands of pilgrims who belong to different sects.

Hajj caravans in holy Medina, Makkah mourn Jawad-ol A’emmah (p)

HOLY CITY OF MADINA, Saudi Arabia: Majalis al-azaiyah in connection with the martyrdom anniversary of Jawwad-ol A’emmah Al-Imam Muhammad At-Taqi (peace be upon him) on 29 Dhol-Qa’adah were held in the holy cities of Medinah and Makkah besides eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Al-Imam Ar-Ridha (a.s.) b-day celebrations in Al-Ahsaa

AL-AHSAA, Saudi Arabia: Like other countries, birth anniversary of Al-Imam Ali bin Mussa Ar-Ridha (a.s.) was observed in Saudi Arabia on 11 Dhol-Qadah.

Mauledo Dhamin-ol Jannah Al-Imam Ar-Redha (A) in Saudi

AR-RAMELAH, Saudi Arabia: Arrangements and preparations to celebrate the anniversary of birth of Thamin-ol A’immah (eighth imam), Dhamin-ol Jannah (guarantor of heaven) Al-Imam Ali bin Mousa Ar-Redha (peace be upon him) have been finalized in Saudi eastern parts.

Saffar advises Iraqis: violence won’t benefit but foes of Iraq, Muslims

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Renowned Saudi cleric Sheikh Hasan As-Saffar has called on all regional governments and neighbors of Iraq to help Iraq without taking side of any sect.

Saudi official scolded on Iraq’s one sect defending remarks

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Iraqi leaders have voiced their anger on a Saudi Arabian official saying that Riyadh would support the country’s non-Shia Arabs and Ba’athists in the event of a US pullout.

Saudi eastern part clerics, people hold majalis fatiha for Ayat Tabrizi

AD-DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia: Majalis al-fatiha for the soul of Grand Ayatullah Shaykh Meerza Jawwad At-Tabrezi continued in Saudi eastern region on Saturday.

Imam As-Sadiq (p) martyrdom commemoration in Saudi Arabia

TAROUT, Saudi Arabia: Marking the martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Ja’fer bin Muhammad As-Sadiq (peace be upon him), mourning commemorative programs will begin in Saudi Arabia on the eve of 25 Shaval Thursday in the oil-rich mo’minin-dominated eastern region of the kingdom.

“Ali and Ommah” conference held in Al-Qatif

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Hojja-tol Islam Sheikh As-Saffar urged the need to follow in the footsteps of Imam Ali (p) for success and to get rid of all problems in all fields of the life.

Haidary mourning commemoration begins in Saudi Arabia

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Devotees in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia – Al-Qatif, Al-Ahsaa – as well as the holy city of Medinah began commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Master of Believers Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (AS) from Wednesday Oct 11.

Sehat’s Qoran conference culminates

SEHAT, Saudi Arabia: Martking the holy month of Ramadan, fourth annual conference of Moltaqa Al-Qoran Al-Karim concluded in Sehat city of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Festivals on Karim-e-Aal Al-Beit (A) held in Saudi eastern region

SAFWA, Saudi Arabia: Birth Anniversary of Sebt`or Rasul Al-Akram (S), Al-Imam Al-Hasan bin Ali bin Abi Taleb Az-Zaky (A) on Ramadan 15 was observed with due veneration in the oil-rich mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Sixth Holy Qoran Festival concludes in Al-Ahsaa

AL-AHSAA, Saudi Arabia: “The Sixth Holy Qoran Festival” ended in Ar-Ramelah, Al-Ahsaa, with a number of reciters from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait participated.

Saudi authorities shut Al-Imam Al-Mehdi (A) mosque

AL-AHSAA, Saudi Arabia: Saudi authorities on last Wednesday in the first week of the holy month of Ramadan have sealed with chains Al-Imam Al-Mehdi (A) mosque in Al-Monezla in Al-Ahsaa province saying it has no license.

Saudi envoy to US speaks on excellence of Ahl-ul Bayt (p)

WASHINGTON, United States: Saudi ambassador to Washington Prince Turki Al-Faysal said, “We are from those who admit supremacy and excellence of Ahl-i-Bayt-i-Rasol (peace be upon them all) and are determined in the will of Prophet of Allah for them (Ahl-i-Bayt) rather we desire that may Allah include us in His mercy with them as Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his pure progeny)’s wife Omm-al Mo’minin Omm-i-Salma desired according to Hadith Al-Kessa which stands witness on excellence of Ahl-ul Bayt.”

After razing Islamic sites race is on to save Al-e-Saud heritage!!!

SKAKA, Saudi Arabia: Director of the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives Fahd Al-Semmari arrived in northern Saudi Arabia this month to save the vast desert kingdom's fast-disappearing folk culture -- but anthropologists are crying foul over his mission.

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