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Ramadan 2022: Itikaf to resume at Saudi Arabia’s Holy Mosques after two years

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  • Itikaf was suspended at two holy mosques due to COVID.
  • The ban remained in place for two years — 2020 and 2021.
  • Permissions will be issued soon on official website.

MAKKAH: Itikaf will resume at the two holy mosques — Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madina — during this year’s Ramadan after a gap of two years, the Saudi Gazette reported Wednesday.

Head of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Dr Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, making the announcement in a statement, said the presidency would start issuing permits through its official website soon.

But he noted that specific conditions and criteria would be set.

The religious ritual of itikaf is observed in Ramadan during which Muslims stay in mosques for the purpose of worship.

Itikaf was suspended in 2020 after the outbreak of coronavirus and it continued in 2021 as a precautionary measure for curbing the spread of the pandemic, according to the publication.

During the last 10 days of the holy month, as many as 100,000 worshippers used to perform the religious ritual at the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madina.

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Iranian President Offers Condolences for Kurram Terrorist Attack

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Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of Iran, has expressed his sorrow for the recent terrorist assault in Pakistan that claimed dozens of lives and denounced the crime.

The Iranian president said that all types of terrorism must be denounced in a statement. In addition to the relatives of the attack victims, he sent his sympathies to the people and government of Pakistan.

“I will stand by its friendly and brotherly country, Pakistan, and will seriously pursue the fight against terrorism to enhance security and stability in the region,” he added.

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It’s unfortunate that political points were scored. Claims Against Saudi Arabia Show a Desperate Attitude: Dar

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According to Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister, accusing Saudi Arabia of gaining political points is a sign of a desperate attitude.

In response to the PTI founder’s spouse’s remarks on Saudi Arabia, the Deputy Prime Minister stated, “Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are close friends and brothers.”

According to Dar, Saudi Arabia’s path of growth and prosperity is something they greatly admire. The nation of Pakistan takes pride in its strong ties with Saudi Arabia, which has supported it no matter what.

He said it is unfortunate and shows a desperate attitude to “implice Saudi Arabia for petty political point scoring.”

In order to prevent any political forces from jeopardizing Pakistan’s foreign policy, the deputy prime minister of their political objectives.”

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Examining Drug Mafia: Balochistani Smuggling Operation Started

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Two drug dealers were detained and an international narcotics deal was thwarted in Balochistan by government institutions.

A significant amount of crystal ice was taken from the individuals who were arrested.

The 70 kg of illegal goods that were found are valued about $1 million on the global market.

The arrested person’s cell phone also yielded contact information for the international drug gangs from Afghanistan and Britain.

The Pakistan Security Forces are dedicated to making the nation drug-free.

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