Thassos Marble: The Cool Secret Behind Masjidil Haram’s Floors

The Cool Underfoot of the Grand Mosque: How Ancient Marble Keeps Pilgrims Comfortable Millions of Muslims journey to Mecca each year to perform the Umrah and Hajj pilgrimages, seeking spiritual fulfillment at the Masjid al-Haram, Islam’s holiest site. As temperatures in Saudi Arabia soar, particularly during the Hajj season, maintaining a comfortable environment for worshippers … Read more

IKN Mosque Holds First Tarawih Prayer, Capacity for Thousands

Nusantara, Indonesia – In a landmark moment for the burgeoning capital city, the Negara Mosque in Indonesia’s Nusantara (IKN) held its inaugural Tarawih prayers on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, marking the official opening of the mosque for religious observance during the holy month of Ramadan. Thousands of worshippers from across East Kalimantan province gathered for … Read more