Marriage ceremonies are permitted at Grand Mosque, Masjid Nabawi: Saudi authorities

RIYADH: Marriage contracts may now be performed in the two holiest mosques in Islam, the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, according to Saudi authorities.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah initiated the project, which aims to make well-organized wedding ceremonies comfortable and easy to arrange. It also gives event planners the opportunity to come up with creative ideas for how to arrange such events while honoring the holiness of the holy sites.

Regarding the Islamic precepts, scholars point to the life of the last Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), who performed a marriage ceremony for a friend in a mosque. Although performing marriage ceremonies at the Prophet’s Mosque is previously customary for Medinans, the government has now formally approved it.

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Permission to get married in the holy sites of Mecca and Medina is in line with ongoing efforts to improve the lives of millions of Muslims who come here every year for Umrah and to see Islamic sites. The action is a reflection of Saudi Arabia’s dedication to maintaining the sacredness of these hallowed locations while offering tourists fresh and worthwhile experiences.

It is important to note that the Saudi Arabian government is reportedly loosening the strict regulations and implementing broad reforms throughout the nation. Although formal approval in this regard is still pending, the kingdom is also considering the possibility of using air taxis to transport pilgrims.