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Thousands of pilgrims in Makkah can now ride free shuttle buses to the Grand Mosque five times daily, thanks to a new program from Nigeria's Kano State. Eight buses are making worship easier, especially for elderly pilgrims who struggled with long walks in the heat.
Scientists in Makkah have created concrete road barriers that generate power from passing cars. The invention turns wasted energy from traffic into electricity that can power infrastructure.
From Makkah's Grand Mosque to Brooklyn's Prospect Park, Muslims across the globe marked Eid-ul-Fitr with prayers, gatherings, and joyful traditions celebrating the end of Ramadan. The holiday united diverse communities from Indonesia to Nigeria in a shared expression of faith, charity, and togetherness.
Makkah has finished a major intersection upgrade that will help millions of pilgrims reach holy sites faster and safer. The new direct lanes connect two crucial roads, cutting travel times during the busy Hajj and Umrah seasons.