{"id":39920,"date":"2025-08-24T10:17:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T10:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=39920"},"modified":"2025-08-25T07:46:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T07:46:21","slug":"saudi-arabia-issues-new-rules-for-iftar-meal-distribution-at-two-holy-mosques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/saudi-arabia-issues-new-rules-for-iftar-meal-distribution-at-two-holy-mosques\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia Issues New Rules for Iftar Meal Distribution at Two Holy Mosques"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Saudi Arabia has introduced <strong>new rules for distributing iftar meals at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet\u2019s Mosque in Medina<\/strong>. The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has outlined clear procedures for organisations and individuals planning to serve meals during Ramadan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key points of the new regulations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Applicants must be registered<\/strong> with the relevant authorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distribution plans must comply with health and Shariah standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only <strong>approved meals may be distributed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertising or promotional activities are banned during meal distribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meal service<\/strong> must take place <strong>within designated areas<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public hygiene must be maintained at all times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2009463230.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2009463230.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2009463230-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2009463230-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2009463230-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Permits are non-transferable<\/strong>, and the authority reserves the right to <strong>revoke them at any time if violations occur<\/strong>. Penalties are structured to encourage compliance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First offense:<\/strong> written warning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repeated violations:<\/strong> permit revoked and disqualification from serving meals for the remainder of Ramadan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These measures are designed to preserve the sanctity and smooth operation of iftar services at the Kingdom\u2019s two holiest mosques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"932\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1245096595.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1245096595.jpg 932w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1245096595-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1245096595-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1245096595-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 932px) 100vw, 932px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In related news, Saudi Arabia has also launched a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/foreigners-can-now-apply-for-umrah-visas-and-book-pilgrimage-services-online\">platform for foreign Muslims<\/a><\/strong> <strong>to apply for Umrah visas<\/strong> and book other pilgrimage services. Residents and visitors can check the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/umrah-season-2025-26-saudi-arabia-confirms-official-calendar-dates\">official 2025-26 Umrah calendar<\/a><\/strong> to plan their trips in advance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi Arabia has introduced new rules for distributing iftar meals at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet\u2019s Mosque in Medina. The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has outlined clear procedures for organisations and individuals planning to serve meals during Ramadan. 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