Pakistani man defies disability to perform Hajj
A disabled but enthusiastic Pakistani has landed in Makkah to perform Hajj. Shafiq lost his leg 30 years ago in road accident
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A century’s experience in crowd management
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah administers a system of crowd management, under which dozens of other entities are operating to execute certain tasks such as regulating traffic flow at the holy sites in Mina, Mount Arafah, Muzdalifah, and the Grand Mosque of Mecca, by controlling the movement of pedestrians and vehicles, while providing basic services for pilgrims such as toilets, first aid, lighting, and ventilation.
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Hajj Security Forces Readiness Parade held ahead of Hajj
Saudi forces deployed for securing this year’s Hajj pilgrimage have displayed their prowess days before the mass congregation annually taking place in the kingdom.
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Technology remains at the heart of the hajj
The Saudi government is using digital technology to help the hajj run smoothly and safely – the latest updates in a 200-year history of technology and the hajj.
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Ambitious Saudi plans to ramp up Hajj could face challenges from climate change
Saudi Arabia has ambitious plans to welcome millions more pilgrims to Islam’s holiest sites. But as climate change heats up an already scorching region, the annual Hajj pilgrimage — much of which takes place outdoors in the desert — could prove even more daunting.
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Hajj 2023 Symposium: Self-driving buses to transport pilgrims
Self-driving buses will transport pilgrims from Arafah to Muzdalifah for the first time this Hajj season. The vehicles will drive a specific route using artificial intelligence, cameras and sensors. Buses seat 11 people and have a top speed of 30kph.
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Somalia PM visits Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Wednesday.
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Malaysia king arrives in Madinah
Malaysia’s King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah arrived in Madinah on Wednesday.
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Nearly 1.4 million foreign pilgrims arrive for Hajj so far
The General Directorate of Passports announced the arrival of 1,342,351 pilgrims for this year's Hajj through all the Kingdom’s air, land, and seaports, until the end of Monday
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Beloved birds of Makkah’s Grand Mosque welcome sight for pilgrims who seek peace, sanctuary
Flocks of pigeons at Makkah’s Grand Mosque roam the courtyards, flapping their wings as they receive Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. The birds are known by many names, including sanctuary pigeons, fever pigeons, and quiet pigeons.
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Madinah governor welcomes Hajj missions from Arab, Muslim countries
Prince Faisal bin Salman, the governor of Madinah, on Tuesday welcomed the heads of official Hajj missions from several Arab and Muslim countries.
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Saudi Arabia is welcoming over two million pilgrims from 160 countries
More than two million pilgrims from more than 160 countries around the world will perform Hajj this year, according to Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah
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