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SA Muslims part of foreign pilgrims allowed to perform hajj in 2022

After two years of restrictions, South African Muslims may be allowed to perform pilgrimage to the holy lands of Saudi Arabia.

First prayer in Makkah’s Grand Mosque held without social distancing

Worshippers at Makkah’s Grand Mosque on Sunday performed the Fajr prayer without physical distancing, following a decision by the Ministry of Interior to lift the obligation at this and other mosques, including the Prophet’s Mosque.

Umm Al Qura seals $798m Makkah residential tower deal

Saudi-based Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction said it has signed an agreement with Al Diar Al Arabiya Company for the construction of 10 new residential towers within Makkah city at an investment of SR3 billion ($798 million).

Saudi Arabia’s COVID-19 cases drop by 47.30 percent in one week

Saudi Arabia’s COVID-19 cases dropped by 47.30 percent in one week, with 283 new cases recorded on Saturday. The latest official figures bring the country’s total number of infections to 747,119 since the start of the pandemic.

Umrah Planning Stepped Up Ahead of Ramadan

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques (in Mecca and Medina) says it is wasting no opportunity to cater for the large numbers of people expected to perform Umrah during Ramadan.