What keeps the mataf floors cool despite the searing heat of Makkah?
What is the secret of the coolness of the floors of the Grand Mosque in the mataf (circumambulating area around the Holy Kaaba) in Makkah even in searing temperatures?
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Makkah and Madinah now host 1.3 million foreign pilgrims and visitors
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said that Makkah and Madinah are witnessing this year the inflow of record number of foreign pilgrims and visitors and there are currently 1.3 million of them present in the two holy cities.
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King Abdulaziz Road opens temporarily in Makkah
Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Badr bin Sultan inaugurated on Monday the temporary King Abdulaziz Road in Makkah.
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Ministry determines no-pray areas in Grand Mosque for pilgrims
Pilgrims must avoid praying in corridors, entrances and exits, and praying in the path of vehicles.
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10.3 million worshippers prayed at Prophet's Mosque during first 3rd of Ramadan
The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah has witnessed a huge crowd of visitors, reaching about 10.3 million worshippers during the first of the third of Ramadan.
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Haramain High-Speed Railway benefits travelers, worshipers
The high-speed train transports thousands of passengers daily to various destinations, especially between the Two Holy Mosques, providing a rapid transport system that enables Umrah performers to reach directly the Grand Mosque or the Prophet's Mosque in a short time, through regular trips.
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Reservations for Umrah and Rawdah visit are full as Nusuk App shows grey color
The Nusuk electronic application showed that there is no possibility to obtain a reservation to perform the Umrah pilgrimage or a visit to the Rawdah Sharif at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah during the remaining days of the holy month of Ramadan
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Makkah hotel occupancy rate hits 80%, the highest in 3 years
The hotel and accommodation sector in Makkah witnessed a huge surge during the Ramadan season of 2023, as the hotel occupancy rate reached 80%, the highest in three years. This is in accordance with data released by the Hajj and Umrah Committee at Makkah Chamber.
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It is not mandatory for foreign pilgrims’ service providers to establish service companies
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has made the finishing touches to the amendments in some articles of the Law of Service Providers for Foreign Pilgrims which is in line with the latest developments while contributing to improve the services provided to the pilgrims.
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Hajj Ministry begins 2nd phase of registration for domestic pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the launch of the second phase of registration of Hajj for domestic pilgrims with the aim of providing an opportunity for those who had performed Hajj five or more years ago.
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Hajj and Umrah Prosecution inaugurated next to Grand Mosque
Attorney General and Chairman of the Public Prosecution Council Sheikh Saud Bin Abdullah Al-Mujab has inaugurated the Hajj and Umrah Prosecution next to the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
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Pilgrims must avoid carrying large amount of money and jewelry
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has advised pilgrims to avoid carrying large amounts of money and jewelry while performing Umrah rituals.
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