Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

6-month jail, SR50,000 in fine among penalties for transporting Hajj pilgrim without permit

Saudi Electricity powers up for Hajj with SR480m spending plan

The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) is spending more than SR480 million ($127.9 million) on new projects around Makkah and the holy sites in preparation for the upcoming Hajj season.

Hajj Ministry inspects pilgrims reception centers in Makkah

Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Abdelfattah Bin Suleiman Mashat, said that the ministry has identified three mechanisms for receiving pilgrims.

Two mosques in the Holy Sites furnished with new carpets, facilities

Pilgrims are set to perform shortened and advanced Dhuhr (noon) and Asr (afternoon) combined prayers in and around Namira Mosque on Arafat Day, the climax of Hajj, as per the tradition of Prophet Mohammed and the carpets have been fitted to make it easy for pilgrims to finish their Hajj ritual.

Makkah emir hands over kiswa to senior keeper of Kaaba

The President of the General Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais said that the handing over of the kiswa is a representation of the leadership's great attention and care for the Holy Kaaba.