Over 232,000 pilgrims have come from Europe, America and Australia
14 August 2019

Over 232,000 pilgrims have come from Europe, America and Australia

The Private Tuwafa Establishment for Pilgrims from Turkey, Europe, America and Australia said 17,354 pilgrims hailed from North America —14,118 from the US and 3,236 from Canada.

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Madinah gears up to receive more than 800,000 pilgrims
14 August 2019

Madinah gears up to receive more than 800,000 pilgrims

The city has all geared up to receive the visiting pilgrims and provide them with consummate services that will make their stay an event to remember.

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Record 200,000 Indian pilgrims perform Haj successfully: Envoy
14 August 2019

Record 200,000 Indian pilgrims perform Haj successfully: Envoy

Record 200,000 Indian pilgrims perform Haj successfully: Envoy

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Hajj Minister congratulates King Salman on successful Haj season
14 August 2019

Hajj Minister congratulates King Salman on successful Haj season

Hajj Minister congratulates King Salman on successful Haj season

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Recovering drug addicts perform Hajj 
14 August 2019

Recovering drug addicts perform Hajj 

JEDDAH: Twenty recovering addicts performed Hajj this year as part of an awareness program aimed at fighting drug addiction. The program was organized by the Kafa (enough) Society to enlighten people against the hazards of drugs and smoking in Al-Lith city in Makkah province. The Saudi Press Agency said the group had completed the stages of their pilgrimage. The society's

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Violations by Hajj pilgrims dropped 29% compared to 2018, says Prince Khalid Al-Faisal
14 August 2019

Violations by Hajj pilgrims dropped 29% compared to 2018, says Prince Khalid Al-Faisal

MAKKAH: Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for supervising the services offered to pilgrims during this year’s Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Khalid said all Saudis were proud of the efforts made to help pilgrims during their stay in the Kingdom. He thanked local and international media representatives

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KSA hosted a successful haj season: WHO
13 August 2019

KSA hosted a successful haj season: WHO

KSA hosted a successful haj season: WHO

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British consul general lauds Haj services
13 August 2019

British consul general lauds Haj services

He appreciated the Kingdom's services, support and the constructive investments in the holy sites

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Data usage in Arafat up by 90 percent, says STC
13 August 2019

Data usage in Arafat up by 90 percent, says STC

STC reported a 75 percent increase in data consumption in Muzdalifah this year, with data transmitted over 4G up by 92 percent. An increase in the number of local and international customers choosing STC by 12 percent and 23 percent, respectively, has been reported. While mobile data usage in Arafat increased by 90 percent, 4G usage grew by 108 percent; customer numbers and

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Indonesian TV star Dude Harlino ‘in awe after Hajj’
13 August 2019

Indonesian TV star Dude Harlino ‘in awe after Hajj’

DUBAI: Indonesian actor Dude Harlino has said his Hajj pilgrimage was the most beautiful and happiest time of his life, Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Monday. The actor had been invited by the Saudi media ministry to perform Hajj, but had only an hour to decide and three days to prepare for his trip. “It was not an easy decision, but rejecting it was also hard as Hajj

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Pilgrims begin their journey back home from today
13 August 2019

Pilgrims begin their journey back home from today

The 2.5 million pilgrims came from 130 countries, representing more than 170 various nationalities. After completing their Haj rituals amid an atmosphere of serenity and peacefulness, the pilgrims will start their journey back home from today (Tuesday).

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Hajj ministry removes two office managers for failing pilgrims
13 August 2019

Hajj ministry removes two office managers for failing pilgrims

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has removed two office managers from their positions after they failed to provide the required services to pilgrims. The decision was approved by Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region. The office managers were working under the Hujjaj South Asia Establishment. They were referred to a

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