26 Jan 2021
The House of Representatives’ tourism and civil aviation committee, headed by MP Nora Ali, approved the draft law submitted by the government regarding the establishment of an Egyptian portal for Umrah (minor Islamic pilgrimage).
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25 Jan 2021
The full moon will align directly above the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site, in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca on Thursday, January 28, according to astronomers.The rare
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25 Jan 2021
New rules for Muslim pilgrims have been issued. The new rules allow only those aged between 18 and 50 to perform Hajj, the greater Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca and one of the five pillars of Islam, and umrah, the lesser Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that can be taken at any time.
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25 Jan 2021
In line with Saudi Arabia's national priorities and Vision 2030, the recently launched inaugural edition of the KAUST Challenge focuses on improving the Hajj and Umrah experience for pilgrims from all over the world and on advancing efforts to make Makkah a smart city.
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24 Jan 2021
An exhibit showcasing rare manuscripts of the Prophet’s Mosque has revealed the rich history of the city and the work of scholars that once called the holy city their home.
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