ThePlace: The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
The Prophet’s Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world and the second holiest site in Islam after the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Located in Madinah, it was built by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the year 1 AH (622 AD) near his home after building Quba Mosque (the first mosque in Islam).
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Haj Ministry announces fees for canceling local pilgrims’ reservations
The spokesman of the Coordination Council for Domestic Haj Companies Muhammad Al-Qurashi said the cost of these camps totals nearly SR50 million. He said the preparations in Mina and Arafat holy sites will be completed before Dhul Hijja 1, 1439H.
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Hajj Hackathon 2018: Saudi women team wins top prize for introducing app
JEDDAH : A team of young Saudi women won the first prize of SR1 million in the Hajj Hackathon 2018.
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55,000 Nigerians to perform 2018 hajj
Daily Trust: About 55,000 Nigerians are expected to perform this year’s hajj, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has said.
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Malaysia: New tech to improve haj management
All information on Malaysian haj pilgrims - from their flights to the Holy Land to how many are in hospital - have been integrated into one single system for the first time this haj season.
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King Salman Orders Hosting of 1,000 Palestinian Hajj Pilgrims
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz offered on Thursday to host 1,000 pilgrims from the Palestinian territories, reported the Saudi Press Agency.
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Muslims asked to sight Dhul Hijjah crescent
In its statement, the Supreme Court called on whoever sights the crescent by the naked eyes or through binoculars to report to the nearest court and register his testimony.
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Oman Haj Mission arrives in Saudi Arabia
The Omani Haj Mission landed in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Wednesday. Led by Shaikh Sultan bin Said al Hinai, the mission was seen off upon departure at the Muscat International Airport by Shaikh Abdullah Al Salmi, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs.
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Beirut airport packed as hajj travel picks up
Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport is bursting at the seams again as travelers depart for the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
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Urban culture and tradition on show at launch of Madinah heritage district
JEDDAH: An urban heritage district in Madinah, preserving and celebrating the historical customs and traditions of the city’s neighborhoods, was officially launched on Wednesday with a special cultural evening.
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‘A pure bond’ — Madinah governor welcomes Hajj pilgrims
MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman welcomed delegations of Hajj pilgrims on Wednesday. The prince greeted the pilgrims on behalf of King Salman and the people of Madinah. While receiving the heads of Hajj delegations, he said that “Madinah, the first capital of Islam and the home of ‘emaan’ (faith), as well as its generous, loving people are glad to receive
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How British Muslims make it to Makkah for Hajj
LONDON: With the approach of Hajj, it is all systems go at the El-Sawy travel agency in London.
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