Minister inspects preparations for Hajj pilgrims
JEDDAH: Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Mohammed Salih Bentin visited the National Tawafa Establishment for South Asian Pilgrims to oversee its preparations and services for this year’s Hajj season. He viewed a simulation model of a pilgrim hostel, preparations by the emergency and safety committee, and a simulation model to introduce heads of pilgrims’ affairs offices and
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ThePlace: Rumah Mountain and the Battle of Uhud in Madinah
MADINAH: Rumah Mountain and the Battle of Uhud in Madinah has many Islamic and historical monuments that embody the era in which the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions lived on this land. Rumah Mountain is one such site that is popular with visitors to Madinah. It is located near Mount Uhud, whose name is connected to the historic Battle of Uhud in the
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Saudi Arabian Airlines targets transporting more than 1.1 million pilgrims
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudia, continues to successfully implement the Hajj operational plan, which targets transporting more than 1.1 million pilgrims from different countries during the arrival and return stages. Operations began for Hajj flights on Saturday, July 14, 2018, and the first flight was (SV5902), arriving at the Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz
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First batch of Iraqi Hajj pilgrims arrive on Saturday
JEDDAH: Northern Border Gov. Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan will receive the first batch of Iraqi pilgrims arriving, on Saturday, in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj rituals. Prince Faisal called on all government sectors to harness all their efforts to cater to the needs of the pilgrims and to provide the best services for them so as to facilitate their arrival to perform
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Passports director general visits Hajj halls at Madinah airport
JEDDAH: The director general of passports, Maj. Gen. Sulaiman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Yahya, on Friday visited the Hajj halls at Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz International Airport in Madinah to see how fast passport staff were completing their work.
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Updated version of Manasikana app for Hajj pilgrims launched
JEDDAH: An updated version of the Manasikana application has been launched, offering improved services on smart devices to help pilgrims and visitors during their journeys of faith to the holy sites.
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FaceOf: Sheikh Khalid Al-Ghamdi, Imam at the Grand Mosque in Makkah
Sheikh Khalid Al-Ghamdi has been an imam at the Grand Mosque in Makkah since 2008. Al-Ghamdi was born in Makkah, and completed memorizing the Qur’an under the supervision of a Pakistani cleric in Makkah at the age of 16. He completed his schooling in Makkah, and continued his education at Umm Al-Qura University with a bachelor’s degree in Dawah, a master’s degree in Recitation
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This is the Foreign Office advice for thousands of British Muslims attending Hajj pilgrimage
Foreign & Commonwealth Office has tips on how to prepare and how it can help during pilgrimage to Mecca
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Dh49,000 fine, deportation for breaking this rule during Haj
The Passport General Department of Saudi Arabia stated that it is illegal for pilgrims to travel without Haj permits. Violators will face SRD50,000 (approximately Dh49,000) and six months imprisonment. Residents breaking the law will face deported, according to Al Madina.
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Thai Airways to Operate 14 Special Flights to Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2018
Thai Airways has arranged special flights for Muslims to attend the annual Hajj Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, with flights departing Thailand from Narathiwat Airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport and Krabi International Airport to Saudi Arabia.
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Hajj metro prepared for annual seven-day operating season
SAUDI ARABIA: Work is underway to prepare the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro in Makkah for its seven-day annual operating season during the Hajj...
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First batch of Kaduna pilgrims airlifted to Saudi A
Daily Trust: The first batch of intending pilgrims from Kaduna state have been airlifted to Madina for the 2018 hajj exercise.
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