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Entry to holy sites restricted from July 19

Starting Sunday, authorities will impose a ban on entering holy sites without a permit as the Kingdom braces for holding a limited pilgrimage this year due to fears of the new coronavirus.

Hajj cancelation due to COVID-19 hurting Somali farmers

With the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, or hajj, canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the socio-economic lives of Somalis have been dealt a serious blow. Livestock accounts for almost 80% of Somali export earnings, providing nutrition and income to more than 60% of the population.

The opportunity to become a successful 'mukmin'

THE journey of haj begins by declaring the Talbiyah: “Here I am at Your service and You have no partners. Verily all praise and all bounty and the sovereignty are Yours. You have no partners.”

Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs appoints female workers in Medina mosques

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has appointed female workers in Medina mosques to serve in the female sections. The female workers’ duties will include supervising or managing in female’s departments of mosques. The Ministry said it will still be supervising the situation and supporting the workers wherever possible to help perform their duties.

Hajj officials outline health, security measures

Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif, minister of interior and chairman of the Hajj Supreme Committee, chaired a virtual meeting on Wednesday with the heads of security agencies and officials in charge of this year’s Hajj season.