Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

14 Aug 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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13 Aug 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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13 Aug 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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