Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

17 Jul 2019

Successful first Jeddah Season only the beginning

Jeddah is reborn as a tourist destination. Jeddah Season has succeeded in bringing attention to the city nationally and internationally. But, in order to put it firmly on the tourism world map, attention should be given to developing the city’s infrastructure, facilities and long-term planning.

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16 Jul 2019

Umrah pilgrims now free to move around Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH: Millions of Umrah pilgrims are to be granted the freedom to visit anywhere in the Kingdom during their stay, the Saudi Cabinet decided on Tuesday. Muslims making the holy pilgrimage will be allowed to tour anywhere in the country as part of Saudi Arabia’s plans to boost tourism and the economy.

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16 Jul 2019

Saudi Cabinet decides to allow pilgrims free movement

The Council has also decided to transfer the powers for holding and organizing the activities of the National Festival for Heritage and Culture (Janadriyah Festival) from the Ministry of the National Guard to the Ministry of Culture.

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16 Jul 2019

Saudi Arabia offers one million sim cards and internet access to Hajj pilgrims

MAKKAH: One million sim cards and free internet will be offered as gifts to pilgrims performing Hajj this year upon arriving at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Saudi Arabia. The initiative is part of a program aimed at serving pilgrims who are keen to communicate with their nearest and dearest back home. A field team will be working 24 hours during the Hajj season

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