17 Aug 2018
MAKKAH: Pilgrims packed Makkah’s Grand Mosque to hear the Friday sermon ahead of the start of Hajj. They listened to an emotional speech by imam Saud Al-Shuraim on the magnitude and significance of Hajj. Nearly 2 million pilgrims from around the globe have made the trip to take part in this year’s pilgrimage. Worshippers will head to Mina for the start of Hajj on Sunday
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17 Aug 2018
JEDDAH: The first time Asiya Yu saw the Holy Kaaba, the black, cube-like structure at the center of Makkah’s majestic Grand Mosque, she could barely hold back the tears. The 68-year-old, whose face radiates spiritualism, is one of 37 pilgrims from Taiwan performing Hajj this year. “This is not my first time; I came here and performed Hajj 10 years ago,” she said. “I never
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17 Aug 2018
JEDDAH: The library of Makkah Grand Mosque, which is affiliated with the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, is one of the oldest libraries in the Islamic world. It was established during the second century AH at the beginning of the Abbasid period in 160 AH. It was named the Library of Makkah Grand Mosque in 1357 AH when King Abdul
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17 Aug 2018
Al-Khayf Mosque: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance’s efforts to help pilgrims by offering them educational programs throughout this year’s Hajj season are reflected in a series of lectures being held at Al-Khayf Mosque in Mina, from Aug. 19 to 24. The lectures are divided into different schedules throughout the five days, ensuring that each pilgrim can catch
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17 Aug 2018
JEDDAH: The National Center for Performance Measurement (Adaa) has activated one of its beneficiaries’ measurement tools to assess pilgrims’ satisfaction with government services during the Hajj season. This measurement is in line with the Kingdom’s efforts to serve pilgrims and facilitate pilgrimage performance, and aims to improve services. It also aims to support the
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