Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

13 Aug 2018

Saudi transport minister checks preparations ahead of Hajj

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s transport minister Nabil bin Mohammad Al-Amoudi is following on the Transport ministry’s preparations in Makkah and Jeddah for this Hajj season. The minister held tours to ensure that all transport sectors are prepared to serve the pilgrims and the smoothness of their transport between from one place to another.

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13 Aug 2018

FaceOf: Saleh Al-Shaibi, senior caretaker of the Kaaba

Saleh bin Zain Al-Abidin Al-Shaibi is the senior caretaker of the Kaaba, coming from a family that has been in charge of caring for the holy structure for centuries. Al-Shaibi received the new Kiswa for the Kaaba from Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal on Sunday, which will be placed on the Kaaba on the day of Arafat. The Kiswa preparation takes several months, and it took

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13 Aug 2018

Makkah deputy governor reviews Hajj facilities at Miqat Qarn Al-Kabir

JEDDAH: Makkah Deputy Gov. Prince Abdullah bin Bandar visited Miqat Qarn Al-Kabir north of Taif and Al-Bahaita Security Center on Monday. The deputy governor reviewed the services provided at Miqat Qarn Al-Kabir. The area has a mosque with a capacity for more than 3,000 people and has about 370 lavatories with 160 employees working around the clock to take care of the

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12 Aug 2018

Shaza Makkah opens doors in holy city

Shaza Hotels, a luxury hotel brand that embraces the cultures of the Middle East, is making its debut in the holy city of Makkah with the opening of Shaza Makkah. The hotel is located within the precincts of Al-Masjid Al-Haram and the new Jabal Ka’aba district.  “Respectful luxury, serenity that soothes the soul and a contemporary interpretation of the Arabian motifs form the

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