Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

5 Aug 2018

New Kaaba cover ready

As is customary, the old Kiswa will be replaced with the new one on Dhul Hijjah 9 morning under the direct supervision of the President for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais.

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4 Aug 2018

Two women appointed to board of tawafa body

Qurashi said more than 150 well-trained and highly qualified Saudi young men and women are working at these centers, which have instant electronic interpretation services in many languages to communicate easily with the pilgrims.

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4 Aug 2018

18,000 Civil Defense officers ready to protect pilgrims

JEDDAH: A general plan to cover emergency responses during the Hajj season has been put in place, ensuring safety for pilgrims and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque, said Gen. Suleiman bin Abdullah Al-Omro, director-general of the Civil Defense. He said that Civil Defense forces implementing the plan have started their missions in Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites, taking the

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