Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

22 May 2018

FaceOf: Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, deputy governor of Makkah region

Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz has been deputy governor of Makkah region since April 2017. He was previously a deputy head of department of the King Salman Youth Center. King Salman Youth Center is a non-profit organization established to build youths into professional leaders and successful entrepreneurs. Prince Abdullah obtained his degree from King Saud

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22 May 2018

Paul Pogba shares spiritual trip to Makkah on social media

JEDDAH: France and Manchester United star Paul Pogba is back in Saudi Arabia to make a pilgrimage to Makkah during the holy month of Ramadan. Pogba posted a video to Twitter commenting on the beauty of the holy city. The 25-year-old Muslim told his followers that he hoped they would be able to visit “this beautiful place” as he shot video of the Holy Mosque and the Kaaba.

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21 May 2018

8,700 electric cars, wheelchairs for pilgrims arranged in Makkah

RIYADH: About 8,700 electric cars and wheelchairs will be provided for the elderly, sick and pilgrims with special needs to use free of charge in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has announced. The presidency will also supervise the wheelchair pushers, and provide them with the necessary

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21 May 2018

Thunder and sand storms forecast for Makkah and Jeddah

JEDDAH: Early warning systems have forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms in Makkah, accompanied by cool showers and active winds that limit horizontal visibility. The Saudi General Authority for Meteorology and Environmental Protection released the code red warnings and live alert updates on its official Twitter account. Radar images show rain clouds with expected showers

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