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Blindness not a hindrance for Hasnah in upholding the Fifth Pillar of Islam

Malaysian pilgrim Hasnah Shawal, 73, from Kuala Ketil, Kedah, has taken her blindness in her stride as she performs the haj alongside hundreds of thousands of fellow Muslims.

Mashair train to transport half a million pilgrims to Mecca

Mashair train will serve pilgrims during the annual Hajj rituals to facilitate their transitions in Mecca. The train is expected to transport about half a million passengers, in addition to half a million pilgrims during the period of “Tashreeq” only which marks the peak of the traffic.

‘One Day in the Haram’ documentary to debut soon

A 90-minute documentary titled “One Day in the Haram,” which details what it is like in the Grand Mosque in Makkah through the eyes of workers and clerics, is slated to debut in September.

Saudi Arabia approves emergency plan to safeguard pilgrims

A five-point emergency response plan was approved on Thursday to ensure the security and safety of pilgrims during Hajj. The plan covers risk assessment, the allocation of tasks and responsibilities, technical and administrative support, and the provision of food, fuel and accommodation in the event of a major incident.

32 bodies gear up for Haj emergency plan

MINISTER of Interior Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Saud, who is also president of the Civil Defense Council, approved the general emergency plan for the Haj this year. Lt. Gen. Sulaiman Al-Amr, director general of the Civil Defense, said as many as 32 government departments and agencies will take part in implementing the plan, the Saudi Press Agency reported.