Hajj journey through time depicted in Jeddah airport mural
For more than a millennia, pilgrims from around the world have flocked to the holy city of Makkah to perform the sacred ritual of Hajj. The pilgrimage has been depicted by artists throughout history, with the latest round of artwork being displayed at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdul Aziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah.
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Entry to Makkah, other holy sites without permit banned from today
Ahead of Hajj 2021, Saudi Arabia has banned entry to Makkah, Madina and other holy sites without permit from today i.e. Monday July 5, 202
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Saudi Arabia confirms readiness to receive Hajj pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed it is fully prepared for this year’s Hajj season. Dr. Abdulfattah Mashat, deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah, stressed that the pace of work to ready the Kingdom’s holy sites will increase in the coming days, and all relevant sectors will complete the requirements for receiving pilgrims on time.
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Dr. Gomaa visits International Fair and Museum of Prophet's Biography in Madinah
The minister toured the museum and saw a number of interactive displays on the Prophet's biography.
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Prince Khaled chairs meeting of Central Hajj Committee
The meeting was briefed on the readiness of all pertinent government agencies assigned to provide necessary state-of-the-art facilities and services for pilgrims, coming from inside the country only as per the most recent regulations in view of the repercussions of coronavirus pandemic.
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SR10,000 fine for entering holy sites without a Hajj permit
Fines amounting to SR10,000 will be slapped on those who enter the holy sites of Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat without a Hajj permit, the Ministry of Interior warned on Sunday.
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Dr. Mashat inaugurates new domestic pilgrims coordination website
The website has a new and different features and preparing to launch its English and French versions and other languages.
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Arbab Al-Tawaif Establishments transformed into 9 joint-stock companies, Hajj ministry announces
Arbab Al-Tawaif Establishments transformed into 9 joint-stock companies, Hajj ministry announces
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When Tragedy Struck Hajj Pilgrims in Mecca
July 3 of the year 1990 is considered as one of the most tragic days in the history of stampedes.
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Translators of 25 Languages to Assist 60,000 Pilgrims in Hajj 2021
Preparing for yet another exceptional Hajj season under the coronavirus pandemic, the Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry announced preparing a team of 40 official translators that speak 25 different languages to help guide this year’s 60,000 pilgrims.
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Selected pilgrims will get text messages
Hisham Saeed, the assistant undersecretary of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for Hajj and Umrah services, said that the ministry has begun to sort out qualified individuals for this year's Hajj and send out text messages to those who have met all the requirements.
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Holy Kaaba's Kiswa raised, heralding beginning of Hajj season
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques completed on Wednesday night the annual customary raising of the lower part of the Holy Kaaba’s cover (Kiswa) by about three meters in preparation for the upcoming Hajj season.
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