Central Hajj Committee discusses early preparations for next Hajj season
The Central Hajj Committee (CHC) met in Makkah on Tuesday to discuss the early preparations for the Hajj season of 2025
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Holy Kaaba’s key handed over to its 78th caretaker Abdul Wahhab Al-Shaibi
The ceremony of handing over the keys of the Holy Kaaba and the Maqam Ibrahim (Shrine of Prophet Ibrahim’s standing place) was held in Makkah on Monday. Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Saleh Al-Shaibi, son of Sheikh Saleh Al-Shaibi, handed over the keys to Sheikh Abdul Wahhab bin Zain Al-Abidin Al-Shaibi, the 78th caretaker of the Kaaba.
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Guest pilgrims head for homelands after completing Hajj rituals
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance announced the completion of the departure of all the guests of the Program of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz for Hajj, Umrah and Visit.
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Health ministry offered over 1.3 million medical services; 1301 pilgrims die due to heat stroke
Saudi Minister of Health Fahd Al-Jalajel said on Sunday that the Ministry of Health has offered over 1.3 million medical services to the pilgrims during the Hajj of 2024
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Makkah mourns death of Saleh Al-Shaibi, great scholar and senior caretaker of Kaaba
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque mourned the death of Sheikh Saleh Al-Shaibi, senior caretaker and key holder of the Holy Kaaba
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Pilgrims continue to arrive in Madinah after completing Hajj
Pilgrims are arriving safely and easily in Madinah after completing their Hajj pilgrimage. The Hijrah Road and the Haramain High-Speed Railway are witnessing a continuous influx of pilgrims from Makkah, creating a beautiful spiritual scene.
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Umrah insurance advantages for pilgrims from abroad covers 4 cases up to SR100,000
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah indicated that the advantages of the Umrah insurance policy for pilgrims from abroad covers 4 cases up to SR100,000.
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Ministry sets 6 mandatory transportation services for Umrah companies
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set 6 mandatory transportation services that Umrah companies and establishments are obligated to provide.
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Saudis can invite friends abroad to perform Umrah on personal visit visas
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Thursday that Saudi citizens can get issued personal visit visas for their friends abroad to perform Umrah.
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First batches of pilgrims set to arrive as annual Umrah season begins on Wednesday
The first batches of Umrah pilgrims from abroad will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, Muharram 1, the first day of the new Hijri year 1445, coinciding the beginning of the annual Umrah season
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The kiswa of Holy Kaaba replaced
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque replaced the Holy Kaaba's new cover (kiswa), under the supervision of Sheikh Dr. Abdurrahman Al-Sudais, head of the General Presidency, as is customary every year.
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King Salman sends verbal message to South African president
Royal Court Advisor Ahmed Kattan, on a visit to South Africa, has conveyed a verbal message from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, concerning bilateral relations and ways to enhance mutual cooperation.
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