Hajj: Kwara pilgrims board launches Hajj savings scheme
The Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has launched a Hajj Savings Scheme to allow the less privileged and low income earners perform the annual Holy Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia with ease.
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Authorities carry out regular maintenance of Holy Kaaba's Kiswa
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has supervised the maintenance of Holy Kaaba's Kiswa (cover).
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Specialized Saudi team cleanses roof of Holy Kaaba in 40 minutes
A specialized technical team deployed by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has completed the cleaning work of the Holy Kaaba.
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Al-Sudais unveils plan to plant trees in Grand Mosque courtyards
Sheikh Al-Sudais emphasized the need to conform to sustainable development plans and strategies in order to mitigate the effects of climate change.
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Parliament initially approves draft law for Umrah portal
The House of Representatives’ tourism and civil aviation committee, headed by MP Nora Ali, approved the draft law submitted by the government regarding the establishment of an Egyptian portal for Umrah (minor Islamic pilgrimage).
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Full moon to align directly above Kaaba in Mecca on Jan. 28
The full moon will align directly above the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site, in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca on Thursday, January 28, according to astronomers.The rare
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New rules for Muslim pilgrims and Umrah travel
New rules for Muslim pilgrims have been issued. The new rules allow only those aged between 18 and 50 to perform Hajj, the greater Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca and one of the five pillars of Islam, and umrah, the lesser Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that can be taken at any time.
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KAUST partners with Makkah Cultural Forum, Ministry of Hajj and Umrah & DARP on crowdsourcing initiatives
In line with Saudi Arabia's national priorities and Vision 2030, the recently launched inaugural edition of the KAUST Challenge focuses on improving the Hajj and Umrah experience for pilgrims from all over the world and on advancing efforts to make Makkah a smart city.
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Ancient Madinah artifacts exhibit to shed new light on Saudi history
An exhibit showcasing rare manuscripts of the Prophet’s Mosque has revealed the rich history of the city and the work of scholars that once called the holy city their home.
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Saudi Arabia announces guidelines for Maldivian Umrah pilgrims,...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has established a set of guidelines to be followed when Maldivian pilgrims visit to perform Umrah pilgrimage, during the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic.
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Madinah joins world’s healthiest cities
JEDDAH: The Saudi city of Madinah has been acknowledged by the World Health Organization (WHO) as among the world’s healthiest cities. The holy city gained the accreditation after a visiting WHO team said that it met all the global standards required to be a healthy city. Madinah is believed to be the first city with a population of more than 2 million to be recognized under
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Jordanians rethink umrah plans in light of new travel conditions
AMMAN — New rules for Muslim pilgrims have been issued, allowing only those aged between 18 and 50 to perform Hajj, the greater Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca and one of the five pillars of Islam, and umrah, the lesser Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that can be taken at any time.
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