Jeddah Hajj Terminal prepares to receive foreign Umrah pilgrims
The Hajj and Umrah Terminal at the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, has started preparations to receive foreign Umrah pilgrims after a hiatus of almost eight months.
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Dive Deep into The History of Medina At The Dar Al-Madinah Museum
Medina, officially Al Madinah Al Munawwarah (which translates to “The Enlightened City” in English), is one of the three holiest cities in Islam and the capital of Saudi Arabia’s Medina Region. The city is known for its centuries of rich history and diverse heritage.
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Over 700 Umrah companies geared up to receive foreign pilgrims
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is completely prepared to receive foreign Umrah pilgrims after the successful and smooth resumption of the pilgrimage for citizens and expatriates inside the Kingdom, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah for Umrah Affairs Abdul Rahman Shams said on Wednesday.
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99 new women security personnel to guard Rawdah Sharif
The newly appointed security women will join their duty of crowd control in managing the visit of women worshipers at the Rawdah Sharif from the beginning of next week.
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More than 125k perform Umrah during first phase
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that more than 125,000 people had performed Umrah in the first phase of its return, confirming that no infections had been recorded among pilgrims so far.
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Haram presidency facilitates entry and prayers of disabled people at Grand Mosque
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has allocated special entrances and a place for prayers in the first floor at the Grand Holy Mosque for people with disabilities,
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Worshippers’ safety is Saudi Arabia’s top priority, says Hajj minister
Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Dr. Mohammed Saleh Benten said on Monday health, safety, and security of worshippers are at the top of the government’s priorities.
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Hajj 2021 Will Depend on National, International COVID-19 Guidelines, Says Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
A decision on Haj 2021 will be taken after the Saudi Arabian government's final call on the pilgrimage and the national as well as international COVID-19 guidelines will have to be kept in mind to ensure the well-being of the pilgrims, India's Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Monday.
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Second phase of Umrah return starts with 75% allowed capacity
Saudi Arabia has begun allowing its citizens and residents to perform Umrah rituals at 75 percent capacity as part of its second phase of gradual resumption of visits
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Fajr Prayer performed in Grand Mosque at start of 2nd phase of Umrah resumption
Citizens and residents performed Salat Al-Fajr (dawn prayers) at the Grand Mosque on Sunday as the second phase of the gradual resumption of performing Umrah and visiting for the citizens and residents from inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia began, with 75% of the capacity at the Grand Mosque
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531 companies gear up for third phase of Umrah
A total of 531 Umrah companies and establishments are gearing up to receive foreign pilgrims during the third phase of the gradual resumption of the Umrah service and visit to the Two Holy Mosques, which is scheduled to begin on Nov. 1.
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Prophet’s Mosque witnesses resumption of prayers within Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah
The Prophet’s Mosque witnessed on Sunday the second phase of gradual resumption of performing prayers within Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah (the area between Prophet Muhammad's grave and his pulpit) and greeting Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions
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