Jaiz Bank, Hajj commission sign savings scheme
Jaiz Bank Plc, a non-interest bank in Nigeria, and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria have signed a savings scheme in Abuja that will make it easier for Muslims in the country to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
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300 companies slapped with SR 600 million in fines for Umrah violations
Over 300 Umrah companies face the prospect of being forced out of business after the Saudi Ministry of Umrah and Haj requested them to pay more than SR 600 million in fines after their Umrah pilgrims failed to leave the kingdom in due time
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Ferry service for pilgrims approved
The federal cabinet on Tuesday gave approval to the launching of a ferry service for pilgrims (Zaireen and Hujjaj) to provide them an affordable travel facility.
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Young Saudis help restore and preserve ancient stone castles in Jazan
Forty young Saudis from Al-Dayer governorate in the south of the Kingdom have started restoration and preservation work on historical stone castles in the region, to help protect them from damage caused by heavy rain and floods.
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Makkah public transport project gathers pace
Makkah Mass Rail Transit Company is implementing the first phase of the bus project, which consists of 12 lanes, including seven lanes for local buses with a length of 172 km and 347 stations; and five lanes for express buses with a length of 103 km and 103 stations.
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Tools used to wash Kaaba showcased
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques showcased some of the tools used in the ceremonial annual washing of the Holy Kaaba held last Thursday.
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Development of Madinah at the heart of Saudi leaders
The Prophet's City has always had a great place in the hearts of successive Saudi leaders from late King Abdulaziz Al-Saud to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.
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Madinah governor inspects Uhud Avenue project
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz on Friday inspected the Uhud Avenue project, which is being implemented by Madinah Municipality on the road linking the Prophet’s Mosque and Sayed Al-Shuhada Square (Mount Uhud).
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Religious Affairs Ministry Drafts Guidelines for Umrah Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs is drafting guidelines on the implementation of health protocols for minor hajj or umrah in 1442 Hijri.
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Makkah governor helps to wash Kaaba
Prince Khalid bin Faisal, the governor of Makkah Region, helped to wash the Kaaba on Thursday. The prince was welcomed to the Grand Mosque by Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, president of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque, and other officials.
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NAHCON to launch hajj savings scheme in Kano
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says arrangement has been concluded to unveil a savings scheme in Kano State ahead of the 2021 hajj.
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Makkah emir to wash Holy Kaaba Thursday
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, will lead the annual ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba on Thursday.
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