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Over 751 million food products supplied to pilgrims in holy sites

The total number of food products provided to the pilgrims in the holy sites during Hajj 2023 under the supervision of the Commerce Ministry amounted to 751,655,000.

NAHCON says 52,000 Nigerian pilgrims affected by tent shortage, mulls sack of Saudi firm

NAHCON says 43,000 capacity tents were provided to cater for 95,000 pilgrims from Nigeria, leaving over 50,000 pilgrims without adequate shelter during their five-day stay in Mina.

Makkah’s Hira Cultural District exhibit enhances pilgrim experience

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques is taking part in the Hira Cultural District exhibition in Makkah. It has established a pavilion to highlight the advancements and improvements in the services provided at the Two Holy Mosques.

Indonesia receives 221,000 Hajj quota for 2024: Minister

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that Indonesia will receive a quota of 221,000 pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage from Saudi Arabia, the same as the quota for this year.

World Health Organisation congratulates Saudi Arabia on successful Hajj

The World Health Organisation has praised Saudi Arabia for its approach to health during Hajj season. No major incidents or outbreaks of disease were detected during this year's pilgrimage, which drew around 1.8 million people to Makkah, said Ahmed Al Mandhari, the body's regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean.