Nearly 2,400 liters of sanitizers used daily to clean Grand Mosque
Approximately 2,400 liters of sanitizers are being used daily to clean and disinfect the Grand Mosque during this year’s Hajj season as part of precautionary measures to curb the spread of coronavirus, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday citing officials.
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‘The beginning of the rest of my life’
Azra Aly, a South African pilgrim performing Hajj 2020, sums up her strong feelings about the profound spiritual journey: “This could very well be the beginning of the rest of my life.”
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No infectious diseases reported among pilgrims
The Ministry of Health announced on Friday that no diseases affecting public health have been recorded among Hajj pilgrims and their overall health condition is fine. The ministry emphasized that no cases of coronavirus infection were reported among the pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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Coronavirus forces Makkah women to abandon 70-year-long noble tradition
The coronavirus pandemic turned out to be a villain as it caused Makkah women to abandon their 70-year-long tradition of flocking to the Holy Kaaba in droves as all the pilgrims and male citizens of Makkah would move to Arafat on Dhul Hijjah 9, the Arafat Day, marking the climax of the annual pilgrimage.
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2,050 people held for trying to enter holy sites illegally
A total of 2,050 people have been arrested while attempting to infiltrate into Makkah and the holy sites without Hajj permits, said a spokesman of the Hajj Security Forces Command on Friday.
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WHO chief praises Saudi Arabia for coronavirus measures during Hajj
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu, commended Saudi Arabia on the steps it has taken to ensure the health and safety of pilgrims during this year’s Hajj.
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Makkah Mayoralty examines samples of meals served to pilgrims
The Makkah Mayoralty, represented by the Services Agency, is monitoring pre-prepared meals provided to pilgrims at the holy sites.
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Historical Hajj documents released
The National Center for Archives and Records has published two historical documents during the current Hajj season dating back to the period of King Abdulaziz.
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Pilgrims move to Muzdalifah after scaling Mount Arafat
Pilgrims on Thursday evening began moving to Muzdalifah after they ascended Mount Arafat in Makkah in the day where they were immersed in prayers and supplications till sunset.
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Joy of becoming Guests of God in the first year of marriage
Muhammad and Hiba got off the bus, hand in hand, just as they were less than a year ago in a similar circumstance on their wedding night.
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All pilgrims get gift packs
he General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques distributed gift packs to all pilgrims as part of its campaign "We are proud to serve pilgrims and visitors".
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936 people arrested for violating Hajj rules
As of Wednesday, Dhul Hijjah 8, a total of 936 people have been arrested while attempting to infiltrate into Makkah and the holy sites to perform Hajj in contravention of the coronavirus precautionary measures and preventive protocols.
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