60,000 personnel serving pilgrims from 160 nationalities
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, the emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, said that as many as 60,000 personnel are taking part from various security and service sectors in serving Hajj pilgrims this year.
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Pilgrims scale Mount Arafat for peak of Hajj
In an ambience of spirituality, pilgrims ascended on Thursday the vast plains of Arafat, about 15 km east of Makkah, at the climax of this year’s annual pilgrimage of Hajj.
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Holy Kaaba gets a new Kiswa
The Kaaba Kiswa (black cloth) was replaced on Wednesday night, a process administered by the staff of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques in accordance with the annual tradition
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Ministry of Media launches media center to cover Hajj
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media launched the media center for the operation room of this year’s Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
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Countdown begins for resumption of Haramain train services
The countdown has begun for the resumption of service of Haramain High-Speed Train between Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah and the King Abdullah Economic City of Rabigh.
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Health Ministry mobilizes 8,000 men and 200 ambulances to serve pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has mobilized as many as 8,000 men, including health practitioners and supporting staffers to serve the Hajj pilgrims.
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Hajj begins as pilgrims converge on Mina
Amid strict coronavirus pandemic protocols, Hajj pilgrims have begun their lifetime spiritual journey by converging on the tent city of Mina since this morning.
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Dedicated paths for each group of pilgrims at Grand Mosque
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has completed the installation and equipping of dedicated paths at the Grand Mosque.
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244 illegal pilgrims caught
Hajj security forces arrested on Tuesday 244 people who were attempting to infiltrate into the holy sites to perform Hajj in contravention of the coronavirus precautionary measures and preventive protocols.
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Sheikh Abdullah Al-Manea to deliver Arafat sermon
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Suleiman Al-Manea, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars and Adviser at the Royal Court, will deliver Arafat sermon during this year's Hajj.
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Prayer rugs to be distributed to Hajj pilgrims
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has prepared payer rugs for pilgrims, as part of the eighth "We are proud to serve pilgrims and visitors" campaign.
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Security forces geared up to ensure hassle-free Hajj
Gen. Khalid Al-Harbi, director of Public Security and head of the Hajj Security Committee, said that the security forces participating in the Hajj operation are well prepared and geared up to ensure a smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage.
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