Home delivery of Zamzam water begins in Makkah in first phase
The National Water Company (NWC) has started distribution of Zamzam water bottles among the people of Makkah in the first phase of a national drive.
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Surface and cover of Holy Kaaba sterilized
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has completed the cleaning and sterilization work of the cover (kiswa) and surface of the Holy Kaaba in Makkah.
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1,000 Umrah pilgrims have already left Saudi Arabia
The number of Umrah pilgrims still in the Kingdom is small and of various nationalities. They are registered at the Ministry of Haj and Umrah and are ready to leave the Kingdom, the Deputy Minister of Haj and Umrah Dr. Abdulfattah Bin Sulaiman Mashaat announced on Tuesday.
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Difficult to conduct this year’s Hajj: minister
Religious Affairs Minister Noorul Haq Qadri said on Saturday that it is difficult to conduct the Hajj pilgrimage this year.
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Thermal cameras installed at Prophet’s Mosque to combat coronavirus
Thermal cameras have been installed to monitor the body temperature of all those who enter the Prophet’s Mosque.
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Tarawih, Eid prayers to be performed at homes during Ramadan as coronavirus precaution
Ramadan’s Tarawih, and Eid prayers will be performed at people’s homes if the coronavirus pandemic continues as a precaution against the spread of the virus, Saudi Arabia’s grand Mufti Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al El-Sheikh said on Friday.
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Nigeria designs ‘contingency plans’ for Hajj 2020
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has asked all State Pilgrims Welfare Boards (SPWBs) and licensed tour operators to have contingency plans
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Migrant workers are our guests, their well-being and safety is our responsibility
The well-being of migrant workers and securing appropriate living conditions for them regardless of their nationality is at the heart of the Kingdom’s efforts, said Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman.
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Saudi artist draws on Grand Mosque’s closure for painting inspiration
A cleaner kneels in the courtyard of Makkah’s Grand Mosque, the only worshipper in the normally bustling holy site. The moment of emptiness, stillness and contemplation is captured in a painting that has moved Muslims during the global health emergency.
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British Muslims warned against Hajj bookings
British Muslims are being urged to hold off on entering into contracts with Hajj tour operators due to uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.
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British government urges Muslim citizens to delay Hajj bookings
British Muslims are being urged to delay booking a Hajj pilgrimage due to uncertainty relating to COVID-19 and announcement by the British government that lockdown could take longer than previously thought.
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254 Pakistani Umrah pilgrims return home
A special Saudi Airlines flight SV-3734 carrying 254 Pakistani Umrah pilgrims left Jeddah airport for Lahore on Wednesday afternoon. Consul General of Pakistan at Jeddah Khalid Majid and Deputy Consul General Shaiq Ahmad Bhutto were present at the airport to see off the pilgrims.
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