3,500 workers, 89 machines disinfect Grand Mosque daily
About 3,500 workers and 89 machines are being used daily to disinfect the Grand Mosque here, the Saudi Pres Agency (SPA) said in a report on Saturday. The report said over 2,160 liters of environment-friendly sanitizers are used in the six-times per day cleaning process covering the entire mosque, its piazzas and utilities.
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Grand Mosque imam stresses on importance of supplication
The Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah brought to light on Friday the importance of supplication (Dua), while the Imam of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah praised the solidarity between the leadership and individuals during coronavirus crisis.
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Makkah bakeries ensuring sufficient supply during curfew
Bakeries in Makkah are working around the clock to supply all of the city’s neighborhoods and markets with bread. The Saudi government extended a 24-hour curfew on Makkah and Madinah from April 2 until further notice. Residents of both cities are allowed to leave their homes only for necessities such as health care requirements and food supplies.
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What would canceling Hajj mean for Saudi Arabia's economy?
It would be an incredibly rare occurrence in modern history if Hajj is canceled as the last such closure is thought to have taken place more than 200 years ago.
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Minister to discuss Haj plans with Saudi envoy next week
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri will meet with Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Datuk Dr Mahmoud Hussien Saeed Qattan on April 7, to discuss on current Haj issues.
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My Encounters with Fellow Kashmiris at Hajj
Hajj transforms a person completely, and we should thank Almighty for choosing us for this journey instead of screaming, complaining, fighting and debating while standing on such a revered and pious land
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Hajj cancellations over the centuries
Coronavirus may see pilgrimage scrapped for the first time since the founding of Saudi Arabia, but 2020 will join a long list of years that have missed the annual event
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Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in Makkah, Madinah in coronavirus clampdown
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior implemented a 24-hour curfew in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah on Thursday to limit the spread of coronavirus, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
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Uncertainty over Ramadan Umrah deepens as Saudis ask Muslims to defer Hajj plans
Uncertainty over Umrah travel to Makkah during the holy month of Ramadan Wednesday deepened further after the Saudi authorities asked Muslims to defer Hajj 2020 travel plans due to Coronavirus outbreak.
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New safety rules for Makkah restaurants’ food delivery services
Restaurants in Makkah operating food delivery services during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak have been ordered to follow strict new health and safety requirements.
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Makkah launches service to help people in need
The Makkah governorate is offering a new service for those wishing to benefit from the campaign “Barran bi Makkah,” launched by Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal. The campaign aims to help families and owners of small businesses who have been hard hit by the precautionary measures taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Kingdom.
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Madinah Governor Calls For Fulfilling Citizens' Needs During Curfew
Saudi Governor of Madinah region Prince Faisal bin Salman has underlined the need to provide citizens and residents with all required services, ensuring that all their needs are fulfilled including food and medicine, to ensure they are not impacted by the curfew imposed to fight COVID-19.
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