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Social distancing stickers from all over Grand Mosque is being removed

Workers have begun removing social distancing stickers from indoor and outdoor corridors, squares and facilities of the Grand Mosque.

Muslims perform Fajr prayer at Grand Mosque amid new atmosphere after lifting social distancing

Muslims performed Al-Fajr prayer Sunday at the Grand Mosque amid atmosphere full of faith. The mosque received large numbers of worshipers and Umrah performers after easing COVID-19 precautionary measures, canceling social distancing between worshipers, and allowing the Grand Mosque to operate at full capacity.

Sudden electrical failure causes cancelation of Haramain Railway trips for two days

A sudden electrical failure in the Haramain high-speed railway systems caused the cancelation of the scheduled trips for 48 hours.

Senegal President Macky Sali performs Umrah

President of the Republic of Senegal Macky Sall arrived in Jeddah on Friday to perform Umrah.

Saudi Arabia to ease coronavirus-related restrictions on Sunday

Saudi Arabia has announced on Friday that it will start easing coronavirus-curbing restrictions and health precautions from Sunday, Oct. 17. The Kingdom will allow the Grand Mosque in Makkah to operate at full capacity, but workers and visitors must continue wearing face masks at all times.