Health Ministry treats 649,690 Hajj pilgrims
RIYADH: The Ministry of Health has revealed specialized services provided by its hospitals and health centers in Makkah, Madinah and holy sites for pilgrims during Hajj. The ministry said that the number of pilgrims who received treatment in hospitals and health centers reached 649,690. The number of participants in serving pilgrims this year reached 30,000 employees of the
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US pilgrims fly out of Jeddah
JEDDAH: A Miami Air International airline flight left King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah carrying 163 American passengers who had completed the Hajj pilgrimage. The airline launched its first direct flight to the Kingdom after a halt to services in 1997. Issam Noor, general manager of King Abdul Aziz International Airport, said that the General Authority of Civil
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Iraq’s Hajj and Umrah chairman commends KSA
MAKKAH: The chairman of Iraq’s High Commission for Hajj and Umrah has applauded the quality of service provided to pilgrims who travel to the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Sheikh Khalid Al-Atiyyah said there had been a great reception and warm welcome accorded by all Saudi authorities to Iraqi pilgrims during Hajj.
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Madinah museum showcases over 2,000 rare artifacts
MADINAH: Dar Al-Madinah Museum offers visitors the opportunity to view historical pieces associated with the Prophet’s life. It features artifacts that capture the history, heritage, social life and culture of Madinah. The museum’s executive director, Hassan Taher, said that it aims to promote the noble values of the Prophet Muhammad, encourage a sense of belonging and capture
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Flights from Madinah airport for departing Hajj pilgrims continue
MADINAH: Flights departing from Prince Mohammad bin Abdul Aziz International Airport in Madinah continue to transport pilgrims to their countries after performing Hajj and visiting the city to pray in the Prophet’s Mosque. The airport is witnessing continuous efforts to receive pilgrims, work on their travel procedures and transport their luggage in a timely manner, in
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Makkah’s Grand Mosque courtyard extension project nears completion
RIYADH: A project to add more than 3,000 meters square of courtyard space near to the Grand Mosque in Makkah is almost complete, Saudi Press Agency reported. The extension to the area will help control the movement of crowds near the mosque, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques said. The work is 85 percent complete, the statement said.
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Saudi's DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Jabal Omar has opened
The property offers 448 rooms and 228 suites, and is located in the centre of the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia - Business, Doubletree By Hilton, DoubleTree By Hilton Makkah Jabal Omar, Makkah, Makkah Hotels
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Makkah honors designer of ‘gateway to the heart of Islam’
JEDDAH: Makkah Gate, a magnificent structure that spans the width of the Jeddah-Makkah highway, has been welcoming visitors of the holy city for 34 years. Many asked the question of who built it, and it was announced recently by the governor of Makkah, Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, that the names of all those who contributed to building the structure will be recognized, fulfilling
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The Prophet’s Sacred Chamber: A ‘must visit’ destination for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
MADINAH: Pilgrims and visitors in Madinah are eager to visit the Sacred Chamber and the graves of Prophet Muhammad and his two companions, Abu Bakr Siddiq and Omar ibn Al-Khattab. The name “Sacred Chamber” refers to the Prophet’s house, where he lived with his wife Aisha bint Abu Bakr. It is located in the southeastern section of the Prophet’s Mosque.
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Over 193,000 pilgrims arrive in Madinah; Egyptians top the list
It said some 145,947 pilgrims are still in the Prophet's City topped by the Egyptians who are 17,538 followed by the Pakistanis who are 15,451.
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Iraqi Hajj chief, other Muslim dignitaries, shown how Kaaba cover is made
MAKKAH: Sheikh Khalid Al-Atiyyah, chairman of Iraq’s High Commission for Hajj and Umrah, praised the Kingdom for its efforts in serving Muslims and the holy sites in Makkah and Madinah. During a visit to the King Abdul Aziz Holy Kaaba Kiswa Complex in Makkah on Tuesday, he was briefed about the different stages of Kiswa’s production. The Iraqi official and the accompanying
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Unta Kurus couple's dream fulfilled
After three months on the road, retired couple Adnan Abdullah and Hadibah Idris have fulfilled their lifelong dream of travelling by land to perform the haj. The couple completed the obligatory rites for their pilgrimage last week, and they are spending the remainder of their time in Makkah and Madinah.
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