Hajj Minister congratulates King Salman on successful Haj season
Hajj Minister congratulates King Salman on successful Haj season
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Recovering drug addicts perform Hajj
JEDDAH: Twenty recovering addicts performed Hajj this year as part of an awareness program aimed at fighting drug addiction. The program was organized by the Kafa (enough) Society to enlighten people against the hazards of drugs and smoking in Al-Lith city in Makkah province. The Saudi Press Agency said the group had completed the stages of their pilgrimage. The society's
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Violations by Hajj pilgrims dropped 29% compared to 2018, says Prince Khalid Al-Faisal
MAKKAH: Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for supervising the services offered to pilgrims during this year’s Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Khalid said all Saudis were proud of the efforts made to help pilgrims during their stay in the Kingdom. He thanked local and international media representatives
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KSA hosted a successful haj season: WHO
KSA hosted a successful haj season: WHO
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British consul general lauds Haj services
He appreciated the Kingdom's services, support and the constructive investments in the holy sites
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Data usage in Arafat up by 90 percent, says STC
STC reported a 75 percent increase in data consumption in Muzdalifah this year, with data transmitted over 4G up by 92 percent. An increase in the number of local and international customers choosing STC by 12 percent and 23 percent, respectively, has been reported. While mobile data usage in Arafat increased by 90 percent, 4G usage grew by 108 percent; customer numbers and
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Indonesian TV star Dude Harlino ‘in awe after Hajj’
DUBAI: Indonesian actor Dude Harlino has said his Hajj pilgrimage was the most beautiful and happiest time of his life, Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Monday. The actor had been invited by the Saudi media ministry to perform Hajj, but had only an hour to decide and three days to prepare for his trip. “It was not an easy decision, but rejecting it was also hard as Hajj
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Pilgrims begin their journey back home from today
The 2.5 million pilgrims came from 130 countries, representing more than 170 various nationalities. After completing their Haj rituals amid an atmosphere of serenity and peacefulness, the pilgrims will start their journey back home from today (Tuesday).
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Hajj ministry removes two office managers for failing pilgrims
MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has removed two office managers from their positions after they failed to provide the required services to pilgrims. The decision was approved by Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region. The office managers were working under the Hujjaj South Asia Establishment. They were referred to a
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How Saudi Arabia cleans up after 2.5m Hajj pilgrims
MINA: Hajj authorities in Saudi Arabia face the daunting task of cleaning up after 2.5 million people as the holy pilgrimage comes to an end. Rubbish bins and the streets around Islam’s holiest sites overflow with empty plastic bottles and other trash during the short Hajj season. Some believe that most of the mess is caused by undocumented pilgrims – those without official
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Wheelchairs enable disabled pilgrims to perform Hajj
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New water-cooling system tested in Mina
MINA: The Mutawwify Hujjaj South Asia Establishment, along with Jsour Al Garbia trading, introduced a water-cooling system to one of their camps in Mina this year. Cold drinking water is one of the most sought-after commodities in many of Mina’s camps, and a lot of money and effort is wasted trying to transport and keep ice stocks in supply in the camps, according to spokesman
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