Hajj and Umrah Amenity Kits for Travelers Heading to Mecca
As Muslims migrate for hajj, airlines showcase their hospitality with care packages crafted for the occasion.
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Pakistan lauds Saudi efforts as 2m head for Umrah in Ramadan
ISLAMABAD: Nearly 2 million Pakistanis are expected to perform Umrah during Ramadan this year, officials at the Pakistani Ministry of Religious Affairs told Arab News. The number of Pakistanis performing Umrah “keeps increasing every year,” said ministry spokesman Imran Siddique, adding that 1.5 million Pakistanis did so last year. “The government of Saudi Arabia makes special
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2,180 pilgrims receive first aid services in Makkah mosque in the first days of Ramadan
Commander of the Haram Civil Defense Col. Saad Al-Shahrani said the sick worshippers were shifted to the health clinics in the Grand Mosque as well as the hospitals outside.
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400 prayer rugs for Makkah’s Grand Mosque cleaned daily during Ramadan
MAKKAH: After nearly two decades of importing prayer rugs for the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia established dedicated factories at home to manufacture and clean rugs for the largest mosque in the world. A dedicated laundry facility with 20 trained workers cleans 400 prayer rugs every day during the Ramadan and Hajj seasons, according to Nayef Al-Jahdali, director of the
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It takes only 30 minutes to clean and sterilize the Mataf
Cleaning equipment and implements are not harmful and are environment friendly. The same applies to the detergents. They are organic and safe. There are specialist teams to collect some 100 ton of garbage daily from the Grand Mosque and its piazzas. The quantity of garbage collected daily rises to 300 ton during peak periods. It is gathered within a record time. Over 2,000 garbage dumpsters are provided in and outside the Grand Mosque.
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Makkah’s Grand Mosque library contains 30,000 books
MAKKAH: The library of Makkah’s Grand Mosque is considered a beacon of knowledge, covering an area of 1,000 square meters and containing 30,000 books and 5,600 titles. The library, which has 15 sections, offers digital, audio and internet services. It contains rare books dating back to the Hijri second century, including “Al-Mustatab,” “Majmaa Al-Anhur Fi Sharh Multaqa
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UAE satellite snaps photo of Makkah from space
KhalifaSat captured a stunning image of the Holy Mosque in Mecca from 600 kilometres away
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Hajj scam warning for East Lancs pilgrims
A WARNING has been issued to would-be pilgrims from East Lancashire, ahead of potential Hajj bookings.
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First phase of electronic track for local pilgrims launched
Deputy Minister Abdul Fattah Bin Solaiman Mashshat said the second phase will be for reservation and issuance of Haj permits starting Dhul Qada 1 (July 4).
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Saudis volunteer to aid Makkah pilgrims during Ramadan
MAKKAH: Saudis are volunteering in Makkah to help pilgrims, dealing with their health issues and any other requirements they may have so their Umrah can be performed with ease. Doctors, teachers, engineers and government employees are among those giving their time and energy during the holy month of Ramadan to help the millions of Muslims who are in Makkah.
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Madinah’s Millennium Taiba Hotel holds mock fire drill
Millennium Taiba Hotel, a five-star property located close to Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi in Madinah, recently conducted a mock fire drill to demonstrate the readiness of an emergency response plan in the hotel. The hotel carried out an experimental evacuation plan under the supervision of the Civil Defense in Madinah.
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Saudi Civil Defense steps up safety plan for pilgrims
MAKKAH: Makkah’s Civil Defense has boosted its inspection program in the city as it works to ensure worshippers’ safety during Ramadan. Lt. Col. Fawwaz bin Ibrahim Al-Zayidi, director of the safety department at the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Makkah, said that more than 16,300 pilgrim and visitor facilities in the city have been inspected since the start of the
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