FaceOf: Sheikh Khalid Al-Ghamdi, Imam at the Grand Mosque in Makkah
Sheikh Khalid Al-Ghamdi has been an imam at the Grand Mosque in Makkah since 2008. Al-Ghamdi was born in Makkah, and completed memorizing the Qur’an under the supervision of a Pakistani cleric in Makkah at the age of 16. He completed his schooling in Makkah, and continued his education at Umm Al-Qura University with a bachelor’s degree in Dawah, a master’s degree in Recitation
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This is the Foreign Office advice for thousands of British Muslims attending Hajj pilgrimage
Foreign & Commonwealth Office has tips on how to prepare and how it can help during pilgrimage to Mecca
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Dh49,000 fine, deportation for breaking this rule during Haj
The Passport General Department of Saudi Arabia stated that it is illegal for pilgrims to travel without Haj permits. Violators will face SRD50,000 (approximately Dh49,000) and six months imprisonment. Residents breaking the law will face deported, according to Al Madina.
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Thai Airways to Operate 14 Special Flights to Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2018
Thai Airways has arranged special flights for Muslims to attend the annual Hajj Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, with flights departing Thailand from Narathiwat Airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport and Krabi International Airport to Saudi Arabia.
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Hajj metro prepared for annual seven-day operating season
SAUDI ARABIA: Work is underway to prepare the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro in Makkah for its seven-day annual operating season during the Hajj...
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First batch of Kaduna pilgrims airlifted to Saudi A
Daily Trust: The first batch of intending pilgrims from Kaduna state have been airlifted to Madina for the 2018 hajj exercise.
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Algeria Hajj Pilgrims Head for Saudi Arabia
The first group of Algerian pilgrims left Algiers' Houari-Boumediene International Airport for the Saudi Arabia.
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Bus Guidance Office trains more than 2000 guides and administrators before Hajj
JEDDAH: The Bus Guidance Office in Makkah and Madinah has launched a training and qualification program for 2000 guides and administrators who will be working during this year’s Hajj season.
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Hajj officials inspect preparations at the National Tawafa Establishment for South Asian Pilgrims
JEDDAH: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah officials inspected preparations for this year’s Hajj season at the National Tawafa Establishment for South Asian Pilgrims, and learnt about the services that the establishment will provide to pilgrims.
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Mecca handles 4,000-ton garbage per day during Hajj season
The Mecca City Government deals with some 4,000 tons of garbage per day during the hajj season under a Smart Waste System using digital technology and smart phone application.
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Max Air flies pilgrims from 15 states – Punch Newspapers
Max Air, an indigenous airline, has commenced the transportation of pilgrims from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia for the 2018 Haj...
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Saudi Authorities Slam Over $13,000 on Pilgrims Without Hajj Permit
The Passport General Department of Saudi Arabia stated that it is illegal for pilgrims to travel without Haj permits.Violators will face SRD50,000 (approximately $13,324) and six months imprisonment.
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