Saudi tourism commission launches ‘Destination for Muslims’ initiative
JEDDAH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has launched an initiative to make Saudi Arabia the preferred destination for Muslim tourists from all around the world. According to SCTH spokesman Saud Al-Mogbil, all the initiatives of the National Transformation Program 2020 demand a model of private/public sector partnership (PPP). “SCTH is building a
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Local pilgrims’ Haj registration starts in mid Ramadan
The ministry also advised intended Haj pilgrims not to shell out any extra money to Haj operators other than the amount mentioned in the portal.
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More than 100 Saudis take part in special program Umrah trip
JEDDAH: The first trip of the Umrah and visit program for the children of martyrs, people with special needs and orphans, organized by the Department of Public Relations in Makkah Governorate, departed from Jeddah to Makkah and Madinah on Friday. The purpose of the trip was to enable participants to perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque and visit the Prophet’s Mosque. It was
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British man helped Cape Muslims complete the Hajj in 20th century
Jackie Loos' "The Way We Were" column is published in the Cape Argus every week.
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Qur’an’s Madani font set to be digitalized
Old Arabic fonts are distinguished for their diversity and beauty but the most common ones have been Makki and Madani as they have been used the most.
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Haramain High Speed Rail may open in August
SAUDI ARABIA: August 31 has been suggested as the new target date for the start of commercial services on the Haramain high speed line between Makkah...
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Kano announces 2018 hajj fare
Daily Trust: The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced N1, 474,167.
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Vision 2030 aims to improve pilgrim experience: Saudi Hajj minister
JEDDAH: The Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Benten, affirmed that work continues in accordance with the ambitious Vision 2030, which aims to provide pilgrims with high-quality services. He pointed out that the plan is being carried out with the participation of 82 government entities, with the aim of providing electronic services for pilgrims, most notably
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British Muslims are being warned about 'despicable' Hajj fraud
British Muslims booking trips to Mecca are being urged to take precautions to avoid falling prey to Hajj-related fraud and being scammed out of thousands of pounds.
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Makkah governor inaugurates 18th Scientific Forum of Hajj, Umrah and Visit Research
JEDDAH: Makkah Governor Prince Khaled Al-Faisal inaugurated on Tuesday the 18th Scientific Forum of Hajj, Umrah and Visit Research and the accompanying exhibition organized by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah.
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Haj global sea route tender
The government has floated a global tender seeking applications from shipping firms as part of its efforts to revive the option of sending Haj pilgrims by sea, Union minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Monday.
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Promised airfare cut for Hajj pilgrims doesn’t materialise
GreaterKashmir: For nearly ten thousand pilgrims going on the Hajj this year from Jammu and Kashmir has just become a notch more difficult. Each pilgrim would now have to shell out about forty thousand rupees more
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