Makkah’s Jamarat facility to be cooled by 750 water-spray poles throughout Hajj
Makkah Region Development Authority began implementing a cooling project in the western area of the Jamarat facility, in addition to the Jamarat-Mina road, with 750 water-spray poles.
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Over 100,000 pilgrims arrive in Madina Munawara
Over hundred thousand Hajj pilgrims have arrived in Madina Munawara to pay their respect to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and pray at Masjid Nabvi.
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Seoharvi organization to give 75,000 gift packets to pilgrims
he Haji Muhammad Ayub Seoharvi Welfare Organization will be distributing 75,000 gift packets among pilgrims during this year’s Haj. The Jeddah-based organization has been active in this cause and other charitable activities for over a decade.
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Madinah teeming with pilgrims; authorities ensure best services
The Prophet’s City is teeming with over hundred thousand pilgrims arriving here to pay their respect to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and pray at his mosque.
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29,000 medical practitioners to serve Hajj pilgrims this year
The Health Ministry has deployed 29,000 medics and paramedics to serve local and foreign Hajj pilgrims this year.
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Madinah set to serve Hajj pilgrims
Madinah governorate has started implementing its plan to serve pilgrims and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque during this year’s Hajj season.
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Uncertainty over hajj of 40,000
Around 40,000 pilgrims are facing uncertainty over performing hajj this year due to frequent cancellation of Biman flights, and imposition of additional fees on repeat pilgrims by the Saudi authorities.
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How the Prophet’s Mosque prepares for pilgrims ahead of Hajj season
The Agency of the General Presidency of the Prophet's Mosque in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Madinah has started to receive the first pilgrims ahead of this year’s hajj season. The agency refers to the chance to serve pilgrims as a “medal of pride.”
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Gov't switches all Jakarta's Hajj flights to Soekarno-Hatta
The Indonesian government has announced it has decided to transfer all Jakarta outbound Hajj flights from Jakarta Halim to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport effective immediately.
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Tabung Haji to go high-tech during Haj season
Tabung Haji (TH) will use technology to its fullest extent to ensure the Haj experience for pilgrims this year runs smoothly, in line with the agency's Operational Information Centre motto, 'Fast and Accurate'.
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Turkey’s top religious body helps drug addicts by sending them to umrah: AKP deputy
Turkey’s top religious body has been helping drug and alcohol addicts receiving treatment by sending them to umrah, a ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) deputy has said.
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Hajj terminal in Jeddah can handle 175,000 pilgrims at a time
The Hajj terminal in Jeddah can accommodate 175,000 pilgrims at a time — 91,000 at the arrival lounge and 84,000 in the departure lounge.
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