Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

28 Aug 2024
Al-Rabiah unveils plans to extend Makkah Route Initiative to Malaysian Umrah pilgrims
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said that Saudi Arabia plans to bring Umrah pilgrims from Malaysia under the Makkah Route Initiative
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20 Aug 2024
Makkah deputy emir inspects Makkah Buses Project
Prince Saud bin Mishaal, deputy emir of the Makkah region and member of the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, made on Tuesday an inspection tour of the Makkah Buses Project.
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13 Aug 2024
Doyof Al-Rahman Program targeting 15 million Umrah pilgrims and developing 15 Islamic sites in 2025
Saudi Arabia's Doyof Al-Rahman Program revealed its ambitious plan to host 15 million pilgrims and develop 15 Islamic and cultural sites during the year 2025.
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21 Jul 2024
Makkah deputy emir leads washing of Holy Kaaba
On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Emir of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal had the honour to wash the holy Kaaba on Sunday.
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7 Jul 2024
Holy Kaaba adorned with new Kiswa
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque adorned the holy Kaaba with a new cover, Kiswa, as per the annual tradition on Sunday.
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