Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa
4 Jan 2023
Ministry to launch soon 'Individual Pilgrims' service to apply for Hajj from outside KSA
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that it will soon launch the "Individual Pilgrims" service to apply for the Hajj from outside Saudi Arabia.
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11 Jul 2022
Hajj nears end as pilgrims complete second day of Tashreeq in Mina
As Hajj nears its end, most pilgrims completed their second day of Tashreeq with the symbolic “stoning of the devil” ritual in Mina on Monday. Amid similar scenes to Sunday, each pilgrim threw 21 pebbles at the three designated sites representing the devil, before heading to Makkah in tranquility to end their Hajj.
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11 Jul 2022
Makkah provides millions of pilgrims with security and health services every year
The Saudi government is committed to providing health care, security, electricity, water and transportation services to the millions who come to Makkah from various countries around the world to make a pilgrimage.
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11 Jul 2022
Riyadh doctors at virtual hospital treat pilgrims in Makkah
Telemedicine services in Saudi Arabia have played their part in ensuring a healthy Hajj season, with doctors in Riyadh successfully treating pilgrims in Makkah.
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11 Jul 2022
Robot distributes copies of Qur’an to Hajj pilgrims as they perform farewell Tawaf
A robot is distributing copies of the Qur’an to pilgrims performing their final Hajj ritual before leaving Makkah, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques reported on Monday.
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