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Saudia airlines now transports pilgrims’ luggage from Mecca, Madinah to airport

Pilgrims flying from Saudi Arabia with the Kingdom’s national flag carrier Saudia airlines can now have their luggage picked up from their residences in Mecca and Madinah up to 24 hours before their flights home.

Umm Al Qura in deal to build 200-bed hospital in Makkah

Saudi-based Umm Al Qura Development has signed a deal with Fakeeh Care Group to build a 200-bed hospital in Makkah at a total investment of SR1 billion ($266 million). Once operational in 2027, the medical facility will serve 340,000 patients per annum.

British Muslim’s Hajj tips on Twitter inspire pilgrims, allay anxiety

A British Muslim who intended to perform Hajj this year has been using Twitter to inspire pilgrims and help those who have anxiety disorders.

Makkah deputy emir inspects preparations for pilgrims at Jeddah Hajj terminal, Holy Sites

Prince Badr started his tour of the Hajj terminal during which he was briefed on the progress of work and the operational plan to receive the pilgrims coming to perform the annual pilgrimage of Hajj.

Kiswah of Kaaba raised to mark the beginning of Haj season

In preparation for Haj 1443/2022, the authorities in Makkah on Sunday raised the Kiswah (Ghilaf e Kaaba), the cloth that drapes the Kaaba by three metres, and covered the raised part with a two-metre-wide white cotton cloth (Ihram) on all four sides, an annual custom.