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Central Hajj Committee discusses early preparations for next Hajj season

The Central Hajj Committee (CHC) met in Makkah on Tuesday to discuss the early preparations for the Hajj season of 2025

Holy Kaaba’s key handed over to its 78th caretaker Abdul Wahhab Al-Shaibi

The ceremony of handing over the keys of the Holy Kaaba and the Maqam Ibrahim (Shrine of Prophet Ibrahim’s standing place) was held in Makkah on Monday. Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Saleh Al-Shaibi, son of Sheikh Saleh Al-Shaibi, handed over the keys to Sheikh Abdul Wahhab bin Zain Al-Abidin Al-Shaibi, the 78th caretaker of the Kaaba.

Guest pilgrims head for homelands after completing Hajj rituals

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance announced the completion of the departure of all the guests of the Program of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz for Hajj, Umrah and Visit.

Health ministry offered over 1.3 million medical services; 1301 pilgrims die due to heat stroke

Saudi Minister of Health Fahd Al-Jalajel said on Sunday that the Ministry of Health has offered over 1.3 million medical services to the pilgrims during the Hajj of 2024

Makkah mourns death of Saleh Al-Shaibi, great scholar and senior caretaker of Kaaba

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque mourned the death of Sheikh Saleh Al-Shaibi, senior caretaker and key holder of the Holy Kaaba