Big increase expected in arrival of Umrah pilgrims in coming months
A big increase is expected in the arrival of foreign Umrah pilgrims over the coming three months, ending with Ramadan, which is the peak annual Umrah season.
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Grand Mosque in Makkah ups readiness to receive worshippers
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque increased the operational capacity for the assets of the Grand Mosque and its facilities through a package of works related to technical and operational services offered for worshippers.
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Radisson unveils big Saudi plan, set to open 20 new hotels
The Radisson Group has announced plans to open 20 new hotels over the next three years in key Saudi cities including Makkah and Jeddah as part of its big expansion strategy for the kingdom, offering a total of 1,600 rooms.
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Omicron threat: Umrah services again hit; Kashmir operators suffer Rs 30 crore loss
Omicron has dealt a crushing blow to the fledgling Hajj and Umrah service sector in Kashmir.
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Permits for prayer at Rawdah Sharif and visiting Prophet’s grave will be issued once a month
There must be an interval of 30 days for obtaining a second permit for prayer at the Rawdah Sharif and visiting the Prophet's grave after performing the rituals on the basis of the first issued permits.
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First Batch of Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims in 2022 Leaves for Saudi Arabia
As many as 419 pilgrims left Indonesia for Saudi Arabia on Saturday to perform Umrah, thereby marking the Southeast Asian country’s foremost Umrah departure after two years since the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
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Only men allowed to visit Prophet Mohammed’s tomb
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) stopped giving permits to women to visit the Prophet's tomb
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Intensified preventive measures to preserve worshippers’ health at Prophet's Mosque
The General Presidency Agency of the Prophet's Mosque Affairs has intensified its procedures to preserve public health and follow up on worshippers' commitment to preventive and precautionary procedures.
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Indonesia to Resume Umrah Pilgrimage Travel Starting January 8
Religious Affairs Ministry announces that umrah trips will be reopened for Indonesian pilgrims starting this week, January 8.
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34 routes allocated for Umrah performers in Tawaf area
The General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Affairs has allocated 34 routes in the tawaf (circumambulation) area for Umrah performers after re-applying preventive and precautionary measures at the Grand Mosque
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Hajj Ministry sets 10-day mandatory interval between two Umrahs
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set an interval of 10 days between the issuance of two Umrah permits for pilgrims of all age groups.
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Saudi companies sign agreement to develop largest mall in Makkah by 2026
Officials in Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to develop and operate the largest mall in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
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