Security in Makkah will be ‘tight’ during Hajj, officials say
A tight security cordon is in place around Makkah and its holy sites to prevent unauthorized people entering the city during Hajj, commanders of the operation said on Wednesday.
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Sheikh Bandar Balila to deliver Arafat Day sermon
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued a royal order, assigning Sheikh Bandar Bin Abdulaziz Balila, imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque, who is also a member of the Council of Senior Scholars, to deliver the sermon on Arafat Day.
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Mataf tracks realigned to accommodate more pilgrims in this year's Hajj
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has realigned special tracks for performing tawaf, placing new physical-distancing floor stickers on mataf (circumambulation area around the Holy Kaaba) as part of the preparations for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage.
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Saudi Arabia's female Hajj guides tell of life-long training
Helping pilgrims is a family tradition for some women in the kingdom
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Saudi Arabia a world leader in crowd management, use of technology in serving Hajj pilgrims
Following many successful achievements and through implementing expansion projects, Saudi Arabia has become a world leader in the management of crowds that perform Hajj every year.
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MoH implements precautionary measures to ensure safety of pilgrims during Hajj season
MoH implements precautionary measures to ensure safety of pilgrims during Hajj season
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6-month jail, SR50,000 in fine among penalties for transporting Hajj pilgrim without permit
6-month jail, SR50,000 in fine among penalties for transporting Hajj pilgrim without permit
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Saudi Electricity powers up for Hajj with SR480m spending plan
The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) is spending more than SR480 million ($127.9 million) on new projects around Makkah and the holy sites in preparation for the upcoming Hajj season.
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Hajj Ministry inspects pilgrims reception centers in Makkah
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Abdelfattah Bin Suleiman Mashat, said that the ministry has identified three mechanisms for receiving pilgrims.
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Two mosques in the Holy Sites furnished with new carpets, facilities
Pilgrims are set to perform shortened and advanced Dhuhr (noon) and Asr (afternoon) combined prayers in and around Namira Mosque on Arafat Day, the climax of Hajj, as per the tradition of Prophet Mohammed and the carpets have been fitted to make it easy for pilgrims to finish their Hajj ritual.
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Makkah emir hands over kiswa to senior keeper of Kaaba
The President of the General Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais said that the handing over of the kiswa is a representation of the leadership's great attention and care for the Holy Kaaba.
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Online registration for this year’s Hajj complete, says ministry
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the completion of online registration for 60,000 domestic pilgrims for this years’ Hajj.
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