UAE announces registration dates
UAE citizens who wish to perform Haj in 2025 may sign up for the pilgrimage starting on Thursday, September 19, authorities announced on Wednesday. The registration will be open until September 30.
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UmrahCash Secures $500K to Simplify Pilgrim Currency Exchange
Riyadh-based fintech startup UmrahCash raises $500,000 from Adaverse Venture Fund to streamline Saudi Riyal access for pilgrims. With its innovative platform, pilgrims can make payments in their home countries and receive Riyals upon arrival, addressing financial challenges for those on the sacred journey.
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Indonesian minister discusses 2025 Hajj preparations in Saudi
Indonesia's Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas visited Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday to discuss preparations for the 2025 Hajj season.
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Saudi Minister For Hajj And Umrah Concludes Visit To Russia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfig Al-Rabiah has concluded an official trip to Russia and its regions, where held meetings to further enhance cooperation and improve services for visitors and pilgrims.
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Makkah Deputy Emir announces time planning for Hajj 2025
Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal announced on Sunday the commencement of time planning for the Hajj season of 2025
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Makkah Mayoralty builds first stone park
The Makkah Mayoralty is building the first stone park on an area covering around 1,000 square meters. This is part of the park projects that the mayoralty is implementing in the holy city.
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Cloud seeding program shows promising results in enhancing rainfall over Makkah and Holy Sites
The Regional Program for Cloud Seeding has concluded a research study demonstrating promising outcomes in enhancing rainfall and increasing the density of cumulus clouds in Makkah and the Holy Sites.
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Ban on misuse of Hajj for political or sectarian purposes
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah emphasized that it will not allow, under any circumstances, to misuse the annual pilgrimage of Hajj for political or sectarian purposes
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Al-Rabiah unveils plans to extend Makkah Route Initiative to Malaysian Umrah pilgrims
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said that Saudi Arabia plans to bring Umrah pilgrims from Malaysia under the Makkah Route Initiative
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Makkah deputy emir inspects Makkah Buses Project
Prince Saud bin Mishaal, deputy emir of the Makkah region and member of the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, made on Tuesday an inspection tour of the Makkah Buses Project.
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Doyof Al-Rahman Program targeting 15 million Umrah pilgrims and developing 15 Islamic sites in 2025
Saudi Arabia's Doyof Al-Rahman Program revealed its ambitious plan to host 15 million pilgrims and develop 15 Islamic and cultural sites during the year 2025.
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Makkah deputy emir leads washing of Holy Kaaba
On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Emir of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal had the honour to wash the holy Kaaba on Sunday.
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