Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Category Archives: Makkah
$533 mn project to turn Arafat into a smart city
Seven government authorities are awaiting royal approval for about $53 million (SR2 billion) project to transform Arafat into a smart city. Sources told Okaz/Saudi Gazette that the “Modern Arafat Tent Project” will focus on rebuilding the entire infrastructure of Arafat
Quenching the soul: Drinking from Makkah’s Zamzam well
Around 50 meters from the Ka’bah, Islam’s holiest site, lies the “Well of Zamzam,” which according to Islamic tradition was formed miraculously millennia ago at God’s command. After circumambulating the Ka’bah, pilgrims perform Sa’ey – traversing between the hills of
Eid begins as Muslim pilgrims conclude hajj
Two million Muslims ritually stoned the devil Saturday in the last major ritual of this year’s hajj in Saudi Arabia, while fellow believers around the world celebrated Eid al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice. The stoning took place in Mina, about
Mashair train solves transport logistics
Transport logistics has been one of the major challenges for the Saudi government during Haj, but the multibillion-riyal Mashair train has made the process much easier. The train started operating in the early hours of Friday carrying 360,000 pilgrims to
Pilgrims in ‘sublime act of complete surrender’
The Mount of Mercy or Jabal Al-Rahma is the place where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), delivered his all-encompassing farewell sermon 1,425 years ago, which still serves as the guiding light for Muslims and humankind. Jabal Al-Rahma is a
Avoid illegal butchers
Municipalities are warning citizens against unauthorized slaughterhouses for Eid-Al-Adha with expats from various professions adopting the profession of butchers temporarily for some extra cash. Some expats have already begun preparing slaughterhouses. These private arrangements are gaining currency owing to the
Pilgrims in submission at high point of Haj
More than two million pilgrims performed the most important rite of Haj on Friday as they stood in prayer from dawn to dusk on the plains of Arafat, 15 km east of Makkah. A white sea of the faithful surged
Hajj pilgrims reflect on Mount Arafat
For the millions of hajj pilgrims who have descended upon Mount Arafat, Friday will culminate in experiences of high emotion and deep spirituality on what is known as the day of Arafat. Transfixed in prayer and supplication, pilgrims will be
Top tips to stay healthy during the hajj pilgrimage
The hajj pilgrimage is undertaken by millions of Muslims every year and staying healthy and strong during the physically demanding journey is crucial. Maintaining energy and bodily strength during hajj necessitates that certain safety precautions be taken. After all, the
Standing in prayer valid anywhere in Arafat
A large number of pilgrims climb Jabal Al-Rahma in Arafat to pray standing on the mount, following in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is the most famous place in Arafat after the Namira Mosque.
MoH helps 32 sick pilgrims to complete journey of a lifetime
The Ministry of Health arranged to have 32 sick pilgrims of different nationalities who were hospitalized in Madinah to be brought to Arafat on Wednesday in a especially equipped ambulance fleet to enable them to perform Haj. Speaking to the
300,000 Indian Haj applicants turned down
An estimated 300,000 Indian Muslims did not have their applications approved for the Haj this year, according to reports. About 136,000 are performing the pilgrimage this year, according to the Indian Consulate. There are fewer Indians in the Kingdom because
Saudi group performs hajj on behalf of Syria ‘martyrs’
One hundred and twenty young Saudis are performing hajj this year on behalf of Syrians who died fighting the Damascus regime, Mohammad al-Nuaimi, supervisor of the “hajj campaign for Syrian martyrs,” has said. The Saudi youth are part of the
Over 2 million flock to Makkah as hajj begins
Millions of Muslims are converging on Islam’s holy city of Makkah as the annual hajj pilgrimage begins Thursday. Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, occurs in Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It requires pilgrims to perform
414,000 low-cost houses for Makkans
The Housing Ministry intends to establish 414,000 housing units for limited income groups among citizens in Makkah, adding that the units would be distributed among deserving citizens at reasonable rates. “These housing units will be taking limited space and will
Barcode to help locate Mina tents
Saudi authorities are planning to introduce a barcode system for Mina tents to help stranded pilgrims identify their tents with the assistance of Google maps. “A technology has been already developed for this purpose,” said Mohammed Al-Ruwaished, head of the
Palestine consul general in Jeddah welcomes Palestinian pilgrims
Palestine Consul General Emad Shaat received 500 Palestinian pilgrims, who are members of families of martyrs, on Tuesday. “Every year Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah grants families of Palestinian martyrs the privilege of performing Hajj. This year
Muslims flock to Makkah as hajj begins
Millions of Muslims are converging on Islam’s holy city of Makkah as the annual hajj pilgrimage begins Thursday. Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, occurs in Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It requires pilgrims to perform
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