Tag Archives: Haj
Saudi Arabia sees drastic drop in illegal Hajj pilgrims
The percentage of illegal pilgrims has dropped to 10 percent this year from 78 percent last year, according to Emir of Makkah region Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, who is the chairman of the Central Hajj Committee. The emir attributed this huge
No delay in Haramain Train project: Minister
There is no delay in the execution of the Haramain Train project and work is currently progressing according to the schedule, Transport Minister Abdullah Al-Muqbel said on Monday. “All major works embodied in the contracts with the executing companies will
Jawazat wraps up Haj services; bids farewell to 1,377,708 pilgrims
The department of passports (Jawazat) announced on Sunday that it has wrapped up its Haj services which focused on serving the pilgrims on arrival and departure through the Kingdom’s airports, seaports and land border points. A local daily quoted the
Kiswa back to its normal position
The lower part of the Kaaba Kiswa (the black cloth covering the Kaaba) which had been rolled up during Haj has been unfolded to its normal position. This is the first Kiswa to be woven during the reign of Custodian
Mina stampede probe on track
Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior who is also chairman of the Supreme Haj Committee, chaired here on Sunday evening a meeting of the main investigation committee formed to find out the causes of the
488 surgeries conducted for pilgrims at Al-Noor Hospital
Al-Noor Specialist Hospital performed 488 surgical operations for pilgrims during the recent Haj. The procedures included 23 brain and neurosurgery operations, six procedures related to blood vessels, 192 orthopedic surgeries, 98 general surgeries, twenty-two cosmetic procedures, four otolaryngology surgeries, six
Pilgrimage of the disabled
By : Talal Alharbi Haj is mandatory for Muslims who are capable with respect to health, finances and safety, once in a lifetime. Thanks to the excellent arrangements made by the Kingdom, we witness a large number of pilgrims on
Saudi King Salman orders review of Hajj plan after deadly stampede
Saud King Salman on Thursday in a televised speech offered his condolences after more than 700 people were killed in a stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah earlier, and said he has ordered a review of the country’s pilgrimage
Punishment fear: No takers for illegal Hajis
For pilgrims, Haj is a once in a lifetime journey. They are focussed completely on the pilgrimage with its many daunting and moving rituals. On the other hand, for some enterprising young Saudis, Haj is a chance to serve the
High temperatures challenge pilgrims in Mina, Arafat
High temperatures in Mina forced most pilgrims to stay inside their tents on Tuesday, the 8th day of Dul Hijjah. Most pilgrims prefer to leave Mina on this day preparing to spend the 9th day of this month in Arafat.
2m pilgrims arrive in Mina
Two million Muslims from around the world arrived in the Mina valley outside the holy city of Makkah. They came by bus, car or on foot to camp in the tent city for Yaum Al-Tarwiya on Tuesday’s first leg of
Massive changes in Mina bring cheer to pilgrims
Mina, which comes to life only once a year in Haj, is in fact a small city. As far as the eye can see, tents cover every open space. They are neatly arranged, row after row. In the sea of
Youth work as volunteers to help pilgrims in Makkah
The youths of Makkah find self-fulfilment these days as they go around to spread cheer and help in whatever way possible during the current Haj season. With smiles on their faces, they render various services for free, specially to the
Pilgrims bid farewell to Madinah with tears in eyes
Pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah reacted differently while leaving for Makkah to start their Haj journey. Some pilgrims, Al-Madina reported, considered themselves to be fortunate to be near the Prophet. Anwar, a teary-eyed Turkish pilgrim, said: “This is
Fire forces 1,500 pilgrims out of Makkah hotel; 4 injured
Four Yemeni pilgrims sustained minor injuries as a result of a fire that broke out in their room at 11th floor of a 15-floor hotel in Makkah. Col. Abdullah Al-Orabi Al-Harathi, director of media and spokesman of Civil Defense, said
When Haj journey was fraught with dangers
Haj arrangements have improved over the years. Every season, the Saudi leadership, as represented by its various authorities concerned with Haj affairs, seeks to implement projects or suggestions that facilitate the performing of this ritual for the benefit of pilgrims.
For some domestics, Haj is a big reward
Many Muslim foreigners, especially domestic workers, want to work in the Kingdom for a number of reasons. One of the most important is their proximity to the holy places and the opportunity to perform Haj. Indeed, performing Haj is the
The incorrigible still find ways to illegal Haj
Illegal pilgrims claim they are using Al-Hada-Al-Kar highway to sneak into Makkah for Haj. They revealed to a local paper that transporters drop off violating pilgrims before Al-Kar checkpoint, leaving them to climb the mountains close to the Ramada Hotel
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