Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
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Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
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Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
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Tag Archives: Makkah
Coping with a crisis
When words fall silent, pictures come in handy to describe a tragedy and the losses that come in its wake. A deadly tragedy did strike once again at Mina on Thursday when some 717 pilgrims were crushed to death in
Authorities arrest 23,713 illegal pilgrims in Jazan and Asir
Security forces throughout Jazan and Asir have arrested 23,713 pilgrims who, in direct violation of Haj regulations, did not obtain official Haj permits. In Jazan, security authorities at Al-Hamra, Al-Reem and Al-Shuqaiq checkpoints turned away 16,300 persons of various nationalities
Death toll in Mina stampede rises to 717; over 800 injured
Tragedy struck Mina on Thursday morning when more than 310 pilgrims died in a stampede on the way to the Jamrat complex. Saudi Civil Defense forces said more than 450 were injured. The exact cause of the accident could not
Pilgrims ‘stone devil’ in last major Hajj ritual
Pilgrims began heading back to Mina and the Grand Mosque to perform further rites and rituals on the third day of their Hajj pilgrimage and first day of Eid al-Adha on Thursday. Having spent the previous night camped out in
Hajj: 310 dead and 450 injured in Mina stampede
Saudi Arabia’s civil defense says that at least 150 pilgrims have died while 400 others were injured when a stampede broke out in the tent city of Mina, reported Al Arabiya News. Rescue operations are currently under way, the service
Unity against deviants, terror stressed
Enemies of Islam are plotting to destroy the Islamic nation, warned Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh during his annual Arafat Day sermon on Wednesday. “Some of them are non-Muslims while others want to exploit Islam posing as Muslims, falsely raising
Two mln pilgrims prepare to move to Muzdalifah
Hajj pilgrims from around the world are now preparing to move to Muzdalifah after they gathered at Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday where they stood in prayer till sunset in one of the most important days of the
Crane disaster: 10 bodies yet to be identified; 2 more found
Ten bodies of those who died in the crane tragedy at Makkah’s Grand Mosque have yet to be identified. Al-Madinah daily, citing sources, said that the number of fatalities is 109. Among them, 92 have been identified and of them,
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
Patients from Madinah hospitals going on Haj in 34 ambulances
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman has confirmed the success of plans for the gathering and movement of pilgrims from Madinah to Makkah for the Haj. He also pointed to the success of the transfer of pilgrims from hospitals to
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
232 isolation rooms prepared for infectious disease cases during Haj
Keeping in view requirements of medical facilities during Haj, 232 well-equipped isolation rooms have been prepared to deal with cases of infectious diseases, according to an online newspaper. Addressing a press conference, Faisal bin Said Al-Zahrani, spokesman of the Ministry
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
Journey of faith: Pilgrims begin moving into Mina
As the night wore on Monday, pilgrims started filling into the tent city of Mina. They came in ones and twos, some on foot, some in wheelchairs, many in buses and SUVs arranged by the pilgrim establishments. All roads and
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
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