Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
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Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
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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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Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
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Tag Archives: Makkah
Umrah to remain open year-long
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah plans to keep the Umrah season open throughout the year from next year, according to a senior official of the ministry. “Umrah visas will be granted throughout the year except during the Haj season
Haram land demarcation completed
The committee assigned with the task of demarcating the boundaries of the Haram land announced that it has completed installing 1,286 stone marks, pinpointing the borders of the holy sanctuary in Makkah. In Islamic terminology, the Haram refers to an
5 shuttle stops serve Grand Mosque visitors
The Command and Control Center at the Grand Mosque said there are five public transport stops around the Grand Mosque where pilgrims and visitors can take the shuttle service to various destinations in the city. Col. Tariq Al-Ghabban, director of
Excellent arrangements
Faithful gather around the Holy Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Wednesday. Authorities have made excellent arrangements to provide pilgrims and visitors to the mosque all facilities to ensure they perform their rituals, pray and supplicate in an atmosphere
Saudi Shoura Council criticizes Iran’s bid to politicize hajj
The Shoura Council on Tuesday strongly denounced the Iranian regime for its attempt to politicize hajj rituals. “Tehran is trying to get this great ritual out of its religious framework and turn it into a means to serve its political
Saudi Arabia pardons 362 prisoners in Ramadan
Some 362 persons jailed for public and private rights in various parts of Saudi Arabia have been pardoned and were set free on the first day of Ramadan. The prisoners were found eligible for the royal pardon offered by Saudi
Presidency of Two Holy Mosques gears up for Ramadan
The Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques is geared up with unprecedented arrangements to receive hundreds of thousands of Umrah pilgrims and worshippers during the holy month of Ramadan, which marks the peak annual Umrah season. Sheikh
King assured of all preparations to serve pilgrims
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman was assured about preparations made by various sectors to serve Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the holy month of Ramadan.
Eye from sky for safety of pilgrims
Security aircraft will be continuously hovering over Makkah and Madinah during Ramadan to monitor the movement of traffic and supervise the safety and security of pilgrims and worshippers, according to Commander of Security Aviation Maj. Gen. Muhammad Bin Eid Al-Harbe.
Civil Defense emergency plan for Ramadan ready
Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, has approved a contingency plan prepared by Civil Defense to deal with any emergency in Makkah and Madinah during Ramadan, said a top official. Lt. Gen. Sulaiman Bin Abdullah
Holy Mosques ready for Ramadan rush
Approximately 7 million Umrah pilgrims are expected in Makkah and Madinah before and during Ramadan. They will be served by thousands of employees who want to guarantee the pilgrims’ safety and comfort. Umrah pilgrims come through various ports, the most
Saudi authorities bust ISIS cell near Makkah
Saudi security forces on Thursday busted a cell of five alleged ISIS fighters in the Saudi city of Makkah, authorities said. Two of the militants were killed in the ensuing firefight, while two blew themselves up. “The security authorities succeeded
Khutba translation in Turkish, Persian and Hausa set
Efforts are under way to provide translation of khutbas or Juma sermon at the Grand Mosque in Turkish, Persian and Hausa languages shortly. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Haj & Umrah Research has started working on
3.7 million Umrah pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Saudi’s Emir of Makkah Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, who is the chairman of the Central Haj Committee, has called for combining efforts to provide consummate services to the guests of God during the next Hajj season. He made the call during
Demolition of suspended makeshift bridge around Kaaba begins
Work on demolition of the suspended mataf (makeshift bridge facilitating circumambulation of Holy Kaba) began on Sunday and the whole process is to be completed by May 27. The temporary bridge was erected in August 2013 to reduce congestion in
New smart system to ease congestion at Grand Mosque
A new smart system is ready to manage rush and security arrangements at the Grand Mosque, a top Saudi official said. The “Rased” system has been developed in cooperation with Umm Al-Qura University, said Col. Badr bin Saud Al-Saud of
Saudi names ten new suspects in Makkah crane crash
Ten new suspects, who are employees and supervisors in some government departments, have been added to the list of 40 people accused of involvement in the crane crash in the Grand Mosque last September which killed and injured many pilgrims
300 Burmese correcting residence status daily
Three hundred Burmese families are being issued with residency cards here after correcting their status at Makkah’s personal status court. This is out of 9,000 families that have been identified by the government for residency status, according to Abdullah Qarrash,
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