Saudi Health Ministry Says No Diseases Or Quarantine Cases Among Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed there has been no incidence, so far, of any epidemic diseases or quarantine cases among pilgrims.
The ministry said the health situation is reass...
August 01, 2018527Category: CULTURAL
Haj Security Commander Reviews Force Readiness
The chief of Haj security forces, Lt. Gen. Khalid Bin Qarar A-Harbi, held a meeting of the commanders of the Haj security forces at the headquarters of the General Security in Mina to resume responsib...
August 01, 2018660Category: CULTURAL
Rare Quran Manuscripts A Major Attraction In Madinah
An exhibition of the Qur’an in Madinah, held next to the western squares of the Prophet’s Mosque, highlights the greatness of the book of Allah and the importance of its glorification and ...
August 02, 2018565Category: CULTURAL
Hajj Campaign Launched With Message Of Peace
The 11th Hajj is Worship and Civilized Behavior campaign kicked off on Wednesday under the slogan “Hajj is a message of peace,” launched by Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, adviser to King Salman,...
August 02, 2018553Category: CULTURAL
120 Women Are Getting Ready To Perform Guide Duties For Haj Pilgrims
At least 120 women are getting ready to perform guide duties for Haj pilgrims this year, in addition to other duties adopted by the women’s division of the National Tawafa Establishment for Pilg...
August 02, 2018648Category: CULTURAL
Hajj And Umrah Ministry Approves Plan To Help African Pilgrims
The Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Banten, has approved the operational plan of the National Tawafa Establishment for Pilgrims of the Non-Arab African Countries for this year.
T...
August 04, 2018560Category: CULTURAL
Pilgrims Arrive In Saudi Arabia For Journey Of A Lifetime
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, adviser to King Salman, governor of Makkah and chairman of Makkah Region Development Authority, has adopted the authority’s operational plan for Hajj 2018.
The plan aim...
August 04, 2018650Category: CULTURAL
Iranian Hajj Pilgrims Praise Saudi Arabian Welcome
Iranian pilgrims in Madinah have praised the Saudi government’s efforts to serve Hajj pilgrims, saying services and facilities are being provided without discrimination.
Iranian pilgrim Hassan ...
August 04, 2018538Category: CULTURAL
Sharoura Entry Point Welcomes Yemeni Pilgrims
Some 200 Saudi volunteers are working in shifts to help government authorities to facilitate the entry procedures for Yemeni pilgrims at Al-Wadeah crossing point in Sharoura governorate.
More than ...
August 06, 2018524Category: CULTURAL
Plan In Place To Distribute Zamzam Water To Pilgrims
The United Office of Zamazemah in Makkah has prepared an operational plan to distribute Zamzam water to pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season.
The plan comprises three programs, said the offi...
August 07, 2018543Category: CULTURAL
Makkah Governor Inspects Reception Center For Hajj Pilgrims
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal inspected a Hajj reception center on the Makkah-Jeddah highway on Tuesday.
The center will be completed by next year under the direction of the Hajj Minist...
August 08, 2018512Category: CULTURAL
The Prophet’s Mosque In Madinah
The Prophet’s Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world and the second holiest site in Islam after the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Located in Madinah, it was built by Prophet Muhammad (peace...
August 11, 20181471Category: CULTURAL
Saudi Arabia's King Salman Hosts 1,000 Pilgrims From Palestine
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has announced the Kingdom will host 1,000 female and male pilgrims who are relatives of Palestinian martyrs this Hajj season.
The initiative is part of the Custodian ...
August 11, 2018477Category: CULTURAL
Egyptian Officials Laud Saudi Hajj Preparations
Egyptian officials and intellectuals have commended the Saudi government’s preparations to ensure the success of this year’s Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The editor...
August 11, 2018555Category: CULTURAL
First Day Of Hajj Confirmed As Aug 19
Dhu Al-Hijjah, the 12th month in the Islamic calendar, begins on Sunday (August 12), it was confirmed on Saturday night.
The sighting of the crescent moon means that the first day of the annual Haj...
August 12, 2018559Category: CULTURAL
All Facilities Ready For Haj
More than 4,500 scouts will survey the Mina and Arafat holy sites on Sunday to collect field information about tawafa establishments and camps and acquaint themselves with landmarks so as to guide pil...
August 12, 2018603Category: CULTURAL
Saudi Arabia’s Efforts To Serve Pilgrims Lauded
The head of Palestinian Medical Mission, Dr. Awadh Al-Hillul, praised the efforts being made by Saudi Arabia to facilitate pilgrims.
Al-Hillul said in a statement on Sunday that the medical mission r...
August 14, 20181420Category: CULTURAL