Prophet's Mosque to remain open for Taraweeh prayers amid COVID-19 precautionary measures
Worshipers can offer Taraweeh prayers (special night prayers) during the holy month of Ramadan amid preventive and precautionary measures, the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques announced on Thursday.
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Over 1,400 workers participate in sterilization operations in Prophet’s Mosque
Over 1,400 workers participate in sterilization operations in Prophet’s Mosque
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Domestic pilgrims up to age of 70 allowed to perform Umrah
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that domestic pilgrims between the ages of 18 and 70 will be allowed to perform Umrah, saying this is in line with the directives issued by the Ministry of Health as part of precautionary measures and preventive protocols to stem the spread of coronavirus.
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Bangladesh makes Covid-19 vaccine mandatory for Hajj pilgrims
The government has made coronavirus vaccination mandatory for people willing to perform Hajj later this year.
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New techniques, special materials used to sterilize Grand Mosque
The technical and service affairs agency at the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques carries out maintenance works at the Grand Holy Mosque, using up-to-date techniques of sterilization and disinfection.
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Saudi Budget boss sees recovery in car hire market helped by pilgrims in second half of year
The Saudi car hire market will recover in the second half of the year led by short term rentals from Umrah and Hajj pilgrims, Budget CEO Fawaz Danish, told Asharq Business.
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Permits to be issued for iftar meal distribution in Makkah
The emirate of Makkah announced on Monday its decision to issue permits for holding iftar meals at the Grand Mosque in Makkah as well as in residential neighborhoods, main thoroughfares, and streets across the holy city.
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Saudi experts set to uncover secrets of ancient trail to Makkah
With some of Saudi Arabia’s hidden history still waiting to be discovered underneath the sands, the secrets of one ancient trail are being uncovered with help from archaeologists, one rock at a time. The Zubaida Trail, also known as the Kufi pilgrimage route, is a historic trail that stretches more than 1,600 km from Kufa in Iraq to Makkah.
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Ticket booking for Haramain Train from tomorrow as service set to begin on March 31
The Haramain High-Speed Train service will resume service between Makkah and Madinah from March 31 (Shaban 18).
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Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah in Prophet's Mosque is disinfected and sterilized
The carpets of Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah are replaced every 10 days, in addition to implementing preventive and precautionary measures via placing 300 signs of physical distancing throughout the areas of Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah and Al-Salam Gate corridor.
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Ramadan Umrah hopes end as Saudis extend flight ban till May 2021
All hopes of Muslims from India, Pakistan and other parts of the world to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramadan this year ended Saturday after Saudi Arabia extended flight ban till May 2021
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Dr. Issam bin Saad bin Saeed, acting Saudi minister of Hajj and Umrah
Dr. Issam bin Saad bin Saeed, Saudi state minister and Cabinet member, was named acting minister of Hajj and Umrah by royal decree. He succeeds Mohammed Saleh Benten, who has been relieved of his duties.
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