Saudi Arabia Seeks to Enrich Hajj, Umrah Experiences
Saudi officials are studying ways in which to enrich the experience of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims on their religious journey.
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8 million liters of Zamzam water distributed to Umrah pilgrims during pandemic
The Presidency distributed bottles of Zamzam water to permitted groups to perform Umrah and prayer at the Grand Holy Mosque.
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Grand Mosque in Makkah welcomed 7.5 million worshipers in four months
Almost 7.5 million people performed Umrah and prayed at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the past four months.
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Saudi Arabia suspends entry for non-citizens from 20 countries over coronavirus fears
Saudi Arabia has suspended entry to the Kingdom for non-citizens, including diplomats, health practitioners, and their families, from 20 specific countries as it steps up efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
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Saudi Arabia extends border closure, travel restrictions to May 17
Saudi Arabia has postponed the reopening of its sea, land, and airports and has extended the travel ban for its citizens to May 17 instead of March 31.
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Grand Mosque Mediation and Moderation Academy inaugurated
The Grand Mosque’s Mediation and Moderation Academy was inaugurated on Wednesday. The academy seeks to reject and fight extremist and extraneous thoughts that have nothing to do with Islam, promote mediation and moderation in all aspects of life, and ensure proper behavior based on the Qur’an and the Sunnah, the traditions and practices
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Hajj: Kwara pilgrims board launches Hajj savings scheme
The Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has launched a Hajj Savings Scheme to allow the less privileged and low income earners perform the annual Holy Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia with ease.
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Authorities carry out regular maintenance of Holy Kaaba's Kiswa
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has supervised the maintenance of Holy Kaaba's Kiswa (cover).
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Specialized Saudi team cleanses roof of Holy Kaaba in 40 minutes
A specialized technical team deployed by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has completed the cleaning work of the Holy Kaaba.
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Al-Sudais unveils plan to plant trees in Grand Mosque courtyards
Sheikh Al-Sudais emphasized the need to conform to sustainable development plans and strategies in order to mitigate the effects of climate change.
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Parliament initially approves draft law for Umrah portal
The House of Representatives’ tourism and civil aviation committee, headed by MP Nora Ali, approved the draft law submitted by the government regarding the establishment of an Egyptian portal for Umrah (minor Islamic pilgrimage).
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Full moon to align directly above Kaaba in Mecca on Jan. 28
The full moon will align directly above the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site, in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca on Thursday, January 28, according to astronomers.The rare
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