Around 10,000 foreign pilgrims per week expected for Umrah
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has laid out the guidelines for receiving pilgrims from outside the Kingdom, to be applied from Nov. 1, in its phased resumption of Umrah services.
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Saudi Arabia to receive foreign pilgrims from Sunday
The pilgrims must remain three days in quarantine upon their arrival in the Kingdom, according to the precautionary measures and preventive protocols, issued by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to stem the spread of coronavirus.
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Any decision to allow Malaysians to perform the umrah following Saudi Arabia’s decision to allow the minor pilgrimage to resume from Nov 1 will be made by the Cabinet soon
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Umrah app issues 650,000 permits
With the third phase of Umrah resumption approaching, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has so far issued more than 650,000 electronic Umrah permits as of Oct. 23, according to a ministry official.
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Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah fills to restricted capacity for Friday prayers
The number of worshippers allowed to attend the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah under coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions on Friday reached its maximum capacity.
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Jeddah Hajj Terminal prepares to receive foreign Umrah pilgrims
The Hajj and Umrah Terminal at the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, has started preparations to receive foreign Umrah pilgrims after a hiatus of almost eight months.
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Dive Deep into The History of Medina At The Dar Al-Madinah Museum
Medina, officially Al Madinah Al Munawwarah (which translates to “The Enlightened City” in English), is one of the three holiest cities in Islam and the capital of Saudi Arabia’s Medina Region. The city is known for its centuries of rich history and diverse heritage.
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Over 700 Umrah companies geared up to receive foreign pilgrims
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is completely prepared to receive foreign Umrah pilgrims after the successful and smooth resumption of the pilgrimage for citizens and expatriates inside the Kingdom, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah for Umrah Affairs Abdul Rahman Shams said on Wednesday.
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99 new women security personnel to guard Rawdah Sharif
The newly appointed security women will join their duty of crowd control in managing the visit of women worshipers at the Rawdah Sharif from the beginning of next week.
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More than 125k perform Umrah during first phase
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that more than 125,000 people had performed Umrah in the first phase of its return, confirming that no infections had been recorded among pilgrims so far.
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Haram presidency facilitates entry and prayers of disabled people at Grand Mosque
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has allocated special entrances and a place for prayers in the first floor at the Grand Holy Mosque for people with disabilities,
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Worshippers’ safety is Saudi Arabia’s top priority, says Hajj minister
Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Dr. Mohammed Saleh Benten said on Monday health, safety, and security of worshippers are at the top of the government’s priorities.
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