Gambian president visits Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
The president of Gambia, Adama Baro, arrived in Madinah on Sunday to visit the Prophet’s Mosque. At Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz International Airport, he was received by Undersecretary of Madinah region Wahib bin Mohammed Al-Sahli and a number of officials. Baro attended the key summits convened by King Salman in the holy city of Makkah on Thursday and Friday.
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Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah ready for half-a-million worshippers
MADINAH: The Prophet’s Mosque is ready to receive nearly half-a-million worshippers for the night when the reading of the Qur’an will be finished, the Saudi Press Agency reported a government official as saying. Reading and completing the Qur’an during the fasting month of Ramadan is considered especially holy as, in Islam, the prayer made once the Qur’an is finished is
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Over 2m faithful throng Two Holy Mosques on Friday, 27th night of Ramadan
He called on the faithful to use the opportunity to obtain infinite bounties from God through increasing supplications in the remaining days of the holy month.
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Saudi Arabia’s civil defense in Makkah prepares for more heavy rain
JEDDAH: The Public Administration of the Civil Defense in Makkah implemented measures to combat heavy rain and rescue teams, safety patrols and supporting equipment were deployed in locations across the holy city. The spokesman for the General Directorate of the Civil Defense in Makkah, Maj. Nayef Al-Shareef, said following the rainfall that hit most of Makkah on Saturday, the
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Muslims gather at Grand Mosque in Makkah for 27th night of Ramadan
RIYADH: Thousands of Muslims from all around the world are gathered in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Friday night, the 27th night of Ramadan, to immerse themselves in worship. Worshippers were seeking Laylatul Qadr (the night of power or decree) which the Qur’an states is “better than a thousand months,” and that falls on one of the last ten
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Makkah Grand Mosque authorities step up security measures
MAKKAH: Security and safety measures are being stepped up around the Grand Mosque in Makkah as the end of Ramadan nears, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The director of crowd management at the Grand Mosque, Nizar Alaa’ Eddine, said authorities were ready to cope with the huge numbers expected to visit the holy site in the coming days and that these efforts were being done in
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Saudi Arabia receives over 7.2 million pilgrims
The weekly indicator was launched to enable authorities to track the number of pilgrims coming into the Kingdom, and in turn, enrich their experiences by providing high-quality services.
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Visitors to Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah praise Saudi efforts to serve Islam
MADINAH: Visitors to the Kingdom have praised the efforts of the Saudi government to serve Islam and Muslims around the world, through development projects to improve and preserve the Two Holy Mosques in the cities of Makkah and Madinah. A number of visitors at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah praised the efforts of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to improve
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Saudi Arabia welcomes all pilgrims without discrimination — Benten
In the preparation and planning phase of the program, there have been more than 192 points of contact made with the Haj and Umrah pilgrims, Benten said.
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Domestic air travel costlier by 555 percent as Eid nears
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said it was normal for air companies to increase their rates during the high seasons.
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Saudi Arabian Airlines, Haramain High-Speed Railway sign deal on services
RIYADH: Saudi Arabian Airlines and Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHSR) have signed an agreement to provide integrated transport services. Passengers will benefit from services such as an app to manage travel procedures and direct baggage transfer from HHSR stations to airports. The agreement will also allow the airline to open offices in HHSR stations in Makkah, Madinah,
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Rise in Makkah Grand Mosque’s quota of Zamzam water
MAKKAH: Pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque who want to drink the Zamzam water and buy bottled Zamzam water for their families and friends have just received a helping hand. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques is providing the Grand Mosque with 10,000 new containers of Zamzam water through its Suqiya Zamzam department. The number of containers
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