3.2 million people pray Taraweeh at Prophet's Mosque in Ramadan first half
The presidency said an average of 15,623 people pray on the roof of the mosque every day, 98,589 inside the mosque and 100,868 in the plazas.
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Makkah air security boosted for last 10 days of Ramadan
MAKKAH: As part of its role with Umrah security forces, the General Security Aviation Command has raised its level of readiness and increased its aerial monitoring operations in Makkah for the last 10 days of Ramadan. The command conducts aerial monitoring missions, observes traffic on the city’s main roads, provides logistic support to all government security sectors, and
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Hajj Ministry: More than 7.46m Umrah visas issued so far
RIYADH: The number of Umrah visas issued this year has reached 7,463,259, of which 6,964,943 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom, according to data provided by the Hajj Ministry. There are 925,246 pilgrims still in the Kingdom, with 679,929 in Makkah and 245,317 in Madinah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Most pilgrims — 6,185,504 — came to the Kingdom by air, while 671,356
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Saudi Arabia to employ inmates during Hajj
JEDDAH: The Saudi Project for the Utilization of Hajj Meat (Adahi) on Wednesday discussed with the Directorate General of Prisons the establishment of a partnership to enable inmates and parolees to work during this year’s Hajj season in supervisory and technical professions. A meeting was held at Adahi’s headquarters in Jeddah in the presence of its supervisor Ruhaimi bin
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Two men cycle from India to UAE on their way to Makkah
Three months ago, two men from Bangalore, India, set off on a six-month cycling adventure to go to Makkah in Saudi Arabia - and after pedalling for 3,800km across three countries, they made it to the UAE.
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Hajj and Umrah Amenity Kits for Travelers Heading to Mecca
As Muslims migrate for hajj, airlines showcase their hospitality with care packages crafted for the occasion.
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Pakistan lauds Saudi efforts as 2m head for Umrah in Ramadan
ISLAMABAD: Nearly 2 million Pakistanis are expected to perform Umrah during Ramadan this year, officials at the Pakistani Ministry of Religious Affairs told Arab News. The number of Pakistanis performing Umrah “keeps increasing every year,” said ministry spokesman Imran Siddique, adding that 1.5 million Pakistanis did so last year. “The government of Saudi Arabia makes special
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2,180 pilgrims receive first aid services in Makkah mosque in the first days of Ramadan
Commander of the Haram Civil Defense Col. Saad Al-Shahrani said the sick worshippers were shifted to the health clinics in the Grand Mosque as well as the hospitals outside.
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400 prayer rugs for Makkah’s Grand Mosque cleaned daily during Ramadan
MAKKAH: After nearly two decades of importing prayer rugs for the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia established dedicated factories at home to manufacture and clean rugs for the largest mosque in the world. A dedicated laundry facility with 20 trained workers cleans 400 prayer rugs every day during the Ramadan and Hajj seasons, according to Nayef Al-Jahdali, director of the
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It takes only 30 minutes to clean and sterilize the Mataf
Cleaning equipment and implements are not harmful and are environment friendly. The same applies to the detergents. They are organic and safe. There are specialist teams to collect some 100 ton of garbage daily from the Grand Mosque and its piazzas. The quantity of garbage collected daily rises to 300 ton during peak periods. It is gathered within a record time. Over 2,000 garbage dumpsters are provided in and outside the Grand Mosque.
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Makkah’s Grand Mosque library contains 30,000 books
MAKKAH: The library of Makkah’s Grand Mosque is considered a beacon of knowledge, covering an area of 1,000 square meters and containing 30,000 books and 5,600 titles. The library, which has 15 sections, offers digital, audio and internet services. It contains rare books dating back to the Hijri second century, including “Al-Mustatab,” “Majmaa Al-Anhur Fi Sharh Multaqa
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UAE satellite snaps photo of Makkah from space
KhalifaSat captured a stunning image of the Holy Mosque in Mecca from 600 kilometres away
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