100 million worshippers at Grand Mosque in less than six months
Mecca’s Grand Mosque has seen over 100 million worshipers since the start of the new Hijri year (1444), which started on July 30, 2022, with around 1.193 million worshipers praying at the Hijr Ismail, local media reported.
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PAN Politician Considers Proposed Hike in 2023 Hajj Costs Too High
The National Mandate Party (PAN) faction of the House of Representatives (DPR) urged the Ministry of Religious Affairs to reconsider the proposal to increase the 2023 pilgrimage costs. The faction chairman Saleh Partaonan Daulay assessed that the hike reaching almost Rp30 million would burden would-be pilgrims.
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Saudis in Makkah can now rent out their housing units to Hajj pilgrims
MAKKAH — The Pilgrims’ Housing Committee at the Makkah Mayoralty announced that it has started receiving requests from citizens to rent out residential units to accommodate the Hajj pilgrims.
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Hajj 2023 for Algerians: the list of travel agencies revealed
As the 2023 Hajj season approaches, preparations continue in Algeria. As a reminder, the 2023 Hajj season will be marked by a return to normal, particularly with regard to the number of future pilgrims, but also the lifting of certain limits introduced during the covid 19 pandemic.In the same vein and after unveiling an initial…
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Flynas Umrah Services partners with Careem to simplify the Umrah and Hajj pilgrim experience
Flynas, the national air carrier and the leading economical airline in the Middle East represented by Umrah services, and Careem, the leading multi-service platform in the region, with the support of the General Syndicate of Cars, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to introduce new services and initiatives that will simplify the travel experience of pilgrims.
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Umrah pilgrims can get maximum health insurance coverage of SR100,000
Umrah pilgrims can now take advantage of a variety of benefits during their stay in Saudi Arabia, including a maximum health insurance coverage of SR100,000, local media reported.
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More than 100,000 Umrah pilgrims arrive through Jadidat Arar port during current Islamic year
More than 100,000 pilgrims have used the Jadidat Arar land port in the Northern Border region to enter the Kingdom from Iraq to perform Umrah since the start of the Islamic year.
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Over 30 new neighborhoods in Makkah to be developed to show its modern form
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites CEO Eng. Saleh Bin Ibrahim Al-Rasheed said that the commission is working on developing more than 30 new neighborhoods in Makkah to show it in its modern form.
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Saudia’s new service to offer 96-hour tourist visa upon ticket purchase
Saudi Arabia’s Airlines Saudia will offer the service of issuing a tourist visa for free when purchasing a ticket, Abdullah al-Shahrani, the airlines spokesperson told the Okaz daily.
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On motorcycle ride to Makkah, Pakistani bikers explore ‘journey of light’
A group of 25 Pakistani bikers is on the way to Makkah to perform the Umrah pilgrimage, as they travel to “promote peace, friendship and religious tourism” through the effort they see as a “journey of refulgence and enlightenment.”
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Umrah insurance cost reduced for overseas pilgrims by 63% from Jan.10
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the cost of the comprehensive insurance for foreign Umrah performers has been reduced from SR235 to SR87, by 63 percent, starting from Jan.10, 2023.
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Presidency intensifies efforts for safety and services during rains
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, represented by the General Presidency's Agency for Services and Environmental Protection, has strengthened its efforts during rains over the Grand Mosque.
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