Maldives Hajj Corporation starts looking for volunteers for this year's pilgrimage
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Geo-tourism plots a path to Saudi Vision 2030
RIYADH: Geo-tourism, a niche market with considerable growth prospects sustaining or enhancing the distinctive geographical character of a place — along with its environment, heritage, aesthetics, culture and the well-being of its residents — is in the focus to diversify the tourism sector in the Kingdom, which is undergoing transformation in line with Vision 2030.
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Eid Al-Fitr prayer performed throughout Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Muslims performed Eid Al-Fitr prayer throughout Saudi Arabia on Friday morning. In Makkah, the prayer was performed at the Grand Holy Mosque and led by Imam of the Grand Mosque Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid. In Madinah, more than one million worshipers performed Eid Al-Fitr prayer at the Prophet’s Holy Mosque. The prayer was attended by Prince Faisal bin Salman bin
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Over 2m worshipers attend Khatm Al-Qur’an at the Grand Mosque
Amid ample and integrated services, under the direct supervision of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, over two million worshipers including visitors, Umrah pilgrims, citizens and expatriates witnessed on Wednesday Khatm Al-Qur’an at the Grand Mosque.
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Over 2 million worshippers attend last Qur’an recitation of Ramadan
JEDDAH: More than 2 million worshippers gathered at Makkah’s Grand Mosque to attend the last night of the Qur’an recitation during the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The prayers, during which verses of the Qur’an were recited, were led by Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Sudais. At the same time, hundreds of thousands of worshippers flocked to the Prophet’s Mosque in
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First Hajj Flight To Leave For Saudi Arabia On July 16
The first Hajj flight of Government Hajj Scheme is likely to leave for Saudi Arabia on July 16, said official of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.
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Garuda Indonesia launches 'umrah' donation program
Members of Garuda Indonesias GarudaMiles can now donate their miles for an umrah (minor haj) trip for underprivileged citizens following the launch of the airlines umrah donation scheme.
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FaceOf: Sheikh Ali Ahmad Mulla, muezzin of the Grand Mosque in Makkah
JEDDAH: Sheikh Ali Ahmad Mulla has been muezzin (the caller for prayer) of the Grand Mosque in Makkah since 1975. He is considered one of the most famous muezzins at the Grand Mosque for the past 40 years and his voice is recognized by most guests that visit the mosque. Mulla was born in June 1945 in Makkah, and grew up in a family where working as a muezzin is a family
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Makkah Gate project awarded
Muhammad Al-Quwaihes, mayor of Makkah, signed on Tuesday an agreement with Aknaf Al-Khaleej Company to establish an integrated residential neighborhood as part of the Makkah Gate project.
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CCSA sets record time in cleaning Mataf at the Grand Mosque on 27th night
Al-Jabri added that on the night, 291 tons of garbage was collected and transported from within the Grand Mosque and its piazzas. The number of employees exceeded 300, including 100 employees for providing Iftar to worshipers. The male and female workers totaled 3,000. They worked round the clock in shifts. He said the administration with all its personnel is ready to serve the Grand Mosque and its visitors.
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SEC: Grand Mosque registers record peak load of 118 MVA
It confirmed that its new projects in Makkah Province this year, whose cost exceeded SR100 million, the technical plans for managing emergency teams and preparations made throughout the previous months have succeeded in enhancing the credibility of electricity service during the Umrah season and the holy month of Ramadan.
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How Saudi Arabia’s fleet of aircraft provide round the clock security to millions at the Grand Mosque in Makkah
JEDDAH: The Ministry of Interior’s General Security Aviation Command, with its advanced fleet of aircraft, is the main element in the authorities’ security plans for the Grand Mosque this Ramadan. It runs continuous missions to keep an eye on Makkah’s traffic conditions and the Grand Mosque from the sky. Arab News accompanied the Security Aviation aircraft in one of the tours
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