2018 a turning point in Makkah region: Minister of Transport
2018 a turning point in Makkah region: Minister of Transport
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Mataf to be reserved for Umrah pilgrims during Ramadan
However, during the last 10 days of Ramadan the Mataf area will be reserved for Umrah pilgrims until the end of Tahajjud prayer. Those who wish to perform prayers should go to the areas outside Mataf where prayers are permitted.
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1,300 Pakistanis rescued from Madinah hotel fire
The pilgrims had not endured any injuries.
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Congress MLA: Congress MLA asks Saudi govt to reduce Umrah airfare, visa fees
India News: MUMBAI: Senior Congress leader Mohammed Arif Naseem Khan has written a letter to the Saudi Arabian Consul General asking the Saudi government to reduc.
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NASFAT supports One Million Members for Hajj
With ease, Nigerian Muslims can now perform their Hajj obligations in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, through the Hajj savings plan launched by the Non-Interest Banking Group of Sterling Bank Plc in partnership with Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) last week in Lagos. The bank also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TAFSAN, the investment arm of Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) to create awareness and drive uptake of the product among the over one million Muslim members of NASFAT across the country. Speaking at the product launch, Mr.
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Saudi tourism commission launches ‘Destination for Muslims’ initiative
JEDDAH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has launched an initiative to make Saudi Arabia the preferred destination for Muslim tourists from all around the world. According to SCTH spokesman Saud Al-Mogbil, all the initiatives of the National Transformation Program 2020 demand a model of private/public sector partnership (PPP). “SCTH is building a
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Local pilgrims’ Haj registration starts in mid Ramadan
The ministry also advised intended Haj pilgrims not to shell out any extra money to Haj operators other than the amount mentioned in the portal.
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More than 100 Saudis take part in special program Umrah trip
JEDDAH: The first trip of the Umrah and visit program for the children of martyrs, people with special needs and orphans, organized by the Department of Public Relations in Makkah Governorate, departed from Jeddah to Makkah and Madinah on Friday. The purpose of the trip was to enable participants to perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque and visit the Prophet’s Mosque. It was
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British man helped Cape Muslims complete the Hajj in 20th century
Jackie Loos' "The Way We Were" column is published in the Cape Argus every week.
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Qur’an’s Madani font set to be digitalized
Old Arabic fonts are distinguished for their diversity and beauty but the most common ones have been Makki and Madani as they have been used the most.
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Haramain High Speed Rail may open in August
SAUDI ARABIA: August 31 has been suggested as the new target date for the start of commercial services on the Haramain high speed line between Makkah...
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Kano announces 2018 hajj fare
Daily Trust: The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced N1, 474,167.
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