Return of British pilgrims gladdens UK consul general in Jeddah
The UK’s consul general said he was pleased about the return of British pilgrims to Saudi Arabia’s holy sites following a two-year absence because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Technological services enhance delivery of Two Holy Mosques message to world
The technological services system at the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque has formed an addition to enhance communication between service providers and visitors and Umrah performers, organizing crowds, means to support awareness efforts and field guidance, and delivering the message of the Two Holy Mosques to the whole world.
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King Fahd Expansion basement set to receive worshippers for I’tikaaf
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has completed its preparations to receive male and female worshippers for I’tikaaf at the basement of the King Fahd Expansion.
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MERA announces Oman’s quota for Hajj
The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs announced during the meeting of the Permanent Hajj Committee that the Sultanate of Oman’s quota for this year is 6,338 pilgrims, with a reduction of 45 per cent due to the repercussions of the Covid 19 epidemic.
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Guiding Codes, bracelets for children to avoid getting lost at Makkah Haram
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has activated a program titled “Guidance Codes” and bracelets for children who are accompanying Umrah performers and visitors to the Grand Mosque in order cut the chances of the child getting lost in the crowd.
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Nigeria gets 43,000 slots for Hajj 2022
Saudi authorities have allocated 43,000 pilgrims quota to Nigeria for the 2022 Hajj exercise. The much awaited quota for the 2022 ritual is far below 95,000 allocation granted in 2018 and 2019 hajj.
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Saudi Arabia set a quota of 2,766 for pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan for the 2022 Hajj
Saudi Arabia has set a quota of 2,766 for pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan for the 2022 Hajj, the press service of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan reported April 20.
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Makkah museum attracts visitors during Ramadan
The International Exhibition and Museum on the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization is another attractive feature of the Ramadan Nights Festival in Makkah, which is organized by Kadana Development Company in Muzdalifah
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Waqar Younis performs Umrah with family
Former Pakistani pacer Waqar Younis has shared pictures with his family while performing Umrah.
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Egypt Preparing for the Hajj
Egypt is receiving applications for the Hajj after Saudi Arabia announced it will host a million pilgrims following a two-year hiatus, reports Safeya Mounir
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100 gates to manage crowds at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
MAKKAH: During the first ten days of Ramadan, crowds of worshippers and Umrah pilgrims flocked to the Grand Mosque from the Kingdom and abroad to perform Umrah and pray in a reassuring, tranquil spiritual atmosphere. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, represented by the Tafweej and Crowds Management, is keen on receiving visitors with a
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Immunization is mandatory for accepting itikaf permits' applications
Immunization is mandatory to accept the applications of people who wish to issue itikaf permits, Assistant Undersecretary for Guidance Affairs in the Two Holy Mosques Bader Al-Fraih confirmed.
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