Studies underway to determine quota of Hajj pilgrims
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said that the number of pilgrims who will be allowed to perform Hajj this year will be determined in accordance with the outcome of the ongoing studies. He said that the studies are being carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Health to ensure the safety of Hajj and the pilgrims.
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Over 500-year old heritage fortress unearthed in Jeddah
The archaeological site, called Al-Shouna Heritage Fortress, which dates back to 1516, was discovered during the demolition of random buildings, located near Qabil Street and next to Al-Dhahab Street in Balad area, one of the historical traditional markets in Jeddah, according to the Saudi Television Channel 1.
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Self-registration of pilgrims’ biometrics begins in UK
The third phase of implementing the smart phone application service for self-registration of Umrah pilgrims' biometrics has begun in the United Kingdom.
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SR25,000 fine for overstaying Hajj and Umrah visas
Hajj and Umrah service providers will be slapped with a fine of SR25,000 for every pilgrim overstaying in the Kingdom after the expiry of their visas, according to the spokesman for the directorate of passports (Jawazat) in Makkah.
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Grand Mosque receives over 150,000 copies of Holy Qur’an
The Guidance and Call Affairs Agency at the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, represented by the Holy Qur’an Administration, has provided the shelves with 150,000 new copies of the Holy Qur’an from the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an for visitors of the Grand Mosque.
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Umrah pilgrims advised to get booster shot
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has said it is important for those traveling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrimage to get their booster shots against COVID-19.
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Scramble for ‘Umrah’ as Saudi eases entry
The decision of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to lift the precautionary measures and restrictions for Umrah has revived ticket reservations for departure to the holy land on various national and Gulf airlines
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Saudi Arabia to allow 100% visa clearances for Bangladeshi pilgrims
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday said his Saudi counterpart assured him that Saudi Arabia will allow hundred percent visa clearances for Bangladeshi pilgrims to perform hajj.
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Presidency allows issuance of iftar sofras permits in Grand Mosque
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has enabled the issuance and renewal of the iftar sofras permits inside the Grand Mosque for the year 1443 AH.
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Free trial run of second phase of Makkah Bus Project begins
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites launched the second phase of the free trial run of the Makkah Bus Project.
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PIA Announces To Slash Airfare For Umrah Pilgrims
The latest reports suggest that the national flag carrier has slashed to Rs 95, 628 from more than Rs 100,000 from the previous fare.
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Govt to announce Haj cost, quota next month, says religious affairs minister
The government is expected to announce haj cost and quota for this year early next month, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Ahmad Marzuk Shaary.
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