All remaining slums in Makkah to be developed soon
A massive plan to develop the remaining slum areas in Makkah will be implemented in the near future, according to the Makkah development authorities.
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42nd King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition in September
Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman the 42nd King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Holy Qur'an, is scheduled to be launched at the Grand Holy Mosque in Makkah between Safar 14 and 25, 1444 (September 10-21, 2022).
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Makkah governor launches public transport project in Taif
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Governor of Makkah region inaugurated the public transport project in Taif Governorate on Tuesday, in the presence of the Chairman of Public Transport Authority Rumaih Al-Rumaih.
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Zubala village, a meeting point for commercial caravans and Hajj pilgrims
The history of Zubala village dates back to before the Abbasid era. It was widely mentioned in historical sources as a meeting point for commercial caravans and pilgrims. Zubala was also described as one of the most important stops on the Hajj path and has maintained its name to this day.
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First phase to document the path of Prophet’s journey completed
MAKKAH: The organizers of “Rihlat Muhajir” (An Emigrant Journey) have announced that the first phase of the initiative to document the path of the Prophet’s emigration has been completed. The work with specialists and researchers in the Prophet’s biography is part of the preparations to inaugurate the Jabal Thawr Cultural Center in Makkah, which seeks to enrich and broaden
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After a hiatus of two years, the Prophet’s Mosque will allow iftar sofras under strict protocols
The Agency for the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah announced on Thursday a plan to resume mass iftar (breaking fast) program at the mosque during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan after a hiatus of two years.
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Big increase expected in arrival of Umrah pilgrims in coming months
A big increase is expected in the arrival of foreign Umrah pilgrims over the coming three months, ending with Ramadan, which is the peak annual Umrah season.
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Grand Mosque in Makkah ups readiness to receive worshippers
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque increased the operational capacity for the assets of the Grand Mosque and its facilities through a package of works related to technical and operational services offered for worshippers.
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Radisson unveils big Saudi plan, set to open 20 new hotels
The Radisson Group has announced plans to open 20 new hotels over the next three years in key Saudi cities including Makkah and Jeddah as part of its big expansion strategy for the kingdom, offering a total of 1,600 rooms.
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Omicron threat: Umrah services again hit; Kashmir operators suffer Rs 30 crore loss
Omicron has dealt a crushing blow to the fledgling Hajj and Umrah service sector in Kashmir.
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Permits for prayer at Rawdah Sharif and visiting Prophet’s grave will be issued once a month
There must be an interval of 30 days for obtaining a second permit for prayer at the Rawdah Sharif and visiting the Prophet's grave after performing the rituals on the basis of the first issued permits.
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First Batch of Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims in 2022 Leaves for Saudi Arabia
As many as 419 pilgrims left Indonesia for Saudi Arabia on Saturday to perform Umrah, thereby marking the Southeast Asian country’s foremost Umrah departure after two years since the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
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