Indonesian minister visits King Fahd printing complex in Madinah
Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas visited the King Fahd Holy Qur’an Printing Complex in Madinah on Tuesday
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2022 Hajj not certain, mood unclear – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said it still remains in the dark as to the certainty or otherwise of the 2022 hajj exercise. It said, until a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is signed with the Saudi authority, any effort could be in the realm of speculation.
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Raffles Makkah Palace wins luxury hotel awards
Raffles Makkah Palace, an exclusive all-suite hotel, known for its unmatched views of the Holy Kaaba, the Grand Mosque and the holy city, maintained its leading position in the Saudi luxury hospitality market this year as it collected a string of international hospitality and tourism awards.
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Tawaf permit soon for non-Umrah performers
Worshipers other than Umrah performers will also be allowed soon to perform circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba (tawaf), Okaz/Saudi Gazette has learnt from well-informed sources.
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Travel requirements in all countries of world can be checked through Tawakkalna app
The Tawakalna app has provided a new feature that enables travelers to check the travel requirements in all countries of the world.
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Tawakkalna issues permits, transport tickets for Hajj and Umrah services for overseas pilgrims
The Tawakkalna application announced that it has provided a feature to those coming from abroad to Makkah and Madinah to issue permits and purchase transport tickets for Hajj and Umrah services.
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Kabaa’s Roof Cleaned (+Photos)
The roof of the Kaaba in Mecca was cleaned by a specialized team on Monday.
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Bangladeshi calligrapher of Kaaba Kiswa granted Saudi citizenship
Mukhtar Alam Sikder, a Bangladeshi expatriate and a calligrapher of the Holy Kaaba Kiswa, has been granted citizenship of Saudi Arabia under a royal decree.
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Indonesia-Saudi Arabia discussions on umrah regulation to commence
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed to Indonesia having received a diplomatic note from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding discussions centering around holding umrah.
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World's largest mosque in Makkah could lead green charge under solar power plan
Greenpeace report says that installing solar panels at places of worship such as Masjid Al Haram could help protect planet
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Robots at Makkah’s Grand Mosque guide pilgrims with rituals
Smart technology, including a touchscreen robot, is being used to serve visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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Russian astronaut shares photos of Madinah from space
Russian cosmonaut, Anton Shkaplerov, shared the photos of Madinah al Munawwarah – the city of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as seen from the space.
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