Umrah agencies need to be prepared for new rules, SOPs
Umrah management agencies need to be prepared to understand the new rules and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the minor pilgrimage as set by the Saudi Arabian government.
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Special route for people with disabilities connecting ground floor Tawaf area at Grand Mosque
Coordination has been made with all stakeholders to ensure the readiness of the slope before it opens for visitors of the Grand Mosque.
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No need for permit to perform prayer at Prophet’s Mosque
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that there is no need for obtaining permit and taking appointment through the Eatmarna application to perform prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.
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5,000 umbrellas distributed in Grand Mosque
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques distributed 5,000 umbrellas to worshippers and workers at the Grand Mosque on Friday so they can be protected from the sunshine and heat.
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A Saudi citizen has collected 100,000 artifacts in a private museum
Salem al-Hajuri, a Saudi citizen, has collected more than 100,000 artefacts for 30 years and set up a private museum in the Yanbu Commissioner's home.
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10 million pilgrims perform Umrah since launch of safety procedures
The ministry also revealed that more than 12,000 visas have been issued since the Kingdom began to welcome pilgrims from other countries on Aug. 10 this year.
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TH ready to manage pilgrims’ health, safety for next haj season
Despite the haj pilgrimage being postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) still continues its preparations, taking into account the current pandemic situation and developments in Saudi Arabia.
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Seven cricketers depart Dhaka to perform Umrah Hajj
Bangladesh team players are currently in vacation after completing two back to back home series against Australia and New Zealand
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Zamzam containers return to Prophet’s Mosque after a hiatus of over one and a half years
The Zamzam water containers at fixed stations are now available for the faithful at the Prophet’s Mosque after a hiatus of over one and a half years.
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Radisson Hotel Group doubles its presence in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by adding nearly 1000 keys in Thakher Makkah
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of three hotels within the Thakher Makkah megaproject, an urban development in the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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FCT board refunds N432m to 334 intending pilgrims -
The Director of the Board, Malam Nasiru DanMallam, said this at a news conference on the refund of deposits to intending pilgrims on Monday in Abuja.
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6,000 Umrah visas issued for foreign pilgrims in Muharram
Eng. Hisham Saeed, assistant deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah for Hajj and Umrah services, said that a total of 6,000 Umrah visas were issued for foreign pilgrims during the first Hijri month of Muharram.
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