6-month jail, SR50,000 in fine among penalties for transporting Hajj pilgrim without permit
6-month jail, SR50,000 in fine among penalties for transporting Hajj pilgrim without permit
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Saudi Electricity powers up for Hajj with SR480m spending plan
The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) is spending more than SR480 million ($127.9 million) on new projects around Makkah and the holy sites in preparation for the upcoming Hajj season.
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Hajj Ministry inspects pilgrims reception centers in Makkah
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Abdelfattah Bin Suleiman Mashat, said that the ministry has identified three mechanisms for receiving pilgrims.
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Two mosques in the Holy Sites furnished with new carpets, facilities
Pilgrims are set to perform shortened and advanced Dhuhr (noon) and Asr (afternoon) combined prayers in and around Namira Mosque on Arafat Day, the climax of Hajj, as per the tradition of Prophet Mohammed and the carpets have been fitted to make it easy for pilgrims to finish their Hajj ritual.
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Makkah emir hands over kiswa to senior keeper of Kaaba
The President of the General Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais said that the handing over of the kiswa is a representation of the leadership's great attention and care for the Holy Kaaba.
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Online registration for this year’s Hajj complete, says ministry
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the completion of online registration for 60,000 domestic pilgrims for this years’ Hajj.
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Hajj Sermon to be translated into 10 languages for 100 million listeners
Saudi Government has announced that the translation of the Hajj sermon will be broadcasted in 10 languages including Urdu for nearly 100 mil
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Health escort for every 20 pilgrims in Hajj 2021
Saudi Arabia will designate a health escort for every 20 pilgrims in the annual Hajj season due later this month, according to a Saudi official, as the kingdom has ramped up efforts for organising the Muslim pilgrimage curtailed due to COVID-19.
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52 illegal pilgrims arrested
Brig. Gen. Sami Al-Shuwairekh, the spokesman of the Hajj Security Forces Command, said that 52 pilgrims were caught while trying to enter Makkah without a Hajj permit.
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Experiencing Hajj – in virtual reality
Digital companies Bigitec Studio and Labbaik VR are creating an 'emotional experience' with digital walk-throughs of Makkah's holy sites
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Elaborate arrangements readied for Hajj pilgrims at Grand Mosque
The Agency for Projects and Engineering Studies at the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques unveiled its elaborate arrangements for the pilgrims at the Grand Mosque during the upcoming Hajj.
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Saudi Arabia approves general emergency plan for Hajj
Saudi Arabia’s interior minister has approved the general emergency plan for this year’s Hajj.
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