Translators of 25 Languages to Assist 60,000 Pilgrims in Hajj 2021
Preparing for yet another exceptional Hajj season under the coronavirus pandemic, the Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry announced preparing a team of 40 official translators that speak 25 different languages to help guide this year’s 60,000 pilgrims.
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Selected pilgrims will get text messages
Hisham Saeed, the assistant undersecretary of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for Hajj and Umrah services, said that the ministry has begun to sort out qualified individuals for this year's Hajj and send out text messages to those who have met all the requirements.
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Holy Kaaba's Kiswa raised, heralding beginning of Hajj season
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques completed on Wednesday night the annual customary raising of the lower part of the Holy Kaaba’s cover (Kiswa) by about three meters in preparation for the upcoming Hajj season.
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Saudi authorities unveil operational plan for Hajj season
Saudi Arabia’s General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques on Wednesday launched its operational plan for this year’s Hajj season. Acting Minister of Media Majid Al-Qasabi said the country’s leaders and people are honored to serve the Two Holy Mosques and all who come to them as pilgrims or visitors.
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Preparation of new shroud of the Holy Ka’abah, photos shared
Riyadh: Preparation of the new shroud of the Holy Ka’aba has been completed in Makah. The shroud of Holy Ka’abah will be changed on 9th Dhul-Hijjah. Accordi
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Saudi Arabia plans new national airline in move away from oil
The move is part of a plan to make the kingdom a global logistics hub, and build ports, rail and road networks.
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Pilgrims can use Hajj smart cards for teller services
Foreign pilgrims use their Hajj smart cards for teller services. The card will allow pilgrims coming from abroad to transfer money from their bank accounts in their respective countries.
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Saudi authorities review Hajj preparations at Prophet’s Mosque and other sites in Madinah
Prince Faisal bin Salman, the governor of Madinah region, has tasked all agencies involved with Hajj to review and enhance their preparations for welcoming pilgrims to the Prophet’s Mosque, and to other mosques and Islamic sites in the region.
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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah sends text messages to 20 percent of registered pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will start sending text messages to registered recipients between the ages of 41 and 50 to acquire a Hajj permit.
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Hajj Ministry calls on pilgrims to complete vaccine doses
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah called on all those who received permits to perform Hajj rituals this year to take the second dose of the vaccine.
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Second phase of Hajj registration gets underway
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Friday announced the launch of the second and final phases of the registration on the electronic path for this year’s Hajj.
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Gambia's president performs Umrah on his visit to Saudi Arabia
Gambia’s President Adama Barrow performed Umrah rituals here on Thursday.
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