More than 450,000 Saudi citizens and residents apply for Hajj permits in 24 hours
Applications for Hajj permits passed the 450,000 mark in the first 24 hours on Monday, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said.
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Non-citizens must register coronavirus vaccination status online before arriving in Kingdom
All foreign nationals coming to Saudi Arabia must register their coronavirus vaccination status online before their arrival in the Kingdom.
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Saudi Arabia Allows Women To Register For Haj Without Male G...
Saudi Arabia has announced that women can now register for the annual Haj pilgrimage without a male guardian (mahram), Al Arabiya News reported on Monday.
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Parliament passes bill to curb irregularities in hajj management
The parliament today passed “Hajj and Umrah Management Bill, 2021” to deal with irregularities and mismanagement in the sector.
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Hajj and Umrah management Bill, 2021 passed
Hajj and Umrah Management Bill, 2021 was passed in the Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday aiming to ensure smooth performing of hajj and umrah by the Muslim devotees and remove irregularities and mismanagement in the sector.
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Heritage Commission registers 624 new archeological sites in Saudi Arabia
The Heritage Commission has accredited the registration of 624 archeological and historical sites in the National Antiquities Register during the first quarter of 2021, increasing the number of archeological sites that have been registered since the establishment of the register to 8,176 sites across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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NAHCON speaks on cancellation of 2021 Hajj for international pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has cancelled Hajj for international pilgrims for the 2021 season
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Over 20 million benefit from ‘Eatamarna’ app
The number of beneficiaries from the “Eatamarna” application has exceeded 20 million, including those holding various kinds of permits. The types of permits include those for prayer in the Grand Mosque, performing Umrah, visiting the Prophet’s Mosque, and praying in the Rawdah Al-Shareefah (which is an area deemed part of Paradise).
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Presidency announces readiness to receive this year’s pilgrims
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques announced completion of all procedures to receive this year’s pilgrims with adherence to health protocols and preventive measures applied at the Two Holy Mosques.
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Women can register for Hajj without male guardian
Three packages have been approved for this year’s pilgrimage, with a government ministry saying that people could register online for Hajj including women without a mahram (male guardian).
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Ministry reveals 3 packages for Hajj, costs from SR12,000 to 16,000
Ministry reveals 3 packages for Hajj, costs from SR12,000 to 16,000
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Smart robot distributes bottles of Zamzam water at Grand Mosque
President of the Presidency of the Affair of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais inaugurated yesterday a smart robot system to distribute bottles of Zamzam water.
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