Al-Sudais, Al-Harbi discuss security plans at the Grand Mosque
The two also discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two sides as well as the human resources and all preparations and services provided by the presidency while adhering to all health protocols and preventive measures that guarantee the safety of the visitors and Umrah performers.
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Dozens of world’s finest carpets cover floor of Prophet’s Chamber in Madinah
Dozens of the world’s finest carpets cover the floor of Rawdah Al-Sharifah (the Prophet’s Chamber) at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, as part of the Saudi government’s care for the Two Holy Mosques. There are 50 carpets in the chamber and all are crafted from top-quality materials and woven to the highest standards.
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Jabal Omar ropes in Archipelago to manage premium Makkah hotels
Leading Saudi real estate group Jabal Omar Development Company (JODC) has signed up Archipelago International, one of largest privately owned and independent hotel management group in Southeast Asia, for two of its hotel projects in its ambitious Jabal Omar project, located near the Makkah mosque.
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Worshipers perform first Friday prayer in Ramadan at Two Holy Mosques
Worshipers performed the first Friday prayer in Ramadan at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet Mosque in Madinah amid an atmosphere of spirituality and serenity while adhering to intense coronavirus precautionary measures.
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Foreign pilgrims need to follow five steps to perform Umrah
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Thursday announced mechanisms and regulations for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom to perform Umrah.
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60 kg of oud being used to perfume, fumigate Kaaba and Grand Mosque 10 times a day
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques is carrying out operations to perfume the Holy Kaaba and the Grand Mosque 10 times a day, using the finest and superior quality of perfumes and incenses.
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Indonesia awaits Saudi confirmation on Hajj this year
Indonesia said on Wednesday that the country completed preparations for the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage and is now awaiting confirmation from Saudi Arabia on the terms of departure.
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Indonesia’s $10 bln haj fund to invest in Saudi hotels this year - official
Indonesia’s Haj Fund Management Agency (BPKH) this year will invest in hotel operators in Saudi Arabia, executive board member Hurriyah El Islamy, told Salaam Gateway.
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Hajj Organizer Recommends to Suspend 2021 Pilgrimage
Umrah and Hajj Organizers Union suggests to delay the Indonesian hajj pilgrimage until next year due to Covid uncertainty.
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Taraweeh prayer performed at Grand Mosque on first night of Ramadan
Amid an atmosphere of overwhelming spirituality and faith, worshipers on Monday performed Taraweeh prayer at the Grand Mosque on the first night of Ramadan while adhering to all precautionary measures and health protocols.
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No repeat of Umrah in Ramadan
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Monday that pilgrims would be granted permit to perform Umrah only one time during the holy month of Ramadan, which begins on Tuesday.
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King orders to shorten taraweeh prayers to 10 raka’ts at Two Holy Mosques
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, said that the taraweeh prayers will be shortened to 10 raka'ts from 20 raka'ts, and that will be strictly in compliance with the precautionary measures and preventive protocols, prepared by the presidency and other relevant agencies involved in serving the pilgrims and ensuring their safety from coronavirus.
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