Minister ensures abundant supply of essential foodstuffs during Hajj season
Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadhly said that abundant supply of essential food items will be made available during the upcoming Hajj season
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Vaccinations against Covid-19, meningitis and seasonal flu mandatory for Hajj
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has revealed the mandatory vaccines that prospective pilgrims are required to take before performing this year's Hajj. Vaccinations against Covid-19, meningitis and seasonal flu mandatory for Hajj.
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Ministry to issue domestic Hajj pilgrim permits from Friday
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will start issuing Hajj permits on Friday to domestic pilgrims who have completed the payment of fees for the packages that they have reserved with companies providing pilgrimage services.
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Last date for pilgrims to get vaccines is 10 days before Hajj season
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stated that the last date for pilgrims to take the vaccines is 10 days before the Hajj season.
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Umrah permits remain mandatory after Ramadan
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that the condition of obtaining a permit to perform the Umrah remains mandatory for pilgrims after Ramadan.
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Shawwal 10 is last date for domestic pilgrims to pay final installment of Hajj reservation
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set the 10th of Shawwal as the last date for domestic pilgrims to pay the third and final installment of their Hajj reservation.
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Makkah Emir orders to evaluate quality of transport services provided to pilgrims
Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and chairman of the Supreme Authority for Monitoring Transportation of Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims, has issued directives for the meticulous evaluation of the quality of transport services provided to Umrah pilgrims and worshipers to and from the Grand Mosque
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Sudanese pilgrims hosted by Hajj and Umrah Ministry after flights suspension
The Sudanese pilgrims who were supposed to return to their country have been hosted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah after the flights were suspended following the current situation in Sudan.
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What keeps the mataf floors cool despite the searing heat of Makkah?
What is the secret of the coolness of the floors of the Grand Mosque in the mataf (circumambulating area around the Holy Kaaba) in Makkah even in searing temperatures?
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Makkah and Madinah now host 1.3 million foreign pilgrims and visitors
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said that Makkah and Madinah are witnessing this year the inflow of record number of foreign pilgrims and visitors and there are currently 1.3 million of them present in the two holy cities.
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King Abdulaziz Road opens temporarily in Makkah
Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Badr bin Sultan inaugurated on Monday the temporary King Abdulaziz Road in Makkah.
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Ministry determines no-pray areas in Grand Mosque for pilgrims
Pilgrims must avoid praying in corridors, entrances and exits, and praying in the path of vehicles.
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