10.3 million worshippers prayed at Prophet's Mosque during first 3rd of Ramadan
5 April 2023

10.3 million worshippers prayed at Prophet's Mosque during first 3rd of Ramadan

The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah has witnessed a huge crowd of visitors, reaching about 10.3 million worshippers during the first of the third of Ramadan.

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Haramain High-Speed Railway benefits travelers, worshipers
5 April 2023

Haramain High-Speed Railway benefits travelers, worshipers

The high-speed train transports thousands of passengers daily to various destinations, especially between the Two Holy Mosques, providing a rapid transport system that enables Umrah performers to reach directly the Grand Mosque or the Prophet's Mosque in a short time, through regular trips.

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Reservations for Umrah and Rawdah visit are full as Nusuk App shows grey color
4 April 2023

Reservations for Umrah and Rawdah visit are full as Nusuk App shows grey color

The Nusuk electronic application showed that there is no possibility to obtain a reservation to perform the Umrah pilgrimage or a visit to the Rawdah Sharif at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah during the remaining days of the holy month of Ramadan

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Makkah hotel occupancy rate hits 80%, the highest in 3 years
3 April 2023

Makkah hotel occupancy rate hits 80%, the highest in 3 years

The hotel and accommodation sector in Makkah witnessed a huge surge during the Ramadan season of 2023, as the hotel occupancy rate reached 80%, the highest in three years. This is in accordance with data released by the Hajj and Umrah Committee at Makkah Chamber.

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It is not mandatory for foreign pilgrims’ service providers to establish service companies
3 April 2023

It is not mandatory for foreign pilgrims’ service providers to establish service companies

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has made the finishing touches to the amendments in some articles of the Law of Service Providers for Foreign Pilgrims which is in line with the latest developments while contributing to improve the services provided to the pilgrims.

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Hajj Ministry begins 2nd phase of registration for domestic pilgrims
2 April 2023

Hajj Ministry begins 2nd phase of registration for domestic pilgrims

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the launch of the second phase of registration of Hajj for domestic pilgrims with the aim of providing an opportunity for those who had performed Hajj five or more years ago.

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Hajj and Umrah Prosecution inaugurated next to Grand Mosque
1 April 2023

Hajj and Umrah Prosecution inaugurated next to Grand Mosque

Attorney General and Chairman of the Public Prosecution Council Sheikh Saud Bin Abdullah Al-Mujab has inaugurated the Hajj and Umrah Prosecution next to the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

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Pilgrims must avoid carrying large amount of money and jewelry
1 April 2023

Pilgrims must avoid carrying large amount of money and jewelry

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has advised pilgrims to avoid carrying large amounts of money and jewelry while performing Umrah rituals.

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Umrah reservations for the last 10 days of Ramadan are now available
30 March 2023

Umrah reservations for the last 10 days of Ramadan are now available

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the opening of Umrah reservations for the last 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan.

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Pilgrims must respect holy places' sanctity and not to be preoccupied with taking photos
26 March 2023

Pilgrims must respect holy places' sanctity and not to be preoccupied with taking photos

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah called on all visitors of the holy mosques to respect the sanctity of these places and to adhere to morals while taking photos.

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Umrah is not allowed to be repeated in Ramadan
25 March 2023

Umrah is not allowed to be repeated in Ramadan

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stressed that pilgrims are not allowed to repeat Umrah during Ramadan, and they have the right to perform it only once.

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Permit not required for prayer at Two Holy Mosques during last 10 days of Ramadan
20 March 2023

Permit not required for prayer at Two Holy Mosques during last 10 days of Ramadan

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah clarified on Monday that it is not required to obtain a permit to offer prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan.

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