Exhibition a key arm to enrich visitor’s experience through valuable collectibles, modern tech
7 May 2022

Exhibition a key arm to enrich visitor’s experience through valuable collectibles, modern tech

The architecture of the Prophet’s Mosque, which spanned for more than 1,400 years, is a witness to the beauty and accuracy of Islamic architecture with its engineering designs and exquisite urban decorations.

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First batch of Iranian Hajj Pilgrims to leave for Saudi Arabia on June 13
7 May 2022

First batch of Iranian Hajj Pilgrims to leave for Saudi Arabia on June 13

The first flight that is going to take Iranian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj will leave on June 13, an official said.

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Pakistan stops private operators from collecting advance payments from Hajj pilgrims
6 May 2022

Pakistan stops private operators from collecting advance payments from Hajj pilgrims

Pakistan has barred private tour operators and individuals from collecting money from Hajj pilgrims in advance.

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Ministry warns domestic pilgrims against fake Hajj websites
6 May 2022

Ministry warns domestic pilgrims against fake Hajj websites

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah warned people who wish to perform Hajj from inside the Kingdom against dealing with any suspicious websites claiming to help with the Hajj registration.

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Hajj 2022 from Algeria: new conditions on the menu
5 May 2022

Hajj 2022 from Algeria: new conditions on the menu

It is after being suspended for two consecutive years due to the sanitary conditions that the world has experienced following the spread of the “Corona” epidemic, that preparations for the new Hajj season have started in Algeria.

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Madinah governor inaugurates Prophet’s Mosque architecture exhibition
5 May 2022

Madinah governor inaugurates Prophet’s Mosque architecture exhibition

Madinah Region Governor Prince Faisal Bn Salman has inaugurated the Exhibition of the Prophet’s Holy Mosque Architecture, which displays the history of expansions the mosque.

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Umrah season for foreign pilgrims to end May 31
5 May 2022

Umrah season for foreign pilgrims to end May 31

The current Umrah season for Muslims traveling to Saudi Arabia from outside the Kingdom will end on May 31.

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TH now offers ‘dam’, ‘qurban’ payment services through THiJARI application
5 May 2022

TH now offers ‘dam’, ‘qurban’ payment services through THiJARI application

Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) says it will be providing 'dam' (penalty) and qurban (the act of offering sacrifice) payment services through the THiJARI application starting May 9 for would-be pilgrims during the Haj season this year.

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Hajj: Nearly 5,000 places for Tunisian pilgrims this season
4 May 2022

Hajj: Nearly 5,000 places for Tunisian pilgrims this season

Saudi Arabia has granted 4,972 places to Tunisian pilgrims for this Hajj season, against an average of 11 thousand in previous years, with a maximum age of 65 years and health procedures relating to the COVID-19 to be followed.

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Over 720 hours of broadcasting in various languages at the Grand Mosque
4 May 2022

Over 720 hours of broadcasting in various languages at the Grand Mosque

The Languages and Translation Unit has delivered the message of the Two Holy Mosques to the rest of the world, in different languages, through the Al-Haramain digital platform and FM radio frequencies.

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Jeddah airport sees chaotic scenes
4 May 2022

Jeddah airport sees chaotic scenes

The King Abdulaziz International Airport on Tuesday witnessed chaotic scenes with large numbers of departing passengers coming well before their flights scheduled time causing overcapacity.

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Online platform Zamzam puts Umrah pilgrims few clicks away
3 May 2022

Online platform Zamzam puts Umrah pilgrims few clicks away

Zamzam, an online platform for Umrah travels, has been clocking record numbers with scores of pilgrims opting to undertake the arduous journey to the holy sites of Saudi Arabia in a few clicks.

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