10 Umrah companies fined SR50,000 each for failure in services to pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has slapped fines amounting to SR50,000 each on 10 Umrah companies for their failure in offering the required services for the Umrah pilgrims.
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Umrah medical services are distinguished, says British Consul General
The British Consul General Seif Usher has described the health services provided to Umrah pilgrims as distinguished and that the private sector in Makkah has become an essential partner in providing medical services.
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Haj rates to increase by 40% due to downsizing of quota
The prices of flights from Kuwait to perform Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia are expected to increase significantly by 40 percent due to the decrease in the Haj quota, local media reported.
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Umrah package prices soar, tour operators double rates amid Ramadan rush
Umrah travel operators in Riyadh have doubled the price of the pilgrim’s tour package from the regular price of SR110 ($30) to SR200 for each person, and this will triple in anticipation of a heavy rush during the Ramadan season.
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Banu Anif Mosque in Madinah
Madinah is home to many Islamic historical sites closely related to the journey of Prophet Muhammad. It was witness to various exploits and stories documented in Islamic history and mentioned in the noble Hadith. Among these sites is the Banu Anif Mosque, located southwest of the Quba Mosque. It is a prominent place for Madinah visitors during their journeys of faith for Hajj
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Security forces arrest a number of beggars in Makkah, Grand Mosque
The security authorities in Makkah have arrested a number of residents and violators who were caught begging, including two at the Grand Mosque.
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Prophet’s Mosque's agency provides guidance services in 10 international languages
The Assisting Agency for Languages and Translation provides its services for visitors of the Prophet’s Mosque through guiding and instructing them and answering their inquiries in several locations at the yards of the Prophet’s Mosques.
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Saudi Red Crescent tended to more than 11,000 reports in Grand Mosque
Saudi Arabia's Red Crescent Authority had tended to more than 11,000 reports in the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Assistant Director General of Makkah region for Technical Affairs, Hassan Nafei, said.
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Makkah Health Department provides preventive and ambulatory services for Umrah performers
Makkah Health Department has continued to provide preventive and ambulatory services for Umrah performers via hospitals, primary medical care centers and health centers in Makkah.
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Over 4 million perform Umrah so far in Ramadan
Over 4 million pilgrims have performed Umrah in the first 20 days of Ramadan. The Tafweej and Crowds Management Department and the participating parties have joined forces to harness all capabilities and provide comfort for pilgrims and worshipers while maintaining the safety of visitors to the Grand Mosque.
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Prophet's Mosque witnesses 14 million worshipers since the beginning of Ramadan
The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah have received about 14,772.46 worshipers and more than 944,355 visitors and worshipers in the Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa since the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques said.
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8 died and 43 injured in bus accident in Madinah
Eight people died and 43 others were injured in a bus accident in Madinah on Friday.
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