Evolution of Makkah’s landscape and transport helps pilgrims, visitors
During the past few decades the transport sector in Makkah has overcome major challenges by implementing innovative ideas and technology, transforming the landscape of the city.
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Saudi Arabia’s Eatmarna app promises safe & smooth Umrah experience
Travelers visiting Makkah to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramadan will find their visits smoother and safer, thanks to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s Eatmarna app.
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Haj 2022’s largest percentage to be for foreign pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah said that the largest percentage and share of Hajj for this year, 1443 AH-2022 AD, will be for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom, local media reported.
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Saudi Arabia to welcome one million pilgrims in Hajj 2022
Saudi Arabia decided to raise the number of Hajj pilgrims for this year to one million from inside and outside the Kingdom, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday
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Traffic Directorate answers pilgrims' FAQs about Makkah’s central area
The General Directorate of Traffic (Muroor) answered on Saturday the pilgrims' frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the way to get in the central area of Makkah during Umrah season in 1443 AH.
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Security forces investigate ruckus inside Makkah Grand Mosque
The Special Forces for Hajj and Umrah Security started investigations into a quarrel that took place between two people in the Al-Mas'a area of the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Thursday.
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Islam’s first mosque to expand tenfold, says Saudi crown prince
Quba Mosque, the first mosque built by Prophet Muhammed, will increase in size tenfold, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince announced. The new project will mean the mosque in Madinah will see the largest development in its history, expanding to 50,000 square meters.
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Haj cost in 2022 may rise to RM25,000
LEMBAGA Tabung Haji (TH) expects the cost for muassasah pilgrims to perform haj in 1443H/2022 to increase to more than RM25,000 per person, following the increase in taxes and new service charges imposed by the Saudi Arabian government, compared in 2019 of RM22,900.
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How Saudi authorities overseeing the holy Zamzam well have moved with the times
Zamzam water, drawn from the well beneath the Grand Mosque in Makkah, is at the very heart of the ancient beliefs that underpin the Islamic faith. Yet in the 21st century, science and technology have been recruited to ensure that the holy water is both safe for human consumption and continues to flow to meet the needs of the millions of pilgrims who visit the Two Holy Mosques every year.
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World’s largest cooling stations add comfort to worshippers at Makkah Grand Mosque
Saudi Arabia has harnessed highly advanced technologies to provide the best ever facilities and services to the pilgrims and worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah.
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Faithful Flock To Mecca During Holy Ramzan Despite Increase In Cost
Having been forced to skip Umrah in Ramzan in the last two years due to the pandemic, many affluent Muslims in the city are rushing to Mecca to perform Umrah during the holy month.
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22 tours carried out per day to perfume Prophet’s Mosque during Ramadan
The Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, represented by the administration of perfuming the Prophet’s Mosque, continues its works on a daily basis during Ramadan to perfume the Prophet’s Mosque with the best kinds of fragrance and incense.
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