First batches of pilgrims arrive in Madinah as Hajj ends officially
1 July 2023

First batches of pilgrims arrive in Madinah as Hajj ends officially

The first batches of pilgrims arrived in Madinah on Saturday to greet the Prophet (peace be upon him) and offer prayers at the Prophet's Mosque after their successful completion of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj

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Saudi Arabia Unveils Plan For 2024 Hajj
1 July 2023

Saudi Arabia Unveils Plan For 2024 Hajj

The Minister for Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah has rolled out a road map for next year’s 2024 Hajj exercise.

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Most pilgrims leave Mina after performing Hajj rituals
30 June 2023

Most pilgrims leave Mina after performing Hajj rituals

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims started leaving the tent city of Mina on Friday afternoon, the second day of tashreeq (Ayyam Al-Tashreeq), after performing the stoning ritual at three Jamarat, pillars symbolizing Satan

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Saudi Arabia unveils plan to link Haramain Train with Mashair Train
30 June 2023

Saudi Arabia unveils plan to link Haramain Train with Mashair Train

In-depth studies are being carried out between the transportation system and the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites to find the best solutions to link these two projects directly through the Makkah Haram: minister

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Over 68,000 tons of waste generated in 12 days
30 June 2023

Over 68,000 tons of waste generated in 12 days

The Holy Makkah Municipality has said that the cleaning contracts for this year's Hajj included 13,549 workers, drivers, supervisors and observers of cleanliness.

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‘E-bracelet’ instrumental in providing fast healthcare for pilgrims
29 June 2023

‘E-bracelet’ instrumental in providing fast healthcare for pilgrims

Several Hajj service providing companies and establishments rely on the e-bracelet of pilgrims to get full data about their health conditions

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Women who humanize Grand Mosque on Khullaif Day
28 June 2023

Women who humanize Grand Mosque on Khullaif Day

The Grand Mosque in Makkah has witnessed a surge of women visitors on the first and second days of Hajj, known as the Khullaif days.

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Pilgrims perform standing at Arafat, pinnacle of pilgrimage
27 June 2023

Pilgrims perform standing at Arafat, pinnacle of pilgrimage

In the height of spiritual salvation, around two million pilgrims from 160 countries around the world performed wuqoof (standing) at Arafat, the most important ritual of Hajj, marking the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage

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Pilgrims start flocking to Mina on Day of Tarwiyah, but what does Tarwiyah mean?
26 June 2023

Pilgrims start flocking to Mina on Day of Tarwiyah, but what does Tarwiyah mean?

Hajj pilgrims start flocking to the holy site of Mina on the day of Tarwiyah in pursuit of the Prophetic Sunnah, but what does the name connote?

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Light insulation and UV protection are among major features of Mina tents
25 June 2023

Light insulation and UV protection are among major features of Mina tents

The sprawling tent city of Mina is well equipped to receive the Hajj pilgrims, who started streaming to the valley, 5 km east of the Makkah Grand Mosque, from Sunday evening

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Saudi girl scouts duties in Hajj to expand during upcoming years
25 June 2023

Saudi girl scouts duties in Hajj to expand during upcoming years

Princess Sama made these remarks while conducting a tour to follow up on girl scouts' work this year. She noted that the number of Saudi girl scouts' participation during this year's Hajj has witnessed an increase.

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Al-Mashaer Train begins first trip for Hajj season
25 June 2023

Al-Mashaer Train begins first trip for Hajj season

Al-Mashaer Train in the Holy Sites had its first trip on Sunday to receive and transport pilgrims of the Hajj 2023-1444.

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