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More than 2 million pilgrims complete journey to Mount Arafat for second day of Hajj
More than 2.37 million faithful, topping last year's figures, from around the world ascended the vast plains of Arafat to pray and repent at the climax of the annual pilgrimage of Haj, according to the final statistics issued by
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80% of Heart Attacks Could Have Been Avoided with These 5 Things
Heart attacks are life-threatening and are in fact, the number one killer in the United States. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that at least 17.5 million people died because of cardiovascular disease in 2012. Three out of four of the
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Uefa Player of the Year: Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo & Mohamed Salah shortlisted
Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah are the final nominees to be the Uefa men's Player of the Year. Real Madrid midfielder Modric, new Juventus striker Ronaldo and Liverpool forward Salah were chosen by a panel of 80 coaches and
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His Royal Highness King Salman arrives in Mina to oversee pilgrim services
His Royal Highness King Salman arrived in Mina, in the holy city of Makkah on Monday, to supervise the services provided during the Hajj
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Eid Al Adha 2018: All you need to know
Hijjah moon was sighted on Saturday evening. Therefore, the Day of Arafat will fall on Monday, August 20. According to a release issued by the
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Denmark bus driver speaks out after assault that went viral
John Nasir Khan, a Copenhagen bus driver who was assaulted at work in an attack that gained international attention, has spoken publicly about what
Read MoreAseel Al-Hamad wants to blaze trail for Saudi women in motorsport
When Aseel Al-Hamad took the wheel of the 2012 Renault Formula One car during the French Grand Prix weekend in June, on the same day her home country Saudi Arabia finally lifted the controversial driving ban on women, she had a clear mission for the
Read MoreVideo: Kaaba's Kiswa changing ceremony in Makkah
The annual ceremony to replace the covering (Kiswa) of the holy Kaaba began early morning today (Monday) in Saudi Arabia, where millions of Muslims have gathered to perform the Haj. There is no greater day to do the annual changing of the
Read MoreOnly Saudi Women Will Be Allowed to Drive Family Taxi Cabs
The Public Transport Authority has approved granting licenses to the family taxi cabs which will be driven by Saudi women drivers only. It said passengers of the family taxi cabs will be limited to men and children of various
Read MoreSaudi telecoms company offers 1 GB free for users on the days of Tarwiya and Arafat
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has announced it will provide 1GB free for every pilgrim who uses its prepaid services as a gift to pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season. The gift is aimed at facilitating their experience during Hajj on
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