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Video: 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

Only 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

Saudi 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

Health Ministry tips for Hajj well-being

The Health Ministry is providing awareness-raising instructions and tips for Hajj on its official website. These instructions cover chronic

Rain, sandstorm likely to continue in Arafat Monday

Dust storm accompanied by moderate rain was experienced in Arafat on Sunday evening. The holy site would likely witness extreme temperature and high

9 new babies born in holy city ahead of Haj

Providing health care to pilgrims coming from all over the world is a prime challenge. Yet Kingdom has been successfully providing health care

2m pilgrims streaming into Mina from Saturday evening

Two million pilgrims will start streaming into Mina from Saturday evening, marking the beginning of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage on Dhul Hijjah 8th, corresponding August 19th, with Hajj authorities fully geared for ensuring full safety for the

Ceremony to replace covering of Kaaba to take place during dawn prayer of 9th day of Dhu Al-Hijjah

The ceremony to replace the covering (Kiswa) of the holy Kaaba will take place during dawn prayer of the ninth day of the twelfth month of Dhu Al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar (corresponding to Aug. 20, The ceremony of replacing the

More than 54 million pilgrims perform Haj over 25 years

The Haj pilgrimage, which starts at Islam's holiest sites in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, is one of the world's largest annual gatherings. Here are some figures illustrating its scale: &

Policeman who assisted pilgrim had no idea he was being filmed

Jamaan Al-Subyani, the policeman in the security forces of the Grand Mosque who took off his shoes and offered it to an old Pakistani woman pilgrim, said he had no idea he was being filmed and added that what he did was a natural conduct for every