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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 diseases, such as advising heart and hypertension patients to see a doctor to make sure they can perform
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5 Virtues of the Day of Arafah every Muslim should know
The Day of Arafah is the most devotional, spiritual and sacred day for all Muslims around the world. According to the Islamic calendar, the Day of Arafah falls on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah. It is observed on the second day of Hajj
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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 humidity on Monday, the day of standing at Arafat, the main pillar of the annual pilgrimage of
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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
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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
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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
Read MoreMore 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: &
Read MoreMagnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Indonesia's Lombok island
A strong magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck Indonesia's Lombok island. The quake's epicenter is located at a shallow depth of 7.9km. The island has been hit by a series of quakes recently, killing hundreds of people.
Read MoreWhy Jackfruit Is Good For Diabetes? Here's The Answer
Jackfruit, the largest tree-borne fruit, is known by many names across the country and world, and is used in cooking in an even more varied style. While some tropical countries use ripened jackfruit to make custards and cakes, in southern India, it
Read MoreHow to Reduce Belly Fat: 10 Foods That Help
Belly fat is a major concern for many. Not only does it make your figure unattractive, but also increases the risk of developing hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. Recently, Public Health England stated for the first time that belly fat is
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