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Makkah governor hands over new Kaaba cover to senior caretaker
The Kiswa consists of five pieces; four of them cover the four sides of Kaaba, while the fifth one is hung as a curtain above the door of Kaaba. Preparing the Kiswa takes several months and needs large amounts of precious metals and pure silk.
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Reminder to Saudi citizens, expats: No Hajj without permit
Hajj “permits” have always been one of the issues that pilgrims worry about, whether they are in Saudi Arabia or from any other country in the world. In 2008, a campaign for organizing the pilgrims of the Kingdom was launched under
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Saudi Electricity Company starts issuing electricity bills
The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) announced on Sunday that it has started issuing electricity bills for the month of July from Thursday. The issuance of electricity bills will continue for several days, it said.
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Nigerian pilgrim recovers lost $700 BTA in Saudi hotel
A lucky second Nigerian pilgrim on Sunday in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, recovered her lost Basic Traveling Allowance (BTA) from her hotel camp. The
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Saudi Arabia gives 200 tonnes of dates in handout to Bangladesh
Saudi Arabia has presented Bangladesh with a gift of 200 tonnes of dates. Sayed Al-Gatani, deputy counsellor of the Saudi Embassy in Bangladesh,
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More pilgrims expected from Qatar: Haj Minister
A number of Qatari pilgrims have arrived in the holy cities and more will follow, Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Saleh Benten has said. He did
Read MoreSaudi denies social media ‘rumours’ about expat fees
Saudi’s ministry of Labour and Social Development has “categorically denied social media rumours” about plans to keep the expat fees for companies fixed at the initial level, according to local media reports. In
Read More1,000 Egyptians to perform Haj as King Salman’s guests
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued orders to host 1,000 male and female pilgrims from the families of martyrs of Egyptian armed forces and police. They will be hosted as part of the Program of Guests of Custodian
Read MoreFirst day of Hajj confirmed as Aug. 19
Dhu Al-Hijjah, the 12th month in the Islamic calendar, begins on Sunday (August 12), it was confirmed on Saturday night. The sighting of the crescent moon means that the first day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage will be next Sunday, Aug.
Read MoreHaj Ministry announces fees for canceling local pilgrims’ reservations
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah is set to begin on Sunday receiving applications for cancelation of domestic pilgrims’ reservations in Haj companies and establishments. The ministry confirmed that the reservation can be canceled before
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