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Saudis prepare for Rejal Al-Teeb festival to celebrate Asir region’s rich heritage
The Rejal Al-Teeb festival, which will run for 20 days from Aug. 12-31 in the village of Rijal Almaa, explores the southern region’s heritage and culture. The festival is organized by the Ministry of Culture as part of Al-Soudah Season, which
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King Salman to host 1,000 Sudanese pilgrims
King Salman has issued an order to host 1,000 pilgrims from Sudan to perform Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. According to the directive, the 1,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj within the Custodian of the Two Holy
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Some Interesting Facts about Hajj (Pilgrimage)
Hajj is the mandatory religious obligation which is obligatory on every financially or physically stable Muslim once in a lifetime. Every year in the month of Dhul Hajj Muslims from all around the world travel to Saudi Arabia in Makah for offering
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Kiswa of Kaaba raised in preparation for Hajj
The lower part of Kaaba’s Kiswa, the black cloth draped around the holy shrine, was raised 3 meters in preparation for the new Hajj season and
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First group of Sudanese pilgrims arrives in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia has welcomed the first group of Sudanese Hajj pilgrims to arrive in the Kingdom by sea. The president of the Saudi Ports Authority
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Saudis warned against using FaceApp
The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has warned people against using the viral face-transforming mobile application FaceApp, citing the
Read MoreHajj pilgrim medical teams follow Health Ministry guidelines
Medical missions accompanying Hajj pilgrims from overseas countries are following Ministry of Health guidelines, according to officials. The ministry has issued guidelines saying that it requires the teams accompanying pilgrims to comply with
Read MorePrincess Reema meets US treasury chief Steven Mnuchin
Newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar met with US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to discuss opportunities to further strengthen the countries’ partnership. The Saudi Arabian embassy in the US,
Read MoreQur’an, Adhan competitions attract over 21,000 global entries
More than 21,000 people from 162 countries have so far applied to take part in two prestigious Saudi-organized religious competitions. Launched earlier this year by Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the Kingdom’s General Entertainment Authority
Read MoreKing Salman invites Indonesian centenarian to perform Hajj
King Salman has invited an Indonesian man, who is reportedly 140 years old, and his family to perform Hajj, the Saudi embassy in Jakarta said on Wednesday. The centenarian sent his appeal to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a
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