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Pilgrims safely end Hajj journey
Pilgrims safely performed the last stoning ritual on Jamarat Bridge in Mina on Sunday before moving back to Makkah’s Grand Mosque to complete their Hajj with the last circumambulation of the Kaaba known as “Farewell Tawaf.” The
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Saudi village is a treasure hidden above the clouds
Saudi Arabia’s southern Al-Souda mountains harbor one of the Kingdom’s most prized hidden treasures. At 3,000 meters above sea level, a hidden village above the clouds gives spectacular views on the world below. The village of Al-Souda
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Saudis’ love of volunteering on full display during Hajj
Though the coronavirus pandemic has affected many things, the culture of volunteering continues to remain strong in Saudi Arabia, as citizens serve the Kingdom’s visitors from all over the world. Mashael Al-Mubarak, the general director of
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Pilgrims perform final hajj rituals as Muslims worldwide mark Eid Al-Adha
Small groups of pilgrims performed one of the final rites of the hajj on Friday as Muslims worldwide marked the start of the Eid Al-Adha holiday amid
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SR187m of debt paid via Saudi Arabia's Furijat initiative
The value of debt paid through donations as part of the Interior Ministry’s Furijat initiative has reached more than SR187 million ($50
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Women police officers join Makkah’s Hajj security forces for first time
Saudi women police officers have been fronting Makkah’s security force for the first time during this year’s Hajj season. Following
Read MoreFirst Hajj 2020 daily round-up focuses on health precautions
Saudi authorities are taking all possible precautions to ensure that Hajj is as safe for pilgrims as possible in light of the coronavirus pandemic, Ministry of Health spokesman Mohammed Al-Abd Al-Ali said on Wednesday. “All the necessary
Read MoreSaudi Visual Arts Authority gets board of directors
The Culture Ministry announced on Monday the formation of the board of directors of the Visual Arts Authority. Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan is the chairman of the board while Deputy Culture Minister Hamed bin Mohammed
Read MoreAmer Al-Hamoud, Saudi Arabia’s Film Authority board member
Amer Al-Hamoud was recently appointed a member of Saudi Arabia’s Film Authority board of directors. The Film Authority will be responsible for developing the industry by creating and proposing strategies for the sector. Al-Hamoud has been
Read MoreThe journey begins: 1,000 pilgrims arrive in Mina for first day of Hajj
About 1,000 pilgrims converge on the Mina Valley outside Makkah on Wednesday to begin their spiritual journey of a lifetime. The Day of Tarwiyah (fetching water) marks the beginning of Hajj. There are no major rituals, so the pilgrims will spend
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