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Pilgrims stone Jamrat Al-Aqaba
Hajj pilgrims threw pebbles in Mina on the first day of Eid Al-Adha, and stoned Jamrat Al-Aqaba with seven pebbles. Pilgrims expressed happiness with the ease of throwing pebbles, security, health and ambulatory services, cleanliness and their
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Saudi Red Crescent attends to 5,000 cases during Hajj Tarwiyah, Arafat days
Nearly 5,000 Hajj pilgrims during the days of Tarawiyah and Arafat at several of their medical centers in Mecca, Mina and Medina, According Saudi Red Crescent teams reported alarabiya. Those treatments included 1,739 cases who were tra
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Hajj sites of Mina register new record of high electric load during Eid
On the first day of Eid al-Adha, the sites of Mina registered a new record of high electric load of 284 megawatts, compared with 256 megawatts last year, an increase of 11%. The head of the western sector, and general supervisor of the
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Millions of pilgrims walk to Mina to perform Jamarat, Eid Al-Adhar prayers
Muslims celebrated the first day of Eid Al-Adha on Tuesday, which marks the closing parts of the Hajj pilgrimage. The massive crowds had spent
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His Royal Highness King Salman to cover costs of sacrificial animals for Hajj and Umrah program pilgrims
King Salman has announced that he will pay for the sacrificial animals for thousands of people benefiting from the Hajj and Umrah program, said
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More than 2 million pilgrims complete journey to Mount Arafat for second day of Hajj
More than 2.37 million faithful, topping last year's figures, from around the world ascended the vast plains of Arafat to pray and repent
Read MoreEid Al Adha 2018: All you need to know
Hijjah moon was sighted on Saturday evening. Therefore, the Day of Arafat will fall on Monday, August 20. According to a release issued by the Saudi Ministry of Civil Service, the holiday will begin on Thursday, August 16, the fifth day of Zul
Read More5 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
Read MoreEid 2018: What is Hajj? What date is Hajj 2018? Hajj and Eid EXPLAINED
EID AL-ADHA, the second of the two Islamic holidays, celebrated each year, is almost upon us. So what is Hajj? What date is Hajj 2018? The first celebration, Eid al-Fitr, began on Thursday, June 14 this year, the date determined by the Islamic
Read MoreSaudi Arabia announces 11 days Eid Holidays for all employees (Saudi+Expats)
Government Employees: The Ministry of Civil Service has announced Eid-ul-Adha holidays for 11 days for all employees working in the public sector this year. When we say all employees, it includes expatriate employees as well who are working in the
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