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His Royal Highness King Salman arrives in Mina to oversee pilgrim services
His Royal Highness King Salman arrived in Mina, in the holy city of Makkah on Monday, to supervise the services provided during the Hajj pilgrimage. According to Saudi Press Agency "As Custodian of the Two Holy Mosqu
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Video: Kaaba's Kiswa changing ceremony in Makkah
The annual ceremony to replace the covering (Kiswa) of the holy Kaaba began early morning today (Monday) in Saudi Arabia, where millions of Muslims have gathered to perform the Haj. There is no greater day to do the annual changing of the
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Only Saudi Women Will Be Allowed to Drive Family Taxi Cabs
The Public Transport Authority has approved granting licenses to the family taxi cabs which will be driven by Saudi women drivers only. It said passengers of the family taxi cabs will be limited to men and children of various
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Saudi telecoms company offers 1 GB free for users on the days of Tarwiya and Arafat
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has announced it will provide 1GB free for every pilgrim who uses its prepaid services as a gift to pilgrims during
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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
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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
Read More9 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 accessibility around the clock to pilgrims over the years. Many pilgrims, especially elder ones, who
Read More2m 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 8th, corresponding August 19th, with Hajj authorities fully geared for ensuring full safety for the
Read MoreCeremony 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 Al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar (corresponding to Aug. 20, The ceremony of replacing the
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: &
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