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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 at the climax of the annual pilgrimage of Haj, according to the final statistics issued by

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

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

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

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

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

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 humidity on Monday, the day of standing at Arafat, the main pillar of the annual pilgrimage of

9 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

2m 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

Ceremony 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