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Saudi Authorities Ramp Up Hajj Season Preparations
ZATCA and Islamic Affairs launch comprehensive services to welcome arriving pilgrims.
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Saudi Arabia Announces Strict Hajj 2026 Permit Penalties
New regulations ensure a safe and peaceful environment for all worshippers. Prioritizing Pilgrim Safety The Ministry of Interior recently announced penalties for Hajj 2026 permit violations. These rules apply to the upcoming 1447 AH pilgrimage
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Makkah Police Arrest Man for Fake Hajj Permits
Authorities urge the public to report online scams and follow official entry rules. Cracking Down on Online Fraud Makkah police recently arrested a man for promoting fake Hajj permits. The Egyptian resident posted fraudulent advertisements
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RGA Finalizes Infrastructure for Upcoming Hajj Season
Specialized teams and AI technology ensure safe travel for millions of pilgrims. Total Readiness for Hajj The Roads General Authority (RGA)
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UAE Residents Expect Nine-Day Eid Al Adha Vacation
UAE residents can look forward to a massive long weekend in May. Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha provide the longest 2026 public holiday. Astronomers
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Student volunteers guide pilgrims at Makkah's Grand Mosque
Eighty students from the Grand Mosque Institute have taken part in volunteer work at Makkah’s Grand Mosque following the gradual return of
Read MoreSaudi ministry announces quarantine rules for foreign pilgrims
MAKKAH: People arriving in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah are not supposed to wear Ihram on their arrival, as they have to undergo a three-day quarantine in their hotels, said Dr. Amr Al-Maddah, chief planning and strategy officer at the Ministry of
Read MoreMore than 125k perform Umrah during first phase
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that more than 125,000 people had performed Umrah in the first phase of its return, confirming that no infections had been recorded among pilgrims so far. “The first phase was
Read MoreWorshippers’ safety is Saudi Arabia’s top priority, says Hajj minister
JEDDAH: Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Dr. Mohammed Saleh Benten said on Monday health, safety, and security of worshippers are at the top of the government’s priorities. Speaking at an online seminar titled “Umrah amid simple procedures
Read MoreUmrah app adds new permits for prayers in holy mosques
JEDDAH: A new set of permits was added for pilgrims in the Umrah app Eatmarna on Tuesday, the undersecretary of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and supervisor of the app, Abdulrahman Shams, announced. “The new permits include one for prayers
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