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3 women named directors of health centers in Makkah
Three Saudi women have recently been appointed as directors of health centers in Makkah. These officials maintained that they will strictly adopt the policy of prevention of diseases. “Prevention and creating an creating awareness are the
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Makkah governor kicks off preparations for next pilgrimage
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, governor of Makkah and chairman of the Central Hajj Committee, has consented to hold the Hajj workshop in late Muharram in anticipation of the following journey season in 1440 AH. This came during a meeting of the
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The storm in Makkah reveals the hidden door of the Holy Kaaba
Heavy Storm: During the Hajj 2018, a rare and unexpected storm hit Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The massive storm was observed on August 19, 2018. On Sunday, in noon the storms hit the Holy city. Heavy rains were also observed in Madina. The storm was
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Pilgrims leave Makkah for Madinah to visit Prophet’s Mosque
On completing their six-day scared Haj journey, thousands of pilgrims early Saturday left for Madinah to pay homage to Prophet Muhammad (peace be
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Man commits suicide at Makkah's Grand Mosque
An Arab national committed suicide by throwing himself off the roof of the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Friday morning, reported Arab
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Rotten meat destroyed in Makkah
The southern branch of the Makkah district proceeded with its investigation assaults on illicit slaughterhouses. The raids
Read MoreMakkah emir appreciates services of MoH staff for pilgrims
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah, advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and chairman of the Central Haj Committee, met with Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and senior ministry officials at his office in Mina on Tuesday.
Read MoreVideo: 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
Read MoreHotel collapse in Makkah? Saudi Arabia clarifies
Rumours circulating about the collapse of a hotel in Makkah have been denied by the Saudi Civil Defence.
Read MoreWoman from Uganda saved money for 10 Years to Perform Hajj
She saved money for 10 years: A Ugandan woman has been reportedly saving up money for the last 10 years to afford to make the pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. She has saved up money by working in her smoked fish business, which is a modest
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