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Makkah governor visits rain-hit province, Civil Defense chief warns residents of further unstable weather
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Makkah governor visited Al-Lith Province following heavy rain that harmed many homes, in addition to inspecting a dam project in the region. He was joined by his undersecretary and individuals from an advisory group
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8 Interesting Facts about the Quran Gateway to Makkah
Most of you must have visited Saudi Arabia for Umrah, Hajj or any other purpose once in your lifetime. After landing at the Jeddah airport, you need to take a ride to enter Makkah. You must have noticed a huge Quran gateway entrance before entering
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Crackdown on illegal souvenir vendors intensified in Makkah
Saudi authorities have intensified their crackdown on unauthorized production and sale of souvenirs representing religious symbols, reported saudigazette. The officials had previously notified the shops about a ban on the sale such
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Largest manuscript copy of Qur’an ready; to be donated to Makkah Haram library
A manuscript copy of the Holy Qur’an, claimed to be largest in the world, will soon be donated to the library of the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
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Saudi court acquits two men charged with burning woman’s car – report
Two men who were charged with setting a Saudi woman’s car on fire shortly after the lifting of the kingdom’s female driving ban have been
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Rain and floods cut off Makkah district
Heavy rains that hit Makkah in recent days have cut off many people living in Al-Rashidiya district of the holy city. Residents of the
Read MoreMakkah crane crash retrial to start on Wednesday
The Criminal Court in Makkah is set to reopen the Makkah crane collapse case on Wednesday after the Supreme Court asked for a retrial, according to reports. The September 2015 incident at the holy city’s Grand Mosque resulted in the deaths
Read MorePunishment for Non-Muslims for entering to Makkah and Madina
Traffic boards instructing diversion for Non-Muslims: If you are a Muslim you must have driven to Makkah and Madina and seen the traffic boards instructing diversion for Non-Muslims. If you are a Non-Muslim and have driven near to Makkah or
Read MoreA Pakistani who saved money for 43 years to perform Hajj dies in Makkah
He saved money for 43 years: Going to Makkah to perform pilgrimage is the dream of every Muslim. It is also considerate that a Muslim can make every possible effort to visit the two grand mosques in Makkah and Madina. We have often heard that
Read MoreMakkah-Madinah one-way tourist class Haramain train ticket to cost SR75
One-way tourist class Haramain prepare ticket among Makkah and Madinah will cost SR75, Makkah-Jeddah SR20, Makkah-Rabigh SR40, Jeddah-Rabigh SR23, Jeddah-Madinah SR63, Rabigh-Madinah SR50. One-way business class ticket among Makkah and
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