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After 7 months, Umrah gradually to be resumed from Oct 4 for locals and Nov 1 for those abroad
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would start allowing pilgrims to perform Umrah in gradual stages, while taking the necessary precautions as reported by Arab News. The Ministry of Interior said the decision was made after assessing the developments of the coronavirus and in response to the desire of Muslims around the world to perform […] More
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Over 90,000 mosques to reopen in Saudi Arabia after sanitisation, except mosques in Makkah
Over 90,000 mosques will reopen on Sunday after being sanitised, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) announced on Thursday. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance is all set to reopen more than 90,000 major and minor mosques across the Kingdom, except mosques in Makkah. The ministry and its staff have already embarked on maintenance, cleaning […] More
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First woman to reach Makkah for Umrah on bicycle by a 53-day journey from Tunisia
Tunisian Cyclist Sara Haba became the first woman to reach the Makkah on a bicycle. She traveled to Saudi Arabia and made the pilgrimage journey in 53 days as reported by Al-Araby. Haba traveled across the desert into Egypt and Sudan for weeks on end, mostly by herself, and documented her travels using the hashtag […] More
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Canada, Netherlands join Gambia’s fight for Rohingya Muslims
On November 11th 2019, The Gambia government filed a lawsuit at The Hague demanding accountability on the systematic violations of the rights of minority Rohingya Muslims by the Government of Myanmar. Following this, Canada, Netherlands and The Gambia have agreed to form a tripartite joint working group to pursue the case as reported by The […] More
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Oldest Hajj pilgrim? Indonesian man claiming to be 130 arrives in Saudi Arabia for hajj
An Indonesian man claiming to be 130-years-old arrived in the Kingdom Wednesday to perform Hajj in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) and Arab News reported. Ohi Aidros Samri arrived at the King Abdulaziz International Airport with his family of six. He is being hosted by the King Salman’s Hajj and Umrah Guests Program to […] More
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Saudi Arabia plans to introduce Chinese into the curriculum at all education levels
Saudi Arabia and China on Friday agreed to include the Chinese language as a curriculum at all stages of education in schools and universities across the Kingdom as reported by Arab News. The agreement came during a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and a high-level Chinese delegation in the capital Beijing, in […] More
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Brazilian footballer Sergio Ricardo embraces Islam and performs Umrah in Ramadan
Days after announcing his conversion to Islam, Brazilian footballer Sergio Ricardo Neves was spotted in Makkah performing Umrah as reported by StepFeed. Ricardo, as he’s called in the region, is well-known for his career as a foreign footballer in Saudi Arabia. He’s played with many local teams such as Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli. Footage capturing him during his visit to […] More
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Pilgrims may soon travel to Madinah on camel backs
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is currently giving final touches to a fascinating project that will allow pilgrims and visitors as well as citizens and residents of the Kingdom to travel to Madinah on camels following the route that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had taken during his Hijrah (migration) to […] More
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Pakistan maintained ban on Valentine’s Day celebration, but Saudi Arabia has quietly permitted it
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday maintained its previous judgement of imposing a ban on celebrations of Valentine’s Day on February 14 across the country. The court ordered Islamabad chief commissioner to ensure implementation of court directives while taking actions against the people who celebrate this day. The order read that no arrangements could be […] More
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Pakistan International Airlines bans music and will play Quranic verses on flights to Saudi Arabia
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has banned in-flight entertainment for pilgrims travelling to Jeddah and Madina and will only play Quranic verses and naats for them, an official of the national carrier said on Thursday. The decision was taken “in light of peoples’ sentiments,” PIA spokesman Mashhood Tajawar told PTI. Cash-strapped PIA has been running […] More
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Saudi provided free nap pods for those on hajj, inspired by Japan
Mansour Al Amer swipes a card to reveal a narrow sleep pod, reminiscent of Japan’s famed capsule hotels. But this pod has been in Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj pilgrimage. The kingdom planned to introduce capsule rooms in the western city of Mina during hajj time, as the estimated two million Muslim faithful gathered. The free […] More
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These heartwarming pictures of the security forces during hajj will guarantee make you smile
Their mission is the safety and security of every pilgrim — but safety and security take many forms. Which is why the Saudi security forces on duty at the Hajj this year could be seen carrying out a raft of tasks, from helping the disabled, pushing wheelchairs and providing directions to anyone who was lost, […] More
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