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Hijrah to Madinah: Saudi Arabia’s project to retrace Prophet Muhammad’s journey
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has unveiled an ambitious cultural project designed to retrace Prophet Muhammad’s historic migration journey (Hijrah) from his birthplace Makkah to Madinah. Through this project, the Kingdom…
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Haj pilgrimage 2025: Cong MLC Amer Ali Khan facilitates increase in Rubaath Seats
Hyderabad: In this year’s Haj pilgrimage, the number of seats under the Azizia category of Rubaath has increased from 543 to 710, thanks to Congress MLC Amer Ali Khan’s representation to Hussain…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches drive to ensure purity of Zamzam water for worshippers
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) authors on Friday announced a drive to ensure that the worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca receive the best Zamzam water. The authority distributes 12,090…
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Saudi Arabia: First group of King Salman’s guests completes Umrah
The first group of pilgrims under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visitation in 1446 AH successfully performed Umrah rituals in Madinah. The initiative, approved by King…
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Immediate heart surgery gives new lease of life 50-year-old Indian Haj pilgrim
A 50-year-old Indian pilgrim underwent a life-saving heart surgery at King Abdullah Medical City, which is a part of the Makkah Health Cluster, after suffering a severe heart attack in Saudi Arabia.…
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130-year-old Algerian woman gets warm welcome as she arrives to perform Haj
In a remarkable event, the 130-year-old Algerian woman received a warm reception as Saudi officials welcomed her upon her arrival in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A woman named Sarhouda Setit made…
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Over 300,000 pilgrims without valid Haj permits turned away from Makkah
In a significant move ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage 2024 (1445 AH), Saudi Arabia refused entry of more than 300,000 people into the holy site of Makkah for being unable to…
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Haj authorities crack down on unauthorised entry, impose penalties on violators
The director of Public Security and head of the Hajj Security Committee, Muhammad Al-Bassami, announced that the Hajj security forces are fully prepared to deter and prevent potential threats that could compromise…
- Middle East
Ever wondered why a pillar stands on Mount Arafat?
The Mount of Arafat located at Islam’s holiest place, Makkah is clearly distinguished by a tall pillar installed on top of it. The pillar has a blue base and white topping. But…
- Middle East
Ever wondered why lightning strikes only clock tower in Makkah?
Whenever rain pours in the holy site in Makkah City, thunderstorms and lightning striking the crescent of the clock tower installed in the Kabba premise go viral on social media. Ever wondered…
- Middle East
Saudi offers 4 visa options for Umrah 1445 AH —details here
Riyadh: The first batch of Umrah pilgrims arrived at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Thursday. The Saudi ministry of haj and umrah announced the arrival of…
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See how new mom Sana Khan welcomed hubby Anas post his Haj
Mumbai: Former actress Sana Khan has been blessed with a baby boy. She welcomed her first child on Thursday, July 5. Her husband Mufti Anas Saiyad, who went to Saudi Arabia to…
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Watch: Makkah’s Grand Mosque witnesses surge in women devotees on Khullaif day
Riyadh: The annual tradition of filling the expansive Grand Mosque complex on the days of Tarwiyah and Arafat is deeply ingrained in Arabian culture. It is primarily women who enthusiastically participate in…
- Middle East
1.5M worshippers visited Makkah’s Grand Mosque on eve of Ramzan 25
Riyadh: The Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia recorded more than 1.5 million worshipers and pilgrims on the night of Saturday/Sunday, 25 Ramzan, the Saudi Press Agency (SsPA) reported. The “Saudi Hashtag”…
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Nearly 2 million pilgrims performed Umrah since the start of Ramzan
Riyadh: Close to 2 million Muslims from around the world have performed Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia since the start of the holy month of Ramzan on April 2, 2022,…
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