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Saudi: Wristband devices for children installed at Grand Mosque entrances
Riyadh: The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has installed three identification (ID) wristband printing devices for children at the main entrances of the Grand…
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List of celebs performing Umrah in Ramzan 2024: Gauahar to Hania
Mumbai: The holy month of Ramzan is underway and the air is infused with a sense of spirituality and reflection for millions around the world. In the spirit of Ramzan 2024, a…
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Hyderabad man ‘missing’ for 7 months in Saudi Arabia, wife seeks MEA help
Hyderabad: The wife of a Hyderabad man who went missing in August 2023 has appealed to authorities for help. A resident of Jahanuma, Rasheed Unnisa, has been attempting to find leads to…
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Hania Aamir performs her first Umrah in Ramzan, says ‘Blessed’
Islamabad: Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, known for her roles in popular dramas like “Mere Humsafar” and “Ishqiya,” enjoys a massive fanbase in both Pakistan and India. Hania is now making headlines as…
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Saudi Arabia: Omani man treks 2500 km to Makkah for Umrah
Cairo: Abdullah Al Kathiri, an Omani traveller, has accomplished an incredible feat by walking 2,500 kilometres from his hometown of Salalah to Makkah in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, the minor pilgrimage.…
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Golf carts for tawaaf at Makkah’s Grand Mosque; check timings, cost & more
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has set up a golf cart service to help the elderly and people with disabilities…
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Everyday 80 Zamzam water samples are checked at Prophet’s Mosque: Report
Riyadh: Some 80 samples of Zamzam water are taken from various sources at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah daily and examined to ensure that it is safe, according to a report by…
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Saudi Arabia: Haramain gears up to operate over 2,700 trips during Ramzan
Riyadh: The Haramain High Speed Railway is gearing up to operate more than 2,700 trips and accommodate over 1.3 million passengers during the current holy month of Ramzan. The decision aims to…
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Watch: Pilgrims perform tawaaf on golf carts at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: In a significant move, the authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have launched smart golf carts for the pilgrims to perform tawaaf (circumambulation) rituals around the holy Kaaba in…
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Gauahar Khan breaks down in Madinah, video goes viral
Mumbai: Gauahar Khan and Zaid Darbar, accompanied by their son Zehaan, are currently in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah for the first time as a family. The couple, currently in Madinah, will…
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170 volunteers provide medical care to pilgrims at Grand Mosque during Ramzan
Makkah: A total of 170 volunteers joined the Sawaed Health Project to provide medical and emergency services to pilgrims and worshippers inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during the current…
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Gauahar Khan jets off to perform first Umrah with son Zehaan
Mumbai: Actress Gauahar Khan, known for her recent hosting gig on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11, is currently on a break from work and has embarked on a spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia.…
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Bangladeshi pilgrim saved after respiratory distress at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: A medical team saved the life of an Bangladeshi pilgrim who suffered respiratory distress and fainted while performing the Umrah rituals in the Grand Mosque of Makkah. The ambulance teams from…
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Al-Taneem Mosque: Historic site for Umrah performers in Makkah
The Al-Taneem Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is a significant historical landmark and one of the oldest mosques in Islam, known for Muslims performing Umrah. It is located 7 km northwest of…
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Fans react to Aly Goni’s Umrah photos, ‘Remove tattoo first’
Mumbai: Television actor Aly Goni, known for his stint in ‘Bigg Boss 14’, is currently in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan. The 33-year-old actor shared glimpses…