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Kaaba’s Kiswah on display outside Makkah for the first time
Riyadh: The second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 at King Abdul Aziz International Airport’s Western Haj Terminal in Jeddah, is showcasing a unique event where the entire Kiswah of the…
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Haj 2025: Saudi Arabia opens registration for citizens, residents
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the opening of registration for Haj 1446 AH/2025 for domestic pilgrims, including citizens and residents. In an announcement on…
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Saudi Arabia to open Haj package bookings for 2025 via Nusuk
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah announced on Thursday, February 6, that Haj package bookings for the 1446 AH/2025 season will soon open via the Nusuk Haj…
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Sheikh Al-Sudais to mark 42 years as Imam of Masjid Al Haram
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, is set to complete 42 years since his appointment as Imam of Masjid Al Haram, Makkah.…
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GCC residents can perform Umrah via multiple visa options
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now perform Umrah rituals through multiple entry visa options. This…
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Saudi Arabia allows foreigners to invest in Makkah, Madinah property
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has announced a groundbreaking policy allowing foreign investors to invest in real estate companies operating in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. This initiative, effective…
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Saudi authorities mandate licensed transport for Umrah pilgrims in Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques released guidelines requiring Umrah pilgrims to use authorized transportation services for their pilgrimage journey. Transportation safety guidelines…
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Saudi Arabia mandates vaccination for Umrah pilgrims from Feb
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that individuals wishing to perform Umrah or visit the Kingdom, regardless of their visa type, must receive the required vaccinations, including the Neisseria meningitis…
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Over 18.5 million foreign pilgrims performed Haj, Umrah in 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Haj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, announced that more than 18.5 million pilgrims from outside the Kingdom performed Haj and Umrah in 2024. This included: 16,924,689…
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Video: Rakhi Sawant sponsors Umrah trips for 15 needy people
Mumbai: Indian entertainment industry’s controversial personality Rakhi Sawant, now known as Fatima after accepting Islam in 2022, began the New Year 2025 on a spiritual note by performing her second Umrah. Videos…
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Video: Saudi Arabia arrest 10 expats for selling fake gold bars
Police in the Makkah Al Mukarramah region, Saudi Arabia, arrested 10 Pakistani expats on Sunday, January 12, for their involvement in a series of financial fraud operations of selling fake gold bars.…
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Saudi Red Crescent handles 345,000 emergency cases in Makkah in 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) medical teams deployed in the Makkah region handled 345,000 emergency cases in 2024. With 154,893 cases, medical emergencies made up the largest portion.…
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Saudi Arabia to witness first-ever display of Kaaba’s Kiswah outside Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 will witness the first-ever public display of the entire Kiswah of the Kaaba (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) outside Makkah. The second edition of the Biennale, titled…
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Watch: Dense clouds cover Makkah Clock Tower
In a stunning weather phenomenon, the iconic Clock Tower in Makkah was recently disappeared from sight as dense clouds engulfed the skyline during heavy rain and thunderstorms across Saudi Arabia. A video…
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Video: Makkah submerged due to massive flooding
The holy city of Makkah has been devasted by a severe flood following a torrential rainfall that hit the region on Monday, January 6, transforming streets into raging rivers and sweeping cars…