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Ramzan 2023: Saudi’s two holy mosques prepare to welcome 3M worshippers
Riyadh: In preparation for the holy month of Ramzan 1444/2023, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Saudi Arabia announced a plan to accommodate nearly 3 million worshippers at the two holy mosques—…
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Saudi: Al Sudais urges worshippers to abide by rules of the two holy mosques
Riyadh: The Head of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Sudais has called on worshippers and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque…
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Saudi Arabia appoints 3 women as assistants at two holy mosques
Riyadh: In order to empower women, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia government has appointed three women as assistants in the presidency of the two holy mosques— Makkah and Madinah, local media reported.…
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Saudi Arabia lifts age limit for entering two Holy Mosques
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday has lifted the age limit to perform the Umrah and as well as prayers at Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophets Mosque in Madinah, the Saudi…
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Saudi Arabia: Vaccinated children age 7 and above can enter two holy mosques
Riyadh: The ministry of Hajj and Umrah said on Friday that fully vaccinated children aged seven and above can apply for permits to enter the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque…
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Saudi Hajj ministry mandates a 10-day gap between two Umrahs
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has mandated a 10-day delay between issuing two Umrah permits to pilgrims of all ages. A pilgrim who has earned an Umrah permit may schedule…
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Saudi Arabia: 20 women leaders appointed at Haram presidency
Riyadh: The general presidency for the affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia on Thursday has announced the appointment of twenty women to leadership positions headed by…
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Saudi Arabia announces extension of Iqama, visa free of cost
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday extended the validity of Iqamas (residency permits) and visas automatically free of cost in the country till June 2, the local media houses reported.…
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For the first time, Saudi government releases detailed pictures of Black Stone in the House of God
Riyadh: The General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has revealed hitherto unseen images of ‘Hajr-e-Aswad’ or the ‘Black Stone’ creating a ripple among the faithful.…
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Saudi Arabia: Apps ensure pilgrims’ safety, security at two holy mosques
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have promoted the use of technology in many of its affairs during the holy month of Ramzan to increase the level of health protection and facilitate…
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Ramzan 2021: Taraweeh prayers shortened at two holy mosques in Saudi
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz on Sunday ordered to shorten Taraweeh prayers (special night prayers) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, the Saudi…
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Children not allowed to enter Masjid Nabawi in Madinah during Ramadan
Riyadh: Ahead of Ramadan 1442 (the year according to the Islamic lunar calendar), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Friday announced that children under 15 years of age will not be allowed…
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Saudi Arabia announces Ramadan plan for two Holy Mosques
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday announced the guidelines and SOPs to be observed and followed in the two Holy Mosques in Mecca and Madinah during Ramadan, the Saudi press…
