Hajj and Umrah
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The Ministry of Islamic Affairs concludes the distribution of gifts from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to pilgrims departing via Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Airport in Medina.
Madinah (UNA/SPA) – The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance branch in Madinah concluded the distribution of copies of the Holy Quran as a gift from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to departing pilgrims…
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Ministry of Hajj and Umrah: More than 190 Umrah visas issued since the start of the season
Jeddah (UNA/SPA) - The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the number of Umrah visas issued to those coming from outside the Kingdom has exceeded (190) thousand visas, since the beginning of the Umrah season for the Hijri year 1447 AH until...
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Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques: More than 238 people benefited from the trolley service during this year's Hajj.
Makkah Al-Mukarramah (UNA/SPA) - The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has provided more than (400) electric carts and (8000) manual carts, in addition to (12) carts designated for the service of removing impurities from the…
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The Minister of Hajj and Umrah reassures the head of the Iranian Hajj mission that the first group of Iranian pilgrims will depart from the new Arar crossing.
Jeddah (UNA/SPA) – Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah made a phone call to the head of the Hajj, Umrah and Pilgrimage Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Ali Bayat, during which he reassured him about…
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Palestinian President congratulates Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Crown Prince on successful Hajj season
Ramallah (UNA/WAFA) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on the success of the Hajj season…
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On the last days of Hajj and the third day of Tashreeq, pilgrims throw stones at the three Jamarat, and Mina bids farewell to its guests.
Mina (UNA/SPA) - Pilgrims to the Sacred House of God today, Monday, the last day of Hajj and the third day of Tashreeq, stoned the three Jamarat, surrounded by God’s care and protection, starting with the smallest Jamarat, then the middle Jamarat, then the…
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The Federation of OIC News Agencies coordinates its member agencies' coverage of the 1446 AH Hajj season.
Jeddah (UNA) – The Union of News Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (UNA) provided extensive media coverage of the Hajj season 1446 AH, in coordination with member news agencies in 57 countries, and in cooperation with…
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After completing the Hajj, guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Hajj Program depart Makkah for Madinah.
Makkah (UNA/SPA) – Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit, implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, numbering 2443 pilgrims from 100 countries around the world, departed…
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The Special Forces for Hajj and Umrah Security in Medina are completing their preparations to receive pilgrims arriving from Mecca.
Madinah (UNA/SPA) – The Special Forces for Hajj and Umrah Security in Madinah have completed their preparations to receive pilgrims arriving from Makkah after they have completed the Hajj rituals, as part of an organizational security plan…
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