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At 99,000 sq.m, Al-Haramain Train Terminal at KAIA is World's Largest

Occupying an area of 99,000 square meters within Jeddah-based King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), Al-Haramain (two holy mosques) train station stands as the world's largest terminal connected to an airport, an official report said according to the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. The airport's station is part of the terminal…

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What is Hajj and why do Muslims go to Makkah?

Muslims from around the world descend upon Makkah for the annual Hajj pilgrimage- here’s all you need to know

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Pilgrims Prepare for Final Stages of Hajj

Muslim pilgrims cast pebbles in the "stoning of the devil" ritual marking the start of the Eid al-Adha holiday on Saturday, as this year's expanded hajj pilgrimage was winding down. From first light, small groups of worshippers made their way across the valley of Mina, near Makkah in western Saudi…

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What is Hajj and why do Muslims go to Makkah?

Muslims from around the world descend upon Makkah for the annual Hajj pilgrimage- here’s all you need to know

The Independent UK

Hajj Pilgrims Spend Day of Al-Tarwiyah in Peace, Tranquility before Climbing Mount Arafat

Hajj pilgrims will climb Mount Arafat on Friday.

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Hajj Crowds Move to Mina as Pilgrimage Pinnacle Nears

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims journeyed from Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah to a white-tented city in Mina on Thursday as they neared the highlight of the biggest Hajj ritual since the coronavirus pandemic began. Worshippers took buses or walked to Mina, seven kilometers (four miles) from Makkah's Grand…

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1 Million Muslims Begin Hajj Pilgrimage

It is a scene that stirs hope - and relief - for Muslims around the world. One million pilgrims from across the globe amassed on Thursday in the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia to perform the initial rites of the Hajj, marking the largest Islamic pilgrimage since the…

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Saudi Arabia Expecting 1 Million in Largest Hajj Since Pandemic

One million Muslim pilgrims were converging on Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Makkah on Wednesday for the largest Hajj since the coronavirus pandemic severely curtailed access to one of Islam’s five pillars. Saudi Arabia’s decision to allow some 850,000 Muslims from abroad to make the annual pilgrimage, which begins on…

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What is Hajj and why do Muslims go to Makkah?

Muslims from around the world descend upon Makkah for the annual Hajj pilgrimage- here’s all you need to know

The Independent UK

What is Hajj and why do Muslims go to Makkah?

Muslims from around the world descend upon Makkah for the annual Hajj pilgrimage- here’s all you need to know

The Independent UK

Makkah Businesses See Hajj Boom Ending Pandemic Slump

"Business is back", exclaims Abdullah Mekhlafi at the shop where he sells prayer mats in Islam's holiest city, which is preparing for the biggest influx of hajj pilgrims since the coronavirus pandemic began. Two years of drastic restrictions on the number of pilgrims who could perform the hajj emptied shops…

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Saudi Arabia: Integrated Services, Initiatives to Measure Hajj Pilgrim Satisfaction

Saudi Arabia has adopted the Makkah Road initiative to facilitate entry procedures for Hajj pilgrims and to allow them to easily access their places of residence through dedicated paths, part of its continuous efforts to develop services during the holy season. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has also concluded…

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Khalid al-Faisal to Asharq Al-Awsat: Spiteful Parties Are Undermining Saudi Role in Holding the Hajj

Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Governor of the Makkah Region and President of the Central Hajj Committee, is overseeing the preparations to hold this year’s holy Hajj pilgrimage. He presided over a meeting of the Central Hajj Committee at Mina, extending his gratitude…

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First Beneficiaries of Makkah Route Initiative from Pakistan Arrive in Jeddah

The first batch of the pilgrims who benefited from the Makkah Route Initiative from Pakistan arrived in Jeddah on Thursday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Makkah Route Initiative in Pakistan for 2022 is a continuation of Saudi efforts in facilitating Hajj, and the keenness of the Custodian of the…

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Saudi Arabia Lifts All Covid-Related Restrictions

Saudi Arabia announced on Monday the lifting of all restrictions related to the coronavirus. Masks will still be required at Islam's holiest sites in Makkah and Madinah, where pilgrims gather for worship, according to the new rules. Organizers of events and festivals can continue to require masks if they wish.

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Saudi Arabia Receives First Foreign Hajj Pilgrims since before Pandemic

Saudi Arabia on Saturday welcomed its first batch of Hajj pilgrims since before the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted authorities to sharply restrict the annual ritual. The group from Indonesia landed in the city of Madinah and was set to travel south to the holy city of Makkah in the coming…

The Hindu

Walking all the way to Makkah for Haj

Malappuram native will traverse 8,600 km on foot, reach Makkah next year

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Saudi King Performs Eid Prayer at the Grand Mosque

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, performed on Monday the Eid Al-Fitr prayer with a group of worshippers who crowded the courtyard of the Grand Mosque and its surroundings in Makkah. Upon his arrival at the Royal Court in Al-Safa Palace, the King…

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Eid Al-Fitr Prayer Performed in Makkah and Madinah

Muslims performed Eid Al-Fitr prayer in Makkah and Madinah on Monday morning. In Makkah, the prayer was performed at the Grand Holy Mosque and led by Imam of the Grand Mosque Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid. In Madinah, the prayer was performed at the Prophet’s Holy Mosque.

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Over 40,000 People Visit Holy Quran in Exhibition in Makkah

The Holy Quran Exhibition, held in the holy city of Makkah, has attracted over 40,000 visitors since its opening 12 days ago, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. The exhibition is organized by the General Secretariat for Exhibitions and Conferences, in cooperation with the King Fahd Complex for the…

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King Salman Receives Kuwait's National Assembly Speaker, Imams of Grand Mosque

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Makkah on Saturday Speaker of Kuwait's National Assembly Marzouq Al-Ghanim, reported the Saudi Press Agency. King Salman also received Advisor at the Royal Court, Member of the Council of Senior Scholars, Member of Permanent Committee for Ifta and…

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Saudi King Salman Arrives in Makkah

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, arrived in Makkah on Friday coming from Jeddah. At Al-Safa palace, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques was received by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor…

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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Arrives in Jeddah

The Pakistani Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, arrived in Jeddah on Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. At King Abdulaziz International Airport, he was received by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Governor of Makkah Region, the Minister of State and Cabinet Member Dr.…

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Saudi Arabia Completes Umrah Preparations for Final Days of Ramadan

Saudi Arabia has completed preparations to welcome more worshippers and Umrah pilgrims during the final days of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Undersecretary-General for Tafweej and Crowds Management, Osama bin Mansour Al-Hujaili said the preparations and services offered at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah are…

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3 Million Iftar Meals Distributed at Grand Mosque During 20 Days of Ramadan

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has handed out over 3,000,000 iftar meals in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque during the first 20 days of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Friday. The meals are…

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