Saudi Hajj minister launches online Nusuk pilgrim service
Saudi Arabia’s minister of Hajj and Umrah said that the platform, Nusuk, offers more than 100 services that help enrich the experience of pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia, as part of […]
Scholar explores account of 17th century Hajj traveller
By Saeb Rawashdeh – Oct 13,2022 – JORDAN TIMES Léon Belly, Pilgrims heading to Mecca, 1861 (Photo courtesy of Musée d’Orsay, Paris) AMMAN — An ardent Ottoman traveller from the 17th century, Evliya […]
Male guardians are no longer required to accompany female pilgrims during Hajj, Umrah
A female pilgrim prays at Namira Mosque on Arafat Day during Hajj 2020. (File/AFP) Short Url TAREQ AL-THAQAFI October 11, 2022 MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq […]
Hajj pilgrims in Indonesia continue to benefit from Makkah Route initiative services
Indonesian Hajj pilgrims have their entry procedures completed at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, before arriving in the Kingdom for Hajj. (SPA) Short Url https://arab.news/zf66y Updated 15 June 2022 ARAB NEWS June […]
Muslim Brits gear up for first post-pandemic Hajj open to foreign pilgrims
Imam Yunus Dudhwala presents the Hajj seminar at the London Muslim Center on Sunday. (AN photo) Short Url https://arab.news/n5rhk Updated 13 sec ago ZAYNAB KHOJJI June 12, 2022 Attendees learned […]
Hajj and Umrah Ministry launches ‘Smart Pilgrim’ app
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is launching the Smart Pilgrim app. (Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/8xh5g MOHAMMED AL-KINANI June 12, 2022 The app allows pilgrims to communicate with their service […]
Hajj journey begins after hiatus for Turkish faithful
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES ISTANBUL JUN 07, 2022 Prospective pilgrims wait to board their flight at the airport, in Istanbul, Turkey, June 7, 2022. (AA PHOTO) The annual Muslim pilgrimage […]
Saudi Arabia welcomes first foreign Hajj pilgrims since COVID-19 pandemic hit
1 / 10 The Indonesian pilgrims were presented flowers, dates and Zamzam water bottles upon arrival. (Twitter: @SPAregions) 2 / 10 The Indonesian pilgrims, who arrived in Madinah from Indonesia, were presented […]
Hajj will accommodate 1m pilgrims this year, says minister
Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said that the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah was working to ensure pilgrim health and safety and at developing pilgrim services as part of Vision 2030. (AN […]
Robots to provide advice and answers to pilgrims in Makkah
1 / 3 The majority of people interacting with the robot are Saudi, Syrian, Pakistani, or Indian. (Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/wpecp TAREQ AL-THAQAFI April 15, 2022 Robot is commonly asked between […]
Makkah is a city embracing cultural, linguistic diversity
Foreigners come to Makkah from all over the world for religious purposes, and some stay back for economic purposes, where they often intermarry and contribute to enriching the cultural, social […]
Saudi Arabia will host a million pilgrims for this year’s Hajj
Muslim pilgrims pray outside the Namirah mosquee at Mount Arafat southeast of the Saudi holy city of Makkah. (AFP file photo) Short Url https://arab.news/cbxcz Updated 12 sec ago ARAB NEWS […]
Holy sites landmark app wins Hajj, Umrah Challenge
Previous Short Url https://arab.news/9v7cy Updated 23 sec ago NADA HAMEED March 24, 2022 Saudi ministry will adopt top five ideas and transform the projects into reality More than 1,500 people […]
Experts discuss digital overhaul in Hajj, Umrah system
The 21st Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah, Visit Research opened with a documentary highlighting the priority Saudi Arabia places on facilitating Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. (SPA) Short Url https://arab.news/mbbss MOHAMMED […]
Worshipers pray shoulder-to-shoulder at the Two Holy Mosques after COVID-19 restrictions lifted
Worshipers and Umrah pilgrims visiting the Grand Mosque in Makkah are no longer required to socially distance. (@ReasahAlharmain)Next Short Url https://arab.news/cj2zp TAREQ AL-THAQAFI March 07, 2022 Social distancing is gone, […]
Agency educates female visitors at Grand Mosque in Makkah
Muslim pilgrims, keeping social distance and wearing face masks, perform Tawaf during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia July 20, 2021. (REUTERS) Short Url […]
Tech competition to improve Hajj, Umrah services opens registration
Hajjathon 2022 is part of a series of events accompanying the 21st Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah and Visit Research under the patronage of King Salman. (AN photo) Short Url […]
Service launched for overseas pilgrims via govt apps
Worshippers perform the farewell tawaf (circumambulation) around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand mosque in the holy Saudi city of Makkah. (AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/wpyd4 Updated 13 sec […]
Rays of Wisdom for the Modern World – Part 13
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)KHILAFAT 14th September 2021 THE REVIEW OF RELIGIONS His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) is a beaming beacon of Divine guidance and support. His […]
British Muslim walking from UK to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, spread message of peace
PreviousVolume 90% 1 / 2Adam Mohamed built his cart, weighing around 250 kgs, in two months with the help of a local welding company. (Supplied) 2 / 2Adam Mohamed has gained half […]