The Journey of Hajj: A Personal Account
Kalim SadiqISLAM 20th July 2021 Kalim Sadiq, UK The emotional, psychological and spiritual journey for Hajj commences once one has made the intention of going. It is not a decision to be […]
Islam’s Holiest City Offers Visitors Ample History through Sites, Exhibits
Tuesday, 20 July, 2021 – 07:15 Muslim pilgrims pray next to Saudi Arabia’s Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma (Mount of Mercy), southeast of the holy city of Makkah. […]
Maximum technology utilized by Saudi authorities to ensure safety of pilgrims
In the 2019 Hajj season, the Ministry of Health introduced a robot that remotely provided consultations and checks with the use of artificial intelligence. (SPA) Hajis at holy sites have […]
The Well of Zamzam is a lasting miracle
Before the end of the Hajj or Umrah journey, visitors make sure to get a bottle or two of Zamzam water. Source: Arab News With no impurities, its water contains […]
Pilgrims ascend Mount Arafat in high point of pandemic-era hajj
Issued on: 19/07/2021 Mecca (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) Muslim pilgrims ascended Saudi Arabia’s Mount Arafat on Monday in the high point of this year’s hajj, being held in downsized form and under […]
Hajj 2021: How Jeddah earned its reputation as the city of hospitality
Jeddah old view, Saudi Arabia. Created by Girardet after Lejean, published on Le Tour du Monde, Paris, 1860. (Shutterstock) Short Url https://arab.news/cj892 For centuries, the port city of Jeddah on […]
Makkah sees safe arrival of pilgrims as Hajj begins
The first group of pilgrims perform the circling of the Kaaba. The first group of pilgrims perform the circling of the KaabaThe first batch of pilgrims arrive at gathering point […]
Pilgrims head to Mecca for 2nd pandemic hajj
© Provided by WION Pilgrims will begin to arrive in the Muslim holy city of Mecca on Saturday for the second downsized hajj staged during the coronavirus pandemic with only fully vaccinated […]
Saudi Arabia assigns 135 imams to provide Hajj guidance
Saudis and foreign residents circumambulate the Kaaba (Tawaf) in the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Makkah. (File/Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah/AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/v3x5p The imams […]
Prophet Muhammad (S) subject of Ruholamin’s latest painting “Jabal an-Nur”
Culture July 10, 2021 TEHRAN – Hassan Ruholamin, the Iranian painter who is most famous for illustrating stories from the history of Islam, put his spotlight on the Prophet Muhammad (S) in his latest artwork “Jabal an-Nur”. The painting depicts the Prophet of Islam (S) climbing the rocks toward […]
Saudi Arabia a world leader in crowd management, use of technology in serving Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has focused on improving services by raising the efficiency of performance and proficiency, which contributes to procedures running smoothly and completed quickly and […]
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
The fifth act of Islamic worship is the performing of the Hajj or the pilgrimage to Mecca. A Muslim must perform this pilgrimage at least once in his lifetime if […]
Saudi authorities unveil operational plan for Hajj season
Previous Two Holy Mosques chief Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais explaining the operational plan for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. (SPA) https://arab.news/gnqqs Mosque officials are working to ensure all possible health precautions are […]
Saudi officials prepared to receive Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques said it would continue preparing organizational and development plans to provide quality of services at the Grand Mosque. […]
Saudi Arabia’s Hajj portal moves into second phase
The Kingdom’s screening process to sort out this year’s Hajj applicants started on Friday. (File/AFP)Short Url https://arab.news/gds9j The first category of people who met the conditions for performing Hajj received […]
Hilton aims to nearly quadruple KSA hotel network by 2025
A room at the Hilton Suites Makkah offers a beautiful view of the Grand Mosque, which is considered a plus for a visitor or pilgrim. (Photo/Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/wd5p6 US […]
Hajj without smart card, permit will not be allowed
https://arab.news/9fcnb Permit will be matched with the electronic card and the pilgrim’s ID ARAB NEWS June 18, 2021 JEDDAH: In an effort to ensure compliance with coronavirus (COVID-19) safety measures, the […]
Women can register for Hajj without male guardian
Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat southeast of the Saudi holy city of Makkah, on Arafat Day which is the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage. (AFP file photo) Short Url […]
Saudi Arabia to limit Hajj pilgrimage this year to 60,000 citizens and residents
This year’s Hajj pilgrimage would be to be restricted to citizens and residents inside the Kingdom. (AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/gu942 The decision was made due to the coronavirus pandemic Authorities […]
Hajj smart card wins Makkah Excellence Award
Dr. Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat. (Twitter/Makkahregion) Short Url https://arab.news/w5aa6 The Hajj smart card is linked to a smartphone app ARAB NEWS May 29, 2021 MAKKAH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj […]