Saudi Arabia launches program to train Hajj pilgrim leaders from overseas
Previous 1 / 2 The first session to train leaders of foreign Hajj pilgrim groups was held in Kuala Lumpur, and was attended by more than 30 group leaders. (Supplied) 2 / […]
Nearly 5 million foreign pilgrims performed Umrah during current Islamic year: Ministry
A total of 4.8 million foreign pilgrims have performed Umrah since the beginning of the Islamic year which started at the end of July 2022. (@ReasahAlharmain) Updated 15 February 2023 […]
Pakistani biker group arrives in Makkah after 22-day ride from Lahore
Previous SPECIAL 1 / 2 25 Pakistani bikers have arrived in Makkah after a 14,000 km, 22-day journey, from Lahore through Pakistan, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. (AN Photo) […]
Murals beautify Makkah, depict Saudi heritage and culture for pilgrims
Previous 1 / 2 The beautification of Makkah continues with new murals adorning street walls on the way to the Grand Mosque. (SPA photos) 2 / 2 The beautification of Makkah continues […]
Huge digital transformation in Hajj sector will streamline pilgrim experiences, says CBHUK CEO
The CEO of the Council of British Hajjis, Rashid Mogradia, is pictured in front of the Nusuk pavilion at the Hajj Expo 2023 in Jeddah. (Supplied) ZAYNAB KHOJJI January 13, […]
Deal signed at Hajj expo to launch smart cards for pilgrims
Agreement aims enriching pilgrims’ spiritual journeys through digital solutions and the automation of services. (Shutterstock) ARAB NEWS January 10, 2023 RIYADH: During the Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition […]
Hajj and Umrah Ministry launches educational short film ‘The Journey of a Lifetime’
SPECIAL 1 / 4 The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launches the short film ‘The Journey of a Lifetime.’ (Twitter/@HajMinistry) SPECIAL 2 / 4 The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launches the […]
Makkah Clock Royal Tower to launch children’s nursery in Ramadan
Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower will soon house a nursery to look after the children of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. (@FairmontMakkah) Short Url Updated 11 December 2022 ZAYNAB KHOJJI December 11, […]
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 […]
Saudi Arabia welcomes all Indonesian pilgrims: Minister
Hajj Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah. (SPA) Short Url Updated 48 sec ago SPA October 27, 2022 MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s minister of Hajj and Umrah has said that the Kingdom welcomes all […]
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 […]
Umrah visa extended to 3 months for all pilgrims
Dr. Al-Rabiah highlights Nusuk platform’s utility, services during Tashkent visit October 02, 2022 Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfik Al-Rabiah and his team meet with Uzbek officials in Tashkent […]
An Israeli Journalist in Mecca, a Rabbi in Medina: Saudi’s path to normalisation?
Voices Emad Moussa THE NEW ARAB 08 Aug, 2022 The Israeli journalist sneaking into Mecca was, for some, a ‘stunt’ by the Saudi government to test the waters for normalisation, […]
Tourist visa holders can now perform Umrah
Pilgrims arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport as Saudi Arabia allows vaccinated foreigners to make the off-season Umrah pilgrimage. (AFP) Short Url Updated 11 August 2022 ARAB NEWS August 11, […]
Umbrellas raise Makkah pilgrims’ spirits
Previous 1 / 2 Programs and services come under the direction of the President for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Abdulrahman Al-Sudais. (@ReasahAlharmain) 2 / 2 (@ReasahAlharmain)Next Short Url Updated […]
Barriers around Kaaba removed after two years as new Umrah season begins
Previous 1 / 3 The barriers around the holy Kaaba — installed two years ago to prevent the spread of coronavirus — were removed on Tuesday. (Supplied) 2 / 3 The barriers […]
New Kaaba cover installed on eve of Islamic New Year 1444
1 / 7 Saudi technicians carry the 850-kilogram new Kiswa at the Grand Mosque to be installed at the Holy Kaaba at midnight Friday. (SPA) 2 / 7 Technicians from the King […]
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 registration closes for domestic pilgrims after exceeding 390,000, e-draw begins
Muslim worshippers set out to perform a symbolic stoning of the devil ritual, as part of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, near Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Makkah, on July […]
Umrah season for foreign pilgrims to end May 31
The current Umrah season for Muslims traveling to Saudi Arabia from outside the Kingdom will end on May 31. (SPA) Short Url https://arab.news/9qzcj Updated 06 May 2022 RASHID HASSAN May […]