5m perform rituals at Grand Mosque since resumption
Saudi Arabia suspended Umrah in March and significantly downsized the Hajj pilgrimage in July by only allowing about 1,000 pilgrims, all in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (SPA) Source: Arab […]
Mataf expansion to double current capacity
MAKKAH: ARAB NEWS A vast expansion project for the mataf, (the circumambulation space around the Kaaba), is currently under way. The new mataf when completed, after three years, will accommodate […]
4,700 arrive as Umrah season begins
By ARAB NEWS Published: Feb 8, 2012 02:25 Updated: Feb 8, 2012 02:25 JEDDAH: More than 4,700 pilgrims on 19 flights arrived at the King Abdul Aziz International Airport (KAIA) […]
KAIA gears up for record influx of Umrah pilgrims
By ARAB NEWS Published: Jan 6, 2012 00:29 Updated: Jan 6, 2012 00:29 JEDDAH: Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) is gearing up to receive an expected record influx of Umrah pilgrims this year, Al-Eqtisadiah business daily reported on Thursday. There was an increase of 1 million Umrah pilgrims who […]