Tag: Hajj
Umrah services to resume gradually
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Muhammad Saleh Benten said that the temporary suspension of Umrah pilgrimage and visits to the Two Holy Mosques will be lifted in a phased manner.
Hajj to begin from Wednesday
MAKKAH: A scaled-down Hajj with only just 1,000 pilgrims due to the COVID-19 pandemic will begin on Wednesday for the first time in modern history.
Fines imposed on violators entering holy sites ahead of Hajj
Pilgrims to self-quarantine before performing annual ritual
10,000 fine on entering Holy sites without Permit during Hajj Season
The Ministry of Interior revealed that it was decided to punish anyone who violates the instructions of entering in to the holy sites (Mina, Muzdalifah, Arafat) without a permit will be fined with 10,000 riyals starting from the date of 11/28/1441 AH, unt...
Requests from 160 nationalities have been screened to select Hajj pilgrims
Of the pilgrims who will receive approval, 70 percent will be non-Saudis residing in the Kingdom and the remaining 30 percent will be Saudi citizens
Hajj registration for expats ends
The registration process for expatriates wishing to perforem Hajj this year ended on Friday as the kingdom braces for holding a limited pilgrimage due to fears of the new coronavirus.
Procedure to register for Hajj 2020 (1441), only for Locals of Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah opens the registrations for those who wish to perform Hajj pilgrimage and who are in currently the residents of Saudi Arabia will be able to register online starting from Today until 18th Dhul-Qaidah month (18-11-1441
Health Controls and Protocols for Hajj 1441 Saudi Arabia
Health Controls and Protocols for Hajj 1441 (2020) announced The health protocols for the Health Controls and Protocols for Hajj 1441 Saudi Arabia season announced, it includes service providers , residential buildings, dining areas, buses, Arafat, Muzdal...
Pakistani scholars say Saudi Arabia’s decision to hold limited Hajj wise
Coronavirus: Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council, speaks at a previous press conference in .
Hajj 1441 not exceeding 10,000 Pilgrims, Only for below 65 Years
Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Muhammad Salih bin Taher Banten said that this year’s Hajj pilgrimage is only for pilgrims and there are no exceptions, indicating that the numbers of pilgrims will be determined according to the procedures and plans of the...
More than a million ‘sacrificial’ animals ready for Hajj
According to the Saudi officials, the number of livestock prepared for meat sacrifice to serve this year's Hajj pilgrims has exceeded 1 million.
Saudi forum reveals smart technologies used to enhance pilgrims’ Hajj experience
The Ministry of Health utilized cutting-edge technology during this season's Hajj, which involved a robot that was capable of conducting remote medical consultations and check-ups. There are plans currently being developed to recycle waste generated by pi...
Health Ministry to use 'robot' to diagnose patients during Hajj
The technology in question has been taught to the medical staff coming from both Riyadh and Jeddah.
First group of Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian pilgrims leave Beirut for Hajj
The Saudi ambassador has recently announced that a total of 20,000 electronic visas have been issued to pilgrims who are traveling from Lebanon for the pilgrimage.
Saudi Arabia’s Zamzam water initative launched for Hajj
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will undertake direct supervision of the initiative. The Al-Zamazema office's spokesperson, Amir bin Faisal Obaid, declared that the initiative would offer pilgrims Zamzam water. "Al-Zamzami Al Sagheer" initiative and progra...
