JEDDAH: As Ramadan is around the corner, Umrah pilgrims in large numbers are arriving in the Kingdom. Although local authorities strive to ease their holy mission, many of the pilgrims face issues like poor hotel accommodation, language barriers, sickness — to name a few. However, an issue that almost all
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King Abdul Aziz Library, the British Museum and the Hajj Exhibition
With the presence of Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi ambassador to the United Kingdom, King Abdulaziz Library and British Museum today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to mark the disclosure of the details of Hajj exhibition titled ‘the trip to the heart of Islamic world’. the General
British Museum to stage Hajj exhibition
The world’s largest exhibition on the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is to be staged at the British Museum, it has announced. Manuscripts, diaries, historic photographs and contemporary art will be displayed to mark the annual ritual, undertaken by Muslims across the world. The museum’s director, Neil MacGregor, said the
Delaying Hajj could be your downfall
Stop Making Excuses by Shaikh (Dr) Haitham Al-Haddad ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) once remarked: “I was about to send envoys to the towns (on the outskirts of the Muslim empire) to check on all those who have the means to make Hajj but do not
British Museum to stage exhibition dedicated to hajj pilgrimage
Collection will include historic and contemporary objects that ‘journey to the heart’ of Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. The British Museum is to stage a major exhibition dedicated to the hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam will bring together historic and contemporary objects –
World's largest Hajj exhibition at British Museum
The British Museum is mounting the world’s largest ever exhibition on the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca. Objects from around the globe will be displayed at next year’s show on the annual ritual, undertaken by three million Muslims, 25,000 of them from the UK, every year. The museum’s director, Neil
National UK Meningitis (ACWY) Vaccination Service for Hajj & Umrah pilgrims proving popular
ACWY Vaccinations in the United Kingdom for Hajj & Umrah pilgrims and overseas travellers Online PR News – 16-July-2011 – UK, Over 500 people have now been inoculated against Meningitis(ACWY) as part of a national campaign by the Council of British Hajjis (CBH) a national charity working for the welfare
Pilgrims flock to Makkah and Madinah ahead of Ramadan
The flow of Umrah pilgrims to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah has gained momentum By Abdul Nabi Shaheen, Correspondent Published: 17:20 July 13, 2011 Riyadh: With the Holy Month of Ramadan is around the corner, the flow of Umrah pilgrims to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah
Beggars adopt newer methods to swindle the unsuspecting
JEDDAH: As Ramadan approaches, beggars are coming up with new ways to ask for money. The usual scene of a woman carrying a crying baby in her hands begging for money is not effective anymore, as many people ignore them. The same goes for those who show their disability or
Grand Mosque gets more female guides for Ramadan
By Hayam BukhariOkaz/Saudi Gazette MAKKAH – The Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has intensified the duties of the Grand Mosque’s female guides in preparation for Ramadan. More female guides have been hired in view of the large number of Umrah pilgrims expected to reach around four