MAKKAH: Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has called on all government departments and private agencies involved in providing services to Umrah pilgrims to spare no efforts in serving pilgrims and visitors in the best way possible during Ramadan, when the Umrah season reaches its peak with millions of pilgrims gathering
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Improved, instant translation of Taraweeh this Ramadan
Improved, instant translation of Taraweeh this Ramadan Source: Saudi Gazette, 30th July 2011
Tawafa establishments reorganized to improve performance – Al-Farsy
Tawafa establishments reorganized to improve performance – Al-Farsy Source: Saudi Gazette, 30th July, 2011
Makkah clock tower to beam from beginning of Ramadan
MAKKAH: The Makkah Royal Clock Tower, the second tallest tower in the world, will start emitting 16 light beams to a height of 10 kilometers Sunday evening to announce the beginning of Ramadan. The loud speakers installed at the top of the tower will carry the sound of adhan (call
Uphold spirit of holy month: Al-Sudais
Worshippers disperse after Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (AN photo by Ahmad Hashad) MAKKAH: Imams in mosques throughout the Kingdom on Friday welcomed the holy month of Ramadan with an immense sense of piety and reminded their respective congregations to strictly follow the teachings of the Holy
Umrah companies warned against inferior services
JEDDAH: The Ministry of Haj has asked all companies and establishments providing Umrah services to extend excellent services to the guests of God and follow up their affairs round the clock. In a circular, it asked all Umrah service-providing companies to collect correct data on pilgrims, including their flight number
Civil Defense finalizes contingency plan for Ramadan
MAKKAH: Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Prince Naif, who is also chairman of the Civil Defense Council, has approved the Civil Defense plan to be implemented in Makkah during the holy month of Ramadan, the organization’s director general, Gen. Saad bin Abdullah Al-Tuwaijri, announced on Monday. Al-Tuwaijri chaired
Advanced Zamzam dispensers to replace orange drums in holy mosques
MAKKAH: Technologically advanced and highly hygienic dispensers and filling machines will be used to distribute Zamzam water to worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Ramadan, an official said on Monday. According to the Umm Al-Qura calendar the month of fasting is to
King orders best service for pilgrims in Ramadan
JEDDAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has ordered all government departments and other related agencies to provide the highest level of services to Umrah pilgrims in Ramadan, which is likely to begin on Aug. 1. King Abdullah issued the order while chairing the Council of Ministers’ meeting