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
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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
Ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba
Makkah, Saudi Arabia Prince Khaled Al-Faisal comes down the steps of the Holy Kaaba after the ceremonial washing of its interior on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah on Saturday, the first day of the Hijri month of Shaaban. The Holy Kaaba is washed twice
International Groups to manage Makkah hotels
Inter’l groups to manage Makkah hotels LONDON: The Jabal Omar Company for Development has signed a major agreement with three major international hotel groups for the management and operation of 12 of its 37 hotel towers close to the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The signing Tuesday took place in the
Health requirments for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims in 2011
Health Ministry issues 2011 pilgrim health requirements by NAWAF AFIT RIYADH: The Ministry of Health has issued its inoculation requirements for Haj and Umrah pilgrims coming into the Kingdom in 2011. Khalid Marghalani, spokesman for the ministry, said the new regulations concern yellow fever, meningitis, polio and seasonal flu, and
Zam Zam Water is Safe
Zam Zam Water is Safe United Kingdom – Thursday 12th May 2011 The Council of British Hajjis (the CBH) would like to reassure pilgrims consuming the holy water Zam Zam is safe and to refute the recent BBC report claiming otherwise. A spokesperson for the CBH – a leading UK
Fake Zamzam water sale thriving along highways
By BADEA ABU AL-NAJA | ARAB NEWS Published: May 9, 2011 00:42 Updated: May 10, 2011 10:52 MAKKAH: A large number of illegal foreigners and some Saudi citizens have made selling fake Zamzam water a lucrative profession. They mix the holy water with ordinary water and sell the mixture as
Kingdom rejects BBC claim of Zamzam water contamination
Kingdom rejects BBC claim of Zamzam water contamination By BADEA ABU AL-NAJA | ARAB NEWS Published: May 7, 2011 23:34 Updated: May 7, 2011 23:35 JEDDAH: Saudi authorities have refuted a BBC report claiming that the Zamzam well in Makkah is polluted and that drinking the holy water could cause
Holy cities vital for Saudi drive to boost tourist numbers
High demand makes government develop new projects in Makkah By Orlando Crowcroft, Business News Editor (GulfNews.com) Dubai: It is not only the presence of Islam’s holiest site that makes Makkah a unique tourist destination. The city is amongst a handful of destinations in 2011 with the challenge of not having