Health advice for pilgrims
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How to Perform Umrah
Umrah Presentation that is delivered at our Umrah Seminars
Hajj & Umrah for Pilgrims that Require Haemodialysis
By Shamim Ali. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has facilities available for Haemodialysis for pilgrims carrying out Hajj or Umrah, these services are free. As information for accessing these facilities are scarce, I will go through the process of acquiring the services. There are choices of hospitals in Makkah and
Guest Writers Wanted
Passion for Writing? Have you been to Hajj/Umrah? Want to write articles relating to the Hajj/Umrah experience? or maybe you want to address the Health & Safety of Pilgrims? Write about current events relating to Hajj/Umrah. We need commited writers to contribute articles for our new website, from current events
10-15 percent increase in Umrah performers this year (2012)
MAKKAH – There has been a 10 to 15 percent increase in the number of Umrah pilgrims this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s national committee on Haj. Saad Al-Qurashi, acting chairman of the committee, said the increase coincided
Inspectors deployed at all entry points to monitor health of pilgrims
IYADH: Saudi authorities have deployed officials at all 14 ports of entry to monitor the health condition of pilgrims coming for the upcoming Haj. Mohammed Khosheim, deputy health minister for planning and development, reviewed the program at the Health Haj Preparatory Committee meeting held in Riyadh on Monday and said
Makkawis on a mission to serve pilgrims
MAKKAH: Every year many Makkah residents embark on a mission to provide iftar meals to help pilgrims break their fast around the Grand Mosque. The locals inherited this tradition from their parents and grandparents. Haydar Amoun, a 56-year-old Makkah resident, said every Ramadan he gathers his sons and grandsons to
Security forces in Grand Mosque to ensure safety for Umrah pilgrims
MAKKAH – The security forces are ready to maintain security, help Umrah pilgrims inside and outside the Grand Mosque and curb petty crimes like stealing and pickpocketing, according to Col. Yahya Musaad Al-Zahrani, Commander of the Grand Mosque Security Forces, in a report carried by Al-Madina Arabic newspaper. “Several committees
Spare no effort in serving pilgrims: Prince Khaled
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
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