Millions of Haj and Umrah pilgrims as well as visitors from all over the world flock to Madinah, Islam’s second holiest city, to realize their life-long wish of visiting the grave of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and offer prayers at Rawda Sharif. Almost all of them return from
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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
Unprecedented hotel occupancy in Makkah
Pilgrims are seen strolling under the scorching sun near hotels in the Central Area around the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Sunday. – Okaz photo MAKKAH – With Ramadan’s advent in the summer season this year, hotels here have reached an unprecedented occupancy rates. The majority of hotels are now closed
Ramadan plan ensures ease and comfort for worshippers
The Grand Mosque is already full of worshippers and Umrah pilgrims. Over 4.5 million Umrah visas have been issued for this year’s Ramadan starting Monday. Authorities have devised elaborate plans to provide all comfort to visitors to the holy cty. MAKKAH – The General Presidency of the Affairs of the
Saudi expects five million pilgrims during Ramadan
Pilgrimage visas are 1.1 million up on 2010 making for an unprecedented rise in one of the Kingdom’s most important sources of non-oil revenue Saudi Arabia expects to receive a record five million pilgrims during Ramadan this year. According to figures released by the Agency for Umrah Affairs at the
Special Ramadan plan in place for holy mosques
JEDDAH: A comprehensive plan is in place to serve the large number of pilgrims and visitors arriving in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Ramadan, an official of the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques’ Affairs has said. Source:Arab News
Tawafa establishments reorganized to improve performance – Al-Farsy
Tawafa establishments reorganized to improve performance – Al-Farsy Source: Saudi Gazette, 30th July, 2011
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
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