Saudi authorities have mobilised some 100,000 security and civil defence personnel to insure a smooth pilgrimage and avoid deadly incidents that marred the extremely crowded rites in the past. “We will mobilise all our means to prevent any harm against any pilgrim or any group of pilgrims,” Saudi Interior Minister
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Medical support for British pilgrims
A Group of doctors and volunteers will be on hand during the days of Hajj to provide Medical Support and Assistance at their Clinic in the Europa Zone in Mina. The British Hajj Delegation provides ‘on the ground’ medical advice, support and basic GP treatment and has been functioning for
Significance of the First Ten Days of Zul Hijjah
Significance of the First Ten Days of Zul Hijjah By Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah 1. Allah has taken oath of ten nights in Soorah Al-Fajr. According to the majority of the commentators of Qur’ãn, the nights are those of the (first) ten days of Zul Hijjah. 2. Abdullah Ibne ‘Abbãs radiyallahu
Health Ministry readies 80 PHCs, seven hospitals in holy sites
By MD RASOOLDEEN | ARAB NEWS Published: Oct 3, 2011 23:54 Updated: Oct 3, 2011 23:54 RIYADH: The Ministry of Health announced on Monday that 80 primary health care centers in Arafat, Mina and Muzdalifah are ready to receive pilgrims during Haj. “We have updated the facilities at these PHCs and now they are
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
Health conditions for travellers to Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage to Mecca
23 september 2011 86th year No. 39 , 2011, 86, 425–436 This publication in the Weekly Epidemiological Record is to inform visitors of the full requirements for entry into Saudi Arabia; it does not imply an endorsement by WHO of all measures stipulated. The Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia has
Rs.20mn medicines to be provided for Pak Hujjaj
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs will provide medicines worth Rs. 20 million to facilitate Pakistani Hujjaj during the upcoming grand religious congregation. “One doctor, two paramedical personnel and two Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj will be presented every building to serve the pilgrims” an official of Ministry of Religious Affairs told APP here
Radio Discussion on Hajj Corruption
Our CEO, Rashid Mogradia was a guest on Radio Ramadhan Glasgow along with a Tour Operator, and Islam Channels presenter Naeem Raza. The hot topic was exposing the corruption behind the Hajj travel industry. Listen to the Podcast: Click Here http://glasgow.radioramadhan.com/listen
Non-Muslim expats learning more about Islam during Ramadan
JEDDAH: Ramadan is a special month, and it is a very joyful time for Muslims who fast and celebrate this month. But how do non-Muslims living in the Kingdom feel about Ramadan? To find out, Arab News spoke to several non-Muslims, who said they saw Ramadan as a beautiful month
Worshippers relish traditional Madinah hospitality
MADINAH: Serving iftar meals to help visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque break their fast is part of the rich tradition of the people of Madinah that dates back to the period of the Prophet (peace be upon him). They lay out hundreds of thousands of iftar meals on sufras (plastic