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
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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
Official describes daunting task of keeping Grand Mosque clean
JEDDAH: The Director of the Cleaning Department at the Grand Mosque, Hamoud bin Saleh, has appealed to pilgrims and visitors to cooperate in the directorate’s efforts to maintain the cleanliness of the holy mosque’s floors and courtyards. Saleh said a daily average of 100 tons of garbage, which could rise
Civil Defense ready for peak Ramadan crowds
MAKKAH: Lt. Gen. Saad bin Abdullah Al-Tuwaijri, director general of Civil Defense, said Wednesday that his department was fully prepared to deal with the large crowd of worshippers in the last 10 days of Ramadan at the holy mosques of Makkah and Madinah. “We have increased the number of officers
‘Pilgrimage to Mecca’: The first British Muslim woman on record to have visited the Holy Cities of Madinah and Makkah
For Lady Evelyn, things were completely different. In fact, she didn’t even remember the exact time when she decided to become a Muslim. “It seems that I have always been a Muslim. This is not so strange when one remembers that Islam is the natural religion that a child left
540 doctors, para-medics to be deputed in Saudi Arabia (Pakistan)
Islamabad—A contingent of 540 doctor, para-medics and ancillary staff selected from Pakistan armed force, federal, provincial governments and health department would be deputed in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to serve intending pilgrims. An official of Ministry of Religious Affairs while talking to mediamen that director, deputy director of hajj medical
Civil Defense deploys in force to assist pilgrims in distress
MAKKAH: The Civil Defense medical evacuation teams deployed at the Grand Mosque and the central area of the holy city have extended first aid service to as many as 861 Umrah pilgrims and visitors since the beginning of Ramadan. The teams have transported about 100 of these worshippers to