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
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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
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
Haj and Umrah force tasked with Makkah crowd control
MAKKAH: All arrangements to ensure the security and safety of Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque are in place, according to Brig. Gen. Ali Al-Ghamdi, commander of the Special Haj and Umrah Security Forces. “The main task of the force is to maintain security of the central area
4,000 cops mobilized to assist traffic flow
MAKKAH: Over 4,000 traffic policemen have been mobilized by the Makkah Traffic Department to implement its Ramadan plan, according to the authority’s director general. “There is a move to reinforce the traffic police force with more members and equipment in view of the heavy rush of pilgrims over the coming
Prince Khaled orders public transport plan for Grand Mosque
MAKKAH – Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah, has ordered officials to produce a comprehensive plan to ensure effective transport for pilgrims to-and-from the Grand Mosque during the Ramadan, Umrah and Haj seasons. Prince Khaled also directed the Institute of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques at Umm Al-Qura
Ramadan in Makkah: Hotels that offer luxury and proximity to the Grand Mosque
Umrah in Ramadan is equivalent to Haj with me,” said Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). As a result, Muslims from all over the world wish to perform Umrah especially during Ramadan. Makkah receives visitors and guests in large numbers in the holy month; many of them stay in hotels