RIYADH (Zawya Dow Jones)–Saudi Arabia will start the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan on Monday along with most other Arab countries, state media news agencies reported Saturday.
General News
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
IIROSA in new bid to build Waqf hotel tower in Makkah
MAKKAH: The International Islamic Relief Organization of Saudi Arabia (IIROSA) signed a contract on Sunday with a national construction company to build a residential hotel tower in Ajyad area in Makkah. Its returns will be used to finance social programs sponsoring orphans inside the Kingdom and abroad. Speaking to press
Improved, instant translation of Taraweeh this Ramadan
Improved, instant translation of Taraweeh this Ramadan Source: Saudi Gazette, 30th July 2011
Makkah clock tower to beam from beginning of Ramadan
MAKKAH: The Makkah Royal Clock Tower, the second tallest tower in the world, will start emitting 16 light beams to a height of 10 kilometers Sunday evening to announce the beginning of Ramadan. The loud speakers installed at the top of the tower will carry the sound of adhan (call
Uphold spirit of holy month: Al-Sudais
Worshippers disperse after Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (AN photo by Ahmad Hashad) MAKKAH: Imams in mosques throughout the Kingdom on Friday welcomed the holy month of Ramadan with an immense sense of piety and reminded their respective congregations to strictly follow the teachings of the Holy
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
Civil Defense finalizes contingency plan for Ramadan
MAKKAH: Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Prince Naif, who is also chairman of the Civil Defense Council, has approved the Civil Defense plan to be implemented in Makkah during the holy month of Ramadan, the organization’s director general, Gen. Saad bin Abdullah Al-Tuwaijri, announced on Monday. Al-Tuwaijri chaired
Advanced Zamzam dispensers to replace orange drums in holy mosques
MAKKAH: Technologically advanced and highly hygienic dispensers and filling machines will be used to distribute Zamzam water to worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Ramadan, an official said on Monday. According to the Umm Al-Qura calendar the month of fasting is to
