Improved, instant translation of Taraweeh this Ramadan Source: Saudi Gazette, 30th July 2011
Improved, instant translation of Taraweeh this Ramadan Source: Saudi Gazette, 30th July 2011
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
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
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
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
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
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
An educational seminar on the “Psychology of Hajj, Hajji and Family” was held in the holy city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. The seminar was attended by women pilgrims listening to Gholam Ali Afruz, professor of psychology at Tehran University, speaking at the ceremony. Referring to the prophets’ main mission as
Prince Naif Ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, has expressed his thanks to the Minister of Hajj Dr. Fuad bin Abdulsalam Al-Farisi after reviewing his letter attached with a copy of the Ministry’s annual report on its most important achievements and activities for the fiscal