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The Special Forces for Hajj and Umrah Security in Madinah have completed preparations to receive pilgrims arriving from Makkah after having completed their Hajj rituals.
Hajj Security Forces complete preparations to receive pilgrims in Madinah

Hajj Security Forces complete preparations to receive pilgrims in Madinah

The General Directorate of Passports affirmed its readiness to finalize pilgrims’ departure procedures for the current Hajj season at various Saudi international air, land, and sea entry and exit points.
Passports Directorate facilitates pilgrims’ departure through all international ports
June 09, 2025

Passports Directorate facilitates pilgrims’ departure through all international ports

The number of copies allocated for distribution during this year's Hajj account for 2,521,380 copies of the Holy Qur'an.
Islamic Affairs Ministry begins distribution of King's gift of Qur'an copies to pilgrims
June 09, 2025

Islamic Affairs Ministry begins distribution of King's gift of Qur'an copies to pilgrims

Saudi Arabia's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded a 3.4 percent growth during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024.
GASTAT: Real GDP grows 3.4% in Q1 2025
June 09, 2025

GASTAT: Real GDP grows 3.4% in Q1 2025

Saudi Film Commission joins International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives
Saudi Film Commission joins International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives
June 09, 2025

Saudi Film Commission joins International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives

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Pilgrims depart Makkah for Madinah after completing Hajj rituals
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June 09, 2025

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June 09, 2025

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Interior minister lauds commendable services of security forces for success of Hajj
June 09, 2025

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Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah attends the annual Hajj concluding ceremony in Makkah on Sunday.
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The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said that the decision is part of preserving the safety and health of workers in the private sector by banning their work in the open under direct sunlight.
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June 09, 2025

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Pilgrims, who stayed back in Mina on Sunday night to perform the stoning ritual for the fourth consecutive day, threw pebbles at three Jamarat on Monday afternoon.
Hajj comes to a close officially as remaining pilgrims bid farewell to Mina
June 09, 2025

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Hussein Al-Qahtani, spokesman of the National Center for Meteorology (NCM), stated that this year’s Hajj season marks the end of the Hajj season coinciding with the summer months
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