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The holy site of Mina is shining in its finest attire as over 1.5 million pilgrims are set to descent on the sprawling Tent City from morning of Wednesday to spend the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj.
Mina in its finest attire as the Tent City prepares to receive guests of God
Saudi Gazette report MINA — The holy site of Mina is shining in its finest attire as over 1.5 million pilgrims are set to descent on the sprawling Tent City from morning of Wednesday, Dhul Hijjah 8, corresponding to June 4, to spend the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj. The pilgrims will depart Mina for Arafat at dawn of Thursday, Dhul Hijjah 9, corresponding to June 5, to perform the ritual of standing at Arafat, the pinnacle of Hajj.Aerial photos, broadcast by the Saudi Press Agency, showed the bright lights illuminating the night in Mina, where high-tech tents are lined up to receive the pilgrims. The vast network of roads in the Tent City is poised to receive buses and cars transporting the pilgrims, while government vehicles and foot teams are...
June 02, 2025

Mina in its finest attire as the Tent City prepares to receive guests of God

Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly
Sheikh Al-Muaiqly to lead Eid prayers at Makkah Grand Mosque
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Presidency of the Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques has confirmed the appointment of Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly, imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, to lead the Eid Al-Adha prayers and deliver the sermon at the holy mosque.Eid prayers will be held at 5:52 a.m. on Friday, June 6. It is noteworthy that a group of pilgrims will flock to the Grand Mosque from the morning of the first day of Eid Al-Adha (the Day of Sacrifice) to perform the Tawaf Al-Ifadah, one of the pillars of Hajj. A royal decree has been issued recently appointing eminent Saudi scholar Sheikh Saleh Bin Humaid, imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque and member of the Council of Senior Scholars, to lead the prayer and deliver sermon on the Day of Arafat.
June 02, 2025

Sheikh Al-Muaiqly to lead Eid prayers at Makkah Grand Mosque

The citizens tried to smuggle the violators into Makkah by using concealed compartments within heavy vehicles.
3 nabbed while transporting 108 people to Makkah in hidden compartments of heavy vehicles
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Hajj Security Forces have arrested three Saudi citizens for transporting 108 expatriates holding visit visas into Makkah to perform Hajj without a permit, in violation of the Hajj regulations. The citizens tried to smuggle the violators by using concealed compartments within heavy vehicles.They were referred to the relevant authorities to implement legal penalties against them.Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior has penalized 17 people for the violation of Hajj regulations. The Hajj Security Forces arrested 11 citizens and six residents at the entry points to Makkah while transporting 54 individuals without Hajj permits.The ministry has issued administrative rulings against all parties involved: the transporters, their accomplices, and those who were...
June 02, 2025

3 nabbed while transporting 108 people to Makkah in hidden compartments of heavy vehicles

Saudi Attorney General Sheikh Saud Al-Moajab during his inspection tour of the Public Prosecution offices at the holy sites.
Attorney General: Saudi Arabia will confront crimes that threaten Hajj security
Saudi Gazette report MINA — Saudi Attorney General Sheikh Saud Al-Moajab underscored the critical importance of judicial protection for the holy sites and the Hajj pilgrims. He emphasized that the Public Prosecution's mission during the Hajj season is delivering swift justice and ensuring a safe and secure Hajj. Sheikh Al-Moajab made the remarks during an inspection tour of the Public Prosecution offices operating for this year's Hajj in the holy sites. He assessed their readiness and preparations for the Hajj in addition to inaugurating a number of new Public Prosecution offices during the visit. Sheikh Al-Moajab reiterated that the Saudi authorities will confront crimes that threaten Hajj security. He emphasized the need to complete all cases in a short time using modern...
June 02, 2025

Attorney General: Saudi Arabia will confront crimes that threaten Hajj security

Saudi women play a key role in serving Hajj pilgrims — from security to care and guidance
Saudi Gazette reportMADINAH — In a scene that highlights the developmental transformation taking place in the Kingdom under Vision 2030, Saudi women play a key role in the Hajj season's organization, with their roles distributed across security, healthcare, guidance, and volunteering in the service of pilgrims.In and around the Prophet's Mosque, female security personnel play vital roles in organizing the movement of pilgrims, supervising checkpoints, and ensuring smooth entry to designated sites of worship. This demonstrates their professional competence in handling crowds and effectively organizing them.In the healthcare sector, Saudi women participate in providing comprehensive medical services to pilgrims through teams of female doctors, nurses, and healthcare assistants...
June 02, 2025

Saudi women play a key role in serving Hajj pilgrims — from security to care and guidance

18 judicial circuits and 5 mobile notaries to serve pilgrims
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Ministry of Justice has equipped 18 judicial departments to hear cases arising within the boundaries of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the holy sites of Mina and Arafat. Five mobile notaries have also been provided to meet the documentation needs of pilgrims.The Ministry affirmed the readiness of the judicial departments and mobile notaries, and their provision of qualified personnel, thus contributing to saving pilgrims time and effort, enabling them to complete their cases and notarization processes efficiently and quickly. This is part of the ongoing efforts made by Saudi Arabia's government to serve pilgrims to the House of God.This step comes as part of the integration with other government agencies to provide comprehensive judicial and...
June 02, 2025

18 judicial circuits and 5 mobile notaries to serve pilgrims

Second group of Gaza pilgrims arrives under King Salman’s guest program
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance received the second batch of the guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ program from Palestine.They included 500 male and female pilgrims from Gaza, bringing their number so far to 1000 pilgrims. Directives were given for the pilgrims to be hosted generously within the program, which is implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the year 1446 AH. The ministry is giving integrated services to provide the best services to the pilgrims from the moment they arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah until they reach at their hosting location in MakkahThe guests expressed their thanks and appreciation to Saudi Arabia's...
June 02, 2025

Second group of Gaza pilgrims arrives under King Salman’s guest program

Girl scouts are geared up to extend the best possible services for the guests of God at the holy sites.
Saudi girl scouts gear up to serve pilgrims with their camp opening in Mina
Saudi Gazette report MINA — Girl scouts are geared up to extend the best possible services for the guests of God at the holy sites. As part of this, a Girl Scouts camp was opened in Mina. Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Mudaris, vice president of the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association and general supervisor of public service camps, and Princess Sama bint Faisal, president of the Saudi Girl Scouts Committee, attended the ceremony.Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Al-Mudaris affirmed that the association is playing a transformative role in empowering girls. He said that the progress made in the girls' division marks a strategic shift fully aligned with the objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.Dr. Al-Mudaris said that the association has begun early preparations to serve pilgrims during the upcoming...
June 02, 2025

Saudi girl scouts gear up to serve pilgrims with their camp opening in Mina

The directive of the Minister of Islamic Affairs covered all mosques frequented by pilgrims in Makkah, especially those in the central area and at the holy sites.
Minister Al-Sheikh directs to shorten time between adhan and iqamah in Makkah mosques
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh has directed the ministry’s Makkah region branch to instruct imams and muezzins at mosques to reduce the waiting time between adhan (call for prayer) and iqamah (second call for prayer) during the Hajj season.The minister's directive covered all mosques frequented by pilgrims in Makkah, especially those in the central area and at the holy sites. The ministry stated that the waiting time between adhan and iqamah would be 15 minutes for Fajr, 10 minutes for Dhuhr and Asr, five minutes for Maghrib, and 10 minutes for Isha.The move aimed to ease worshippers’ experience, enhance their comfort and focus, and help reduce congestion in the central area and near the holy sites.
June 02, 2025

Minister Al-Sheikh directs to shorten time between adhan and iqamah in Makkah mosques

The intensive inspections of the Civil Defense teams, in coordination with the relevant authorities, in Mina cover pilgrims' housing facilities, as well as firefighting networks, emergency exits, and rainwater and flood drainage networks.
Civil Defense ramps up safety inspections in Mina pilgrims' camps
Saudi Gazette report MINA — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has intensified its inspection tours all over the pilgrims' camps in Mina with deploying preventive supervision groups to monitor safety requirements. This is also to ensure that Hajj service providers and Tawafa organizations are strictly adhering to the rules and regulations and instructions issued by the directorate. The intensive inspections of the Civil Defense teams, in coordination with the relevant authorities, in Mina cover pilgrims' housing facilities, as well as firefighting networks, emergency exits, and rainwater and flood drainage networks.The directorate affirmed that preventive supervision teams will continue to enforce the ban on cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas) use at the holy sites. Any...
June 02, 2025

Civil Defense ramps up safety inspections in Mina pilgrims' camps

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