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The Ministry of Commerce has supervised the provision of 71,671,000 food items for the Hajj pilgrims in the Holy Site of Mina during the first day of Tashreeq.
Over 71 million food items provided for Hajj pilgrims during first day of Tashreeq
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Ministry of Commerce has supervised the provision of 71,671,000 food items for the Hajj pilgrims in the Holy Site of Mina during the first day of Tashreeq.The food items included more than 39 million bottles of dairy and juice, more than 14,319,000 baked goods, and more than 667,000 ready-to-eat meals.Moreover, the items included more than 17,251,000 bottles of water, in addition to more than 336,000 ice cube molds.The Ministry is monitoring the securing of food supply chains to contribute in increasing the volume of food for the Hajj pilgrims in the Holy Sites and Makkah.Its field monitoring teams will continue following up on the sale outlets and checking the abundance of goods and the products needed for the pilgrims.The team also will conduct their...
June 29, 2023

Over 71 million food items provided for Hajj pilgrims during first day of Tashreeq

Hajj ministry issues dos and don’ts regarding stoning ritual
Saudi Gazette reportMINA — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a set of instructions with regard to the dos and don’ts for the pilgrims while performing the stoning ritual.In a statement on its Twitter account, the ministry warned against climbing mountains to pick up pebbles, and harming others while performing the stoning ritual at the Jamarat.The ministry advised pilgrims that they have to throw seven pebbles at each of the three Jamarat on the tashreeq days. “The pebbles shall be small and their size is not required to match each other,” it said.The ministry also called on the pilgrims to avoid crowding and stampeding while stoning the Jamarat. Pilgrims were also urged to strictly adhere to the grouping schedule allotted for them to perform the stoning ritual, and to...
June 29, 2023

Hajj ministry issues dos and don’ts regarding stoning ritual

Kids, accompanying their parents who are performing Hajj, were the enthralling scenes in the midst of the tiresome lifetime spiritual journey undertaken by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims on Arafat Day, the day that marks the climax of the annual pilgrimage.
Kids paint colors of joy to the lifetime spiritual journey
Saudi Gazette reportMINA — Kids, accompanying their parents who are performing Hajj, were the enthralling scenes in the midst of the tiresome lifetime spiritual journey undertaken by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims on Arafat Day, the day that marks the climax of the annual pilgrimage.Several pilgrim couples were seen carrying their children under scorching sun while they were heading along the pedestrian paths leading to the vast plains of Arafat to perform the standing ritual, the most important pillar of Hajj, on Tuesday.Some parents were seen carrying their children on their shoulders while others were seen being taken on small carts. The pilgrims expressed their overwhelming joy of getting the chance to undertake the journey of faith together with their children.There were...
June 29, 2023

Kids paint colors of joy to the lifetime spiritual journey

The pilgrims moved easily and comfortably from one pillar to the next as they hurled pebbles at the pillars.
Pilgrims continue stoning ritual on first day of Tashreeq
Saudi Gazette report MINA — Hajj pilgrims continued performing the stoning ritual in an orderly and smooth manner on the second day on Thursday. They hurled pebbles at all three Jamarat or pillars symbolizing Satan, on Thursday, which is the first day of Tashreeq and the fourth day of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj.Pilgrims moved in batches in their allotted time for performing the ritual and upon their arrival at the Jamarat, chanting “Allahu Akbar” (God is the greatest), they stoned first at Jamarat Al-Sugra (small pillar), then at Jamarat Al-Wusta (medium pillar) and lastly at Jamarat Al-Aqaba (largest pillar) seven times each.The pilgrims moved easily and comfortably from one pillar to the next as they hurled pebbles at the pillars. Multiple lanes were allocated for the smooth...
June 29, 2023

Pilgrims continue stoning ritual on first day of Tashreeq

Hajj pilgrim being treated for heat exhaustion on Arafat Day in Hajj 2023
Number of heat exhaustion injuries in Hajj 2023 is steadily increasing
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Ministry of Health (MoH) confirmed that the number of pilgrims who suffered from heat exhaustion and heatstroke injuries during Hajj 2023 is witnessing a steady increase.The number of injuries so far today reached 1,721, which was monitored in heat exhaustion centers in all hospitals in Makkah and the Holy Sites, the Ministry announced.The MoH also said that the cause of the pilgrims’ injuries resulted from their failure to adhere to the instructions they had issued.The Ministry continued to announce its warnings to the pilgrims, asking them to adhere to several things, including the use of an umbrella throughout the day, staying hydrated and drinking sufficient amounts of water and fluids.Among the ways to prevent heat exhaustion and to avoid the risk...
June 29, 2023

Number of heat exhaustion injuries in Hajj 2023 is steadily increasing

Timing for the departure of pilgrims from Mina set on Friday and Saturday
Saudi Gazette report MINA — Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Abdelfattah Mashat said that the authorities have decided to do the grouping of pilgrims for their departure from Mina to the Grand Mosque in Makkah on two days of Friday and Saturday (Dhul Hijjah 12 and 13). The pilgrims will be divided proportionately so as to avoid any congestion at the Jamarat Bridge in Mina as well as to ensure their smooth movement to the Grand Mosque to perform the Tawaf Al-Wida (farewell circumambulation), he said while noting that these plans had been approved and implemented successfully during the full capacity Hajj seasons before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.“These plans gave great impact and positive results by classifying the batches of pilgrims over different slots of time....
June 29, 2023

Timing for the departure of pilgrims from Mina set on Friday and Saturday

SPL issues special stamp and postcard to commemorate Hajj 2023
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Post Logistics (SPL), in cooperation with Hajj and Umrah Ministry, has issued a stamp and postcard to commemorate Hajj 2023.This comes with SPL's belief in the importance of postage stamps in commemorating various occasions.The commemorative stamp was for SR3, and the postcard for SR5.The new postage stamps entitled "Call all people to the pilgrimage", which was taken from verse 27 of Surat Al-Hajj in the Holy Qur’an, comes in line with the unified media identity launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the Hajj season 2023.The total number of commemorative postage stamps issued by the Saudi Post Logistics has reached about 490.The postage stamps are issued by SPL periodically on special occasions, including religious...
June 29, 2023

SPL issues special stamp and postcard to commemorate Hajj 2023

The Hajj Ministry provided special assistance to pilgrims with disabilities
Hajj Ministry initiative assists 450 disabled people and orphans to perform the pilgrimage
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has enabled 450 pilgrims with disabilities and orphans to perform the Hajj rituals this year with ease through several special services.The services provided to the pilgrims come within the the third edition of ministry's national Hajj initiative for persons with disabilities.The initiative is being implemented in partnership with a number of government, and nonprofit agencies, to achieve one of the objectives of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which aims to improve the services provided to the pilgrims.It also aims at giving pilgrims with disabilities and orphans the opportunity to perform the Hajj rituals with ease and comfort, in addition to enhancing their role in society.The ministry said they have beem provided modern,...
June 29, 2023

Hajj Ministry initiative assists 450 disabled people and orphans to perform the pilgrimage

The pilgrims continue stay in Mina for the stoning ritual.
Health Ministry warns pilgrims against physical exertion, stampedes
MINA — The Ministry of Health has advised pilgrims to avoid standing in waiting lines for long periods after taking off the Ihram attire to perform the stoning at the Jamarat.The ministry also said pilgrims should avoid physical exertion, direct exposure to the sun, and stampedes while throwing pebbles at the pillars symbolizing Satan.It called on everyone to drink plenty of fluids and to always use an umbrella when venturing out. The ministry said the rituals of Hajj should be performed consciously and safely. Being in good health will help the pilgrim complete his rituals and worship, the ministry added. — SPA
June 29, 2023

Health Ministry warns pilgrims against physical exertion, stampedes

Pilgrims perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah, the obligatory Tawaf of Hajj.
215,000 pilgrims provided healthcare during Hajj
Saudi Gazette reportMINA — Ministry of Interior's Security Spokesman Colonel Talal Al-Shalhoub has said the transportation of pilgrims to the holy sites was carried out successfully following their return this morning to Mina to perform the ritual of stoning the Satan at the Jamarat and to the Grand Mosque to perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah, the obligatory circumambulation of the Kaabah in Hajj.During a press conference on Wednesday, Col. Al-Shalhoub said the security agencies were continuing to ensure the pilgrims' security and safety during their stay at Mina and their performance of the Hajj rituals at the Grand Mosque and the Jamarat.He called on the pilgrims to abide by the regulations concerning crowd movement and follow designated routes. He advised them to remain calm while...
June 29, 2023

215,000 pilgrims provided healthcare during Hajj

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