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The month-long exhibition also gives glimpses into the holy sites of Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah, the rituals of Standing at Arafat, stoning Jamarat, and performing tawaf around the Holy Kaaba.
Riyadh exhibition showcases rare artifacts of Hajj and Two Holy Mosques
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A specialized exhibition, showcasing rare exhibits and artifacts related to the annual pilgrimage of Hajj and Islam’s holiest shrine — the Holy Kaaba, the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, was opened recently at the King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh.The exhibits include a collection of manuscripts, rare books, pictures, coins and miniatures from the library’s holdings, which deal with the rituals of Hajj, as well as the Two Holy Mosques. The month-long exhibition also gives glimpses into the holy sites of Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah, the rituals of Standing at Arafat, stoning Jamarat, and performing tawaf around the Holy Kaaba.Faisal bin Muammar, general supervisor of the King Abdulaziz Public Library, said: “The...
June 24, 2023

Riyadh exhibition showcases rare artifacts of Hajj and Two Holy Mosques

Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets with the President of the New Development Bank, Dilma Vana Rousseff, in Paris on Friday.
Saudi Foreign Minister meets with head of BRICS development bank
PARIS — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Friday with the President of the New Development Bank, Dilma Vana Rousseff, in the presence of the Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan.During the meeting, they discussed the relations between the Kingdom and the BRICS group and ways to enhance them, along with aspects of economic and development cooperation in light of the Saudi Vision 2030, in a way that achieves the goals of global sustainable development. — SPA
June 23, 2023

Saudi Foreign Minister meets with head of BRICS development bank

Security chiefs addressing a press conference in Makkah ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
160,000 people without Hajj permits turned back from checkpoints
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Security forces busted 83 fake Hajj campaigns and turned back about 160,000 residents who wanted to perform Hajj without a permit.Addressing a press conference on Friday, Director of Public Security and Head of the Hajj Security Committee Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Bassami said more than 5,800 violators of residence and work regulations were arrested in Makkah.He stressed that security officers do not face any challenges in Hajj in light of their full readiness and intensified presence in the field.According to Al-Bassami, the security plans approved by the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Hajj, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, for this year were significant in maintaining order.“The general plan for the tasks and...
June 23, 2023

160,000 people without Hajj permits turned back from checkpoints

The annual Hajj pilgrimage provides a unique model for crowd management.
Hajj 2023 is first full-capacity pilgrimage post-pandemic
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Hajj of 2023 features a landmark full-capacity pilgrimage after a daunting three-year period when the COVID-19 pandemic sharply reduced the scale of the annual pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam. More than two million pilgrims from 160 countries around the world will converge on Islam’s holiest mosque in Makkah this week to begin their lifetime spiritual journey at the holy sites in and around the holy city.Officials from several Islamic countries have confirmed the restoration of their Hajj quota this year to the same level as it was before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Accordingly, the number of pilgrims from abroad for this year’s Hajj will cross two million from 57 Islamic countries and more than 100 other countries with...
June 23, 2023

Hajj 2023 is first full-capacity pilgrimage post-pandemic

King, Crown Prince congratulate Grand Duke of Luxembourg on National Day
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg on the anniversary of his country's National Day.The King expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness to the Grand Duke and steady progress and prosperity to the government and friendly people of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has also sent a cable of congratulations to Grand Duke Henri on the occasion of his country's National Day. — SPA
June 23, 2023

King, Crown Prince congratulate Grand Duke of Luxembourg on National Day

Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh
Saudi Grand Mufti urges pilgrims to shun political propaganda during Hajj
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh urged the pilgrims to stay away from political propaganda during the annual pilgrimage of Hajj.“It is part of honoring the sanctity of God that the pilgrim embraces his pilgrimage and stays away from everything that harms his pilgrimage, his peace of mind and tranquillity, whether it is strife and arguments that lead to resentment and hatred, shouting or political slogans. The place of pilgrimage is a place of supplications and worship,” the grand mufti said in a statement issued on the occasion of Hajj.Al-Sheikh urged the pilgrims to perform the Hajj rites with a sincere heart, following the Sunnah of His Prophet, and glorifying God. “We thank God...
June 23, 2023

Saudi Grand Mufti urges pilgrims to shun political propaganda during Hajj

The Uzbek pilgrim is being shifted to King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah.
Medical team in Makkah hospital saves Uzbek pilgrim after massive heart attack
MAKKAH — A medical team from King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah has saved the life of an Uzbek pilgrim in his sixties after he suffered a heart attack.The pilgrim from Uzbekistan was admitted to the emergency department of Alnoor Specialist Hospital in Makkah, where he underwent medical examinations.The pilgrim was then transferred to King Abdullah Medical City after examinations showed that he had a massive heart attack.Subsequently, the medical team in the city successfully placed a stent in his heart. He left the hospital after his condition improved, and the pilgrim was able to resume his Hajj rituals. — SPA
June 23, 2023

Medical team in Makkah hospital saves Uzbek pilgrim after massive heart attack

Medical convoys accompany pilgrims on route to Makkah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Medical convoys are accompanying Hajj pilgrims on the pilgrimage route from Madinah to Makkah without break since the beginning of the current Hajj season. The Ministry of Health has launched the mobile medical convoy along the Hijrah Road linking Makkah and Madinah to follow up on the health status of the pilgrims and provide essential care at all locations and ports during the various stages of arrival and grouping until their departure to their home countries.The Madinah Health Cluster worked to equip the clinics in the mobile convoy with all operational requirements through scouting clinics, equipment, medical staff, nursing and technical cadres, and the provision of medicines. An ambulance was also equipped for the clinics to transport emergency...
June 23, 2023

Medical convoys accompany pilgrims on route to Makkah

Security officers manning checkpoints will prevent unauthorized people and vehicles from entering Makkah starting Friday.
Makkah entry ban in force
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Starting 12:00 noon Friday, Dhu Al-Hijjah 5, the traffic police will carry out their tasks at the entry points of Makkah to prevent vehicles without permits from entering the city and the holy sites.The ban on the entry of unauthorized people to Makkah that began on June 23 will be in force till July 1.The Hajj Security Forces have warned that anyone who is caught transporting pilgrims without a Hajj permit will be slapped with hefty penalties, including up to six months in prison and SR50000 in fine.The penalties will also include confiscation of the vehicle used for transportation based on a court ruling if it is owned by the violator. his accomplice or partner. If the violator is an expatriate, he will be deported after serving the jail term and payment...
June 23, 2023

Makkah entry ban in force

Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud during his inspection tour of the holy sites.
Interior Minister inspects development projects in Holy Sites
MAKKAH — Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud inspected several development projects in the holy sites in Makkah. He was accompanied by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser, and several senior officials of the Ministry of Interior.During his tour, Prince Abdulaziz was briefed on the new development projects that were implemented this year to serve the pilgrims, including a project to develop and improve Jabal al-Rahma and the surrounding area and another project to prepare and refine the mountainous areas and plateau sites in Mina and Muzdalifah, and work to improve the capabilities of electric power stations, in addition to developing pilgrims' camps in...
June 23, 2023

Interior Minister inspects development projects in Holy Sites

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