Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 3 June, 2019 1:15 am

Over 2 and a half million attend Khatm Al-Qur’an prayers

 Over 2 and a half million worshipers, including Umrah pilgrims and visitors, attended Khatm Al-Qur’an prayers on Sunday, 29th night of the holy month of Ramadan, at the Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah. Khatm Al-Qur’an prayers mark the conclusion of recitation of the...

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Government | Sunday 2 June, 2019 6:30 am

Saudi Arabia calls for sighting Shawwal, Eid Al-Fitr moon on Monday

The Supreme Court has called on all Muslims throughout Saudi Arabia to sight the crescent of the month of Shawwal on Monday evening, Ramadan 29, 1440H, corresponding to June 3, 2019. This will signal the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al-Fitr, or Festival of Breaking ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 2 June, 2019 6:00 am

Saudi Arabia issues more than 7.58 million Umrah visas

The number of Umrah visas issued this year has reached 7,584,428, of which 7,201,851 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom, according to data provided by the Hajj Ministry. There are 1,056,618 pilgrims still in the Kingdom, with 732,559 in Makkah and 324,059 in Madinah, the Saudi Press Agency...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 2 June, 2019 5:51 am

‘Layali Diriyah’ Continues Throughout Eid al Fitr

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority’s Ramadan event Layali Diriyah(Diriyah Nights) will continue for five days during Eid Al Fitr season featuring a range of cultural and entertainment activities within the Al Bujairi area of the historical landmark Diriyah. Focusing on cultural...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 2 June, 2019 5:44 am

Jeddah Season Calendar Announcement Sea and Culture

With preparations underway for the launch of an exciting array of events and activities, the Jeddah Season calendar will be officially announced today during the press conference to be held at the Hilton Hotel in Jeddah.  Taking place from the 8thof June till the 18thof July the Jeddah...

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Government | Saturday 1 June, 2019 4:39 am

14th Islamic Summit of OIC Kicks Off under Chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

 The 14th Islamic summit of the Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC) started under the theme "Hand in Hand Towards Future" at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah this evening under the chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Upon arrival of Their...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 1 June, 2019 4:00 am

Over 2m faithful throng Two Holy Mosques on Friday, 27th night of Ramadan

Over two million worshipers thronged the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah to offer Friday prayers, as well as Isha and special night prayers of Taraweeh and Qiyamullail on the 27th night of Ramadan. There was an unprecedented flow of the faithful to the Holy...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 1 June, 2019 3:50 am

Culture Ministry keen to preserve Makkah’s heritage

Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan visited three palaces in Makkah on Wednesday: King Faisal’s Palace, Al-Saqqaf Palace and Al-Zaher Palace. This visit is part of the minister’s program to visit cultural sites throughout the Kingdom, aimed at inspecting the...

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Government | Friday 31 May, 2019 3:02 am

Arab Extraordinary Summit Kicks Off under Chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques 2 Makkah

The Arab extraordinary summit started at Al-Safa Palace here this evening under the chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The leaders and heads of delegations of Arab countries were received by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin...

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Government | Friday 31 May, 2019 2:17 am

Saudi Arabia welcomes all pilgrims without discrimination — Benten

Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Benten said that Saudi Arabia welcomes the arrival of any Muslim from all over the world to perform Haj and Umrah regardless of their different cultures and languages and without any discrimination. He said the Saudi authorities are extending all facilities and ...

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