Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announces rules for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
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GCC residents
Saudi Arabia announces start of new Umrah season for GCC residents
GCC citizens and residents will be able to apply for an Umrah permit via the “Nusuk” or “Tawakkalna” applications
Hajj pilgrims
Over 4.25mn worshipers visit the Prophet’s Mosque during the holy week this year
The Presidency said it intensified its work this year to provide improved services on security, service and health for the pilgrims and visitors to perform their worship with ease
eco-friendly transportation
Saudi Arabia launches electric bus services in Madinah
The electric bus, will link the 38-kilometer stretch between Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport and the Prophet’s Mosque
Madinah
Ramadan 2023: Saudi Arabia Prophet’s Mosque receives over 10mn worshippers
The pilgrims are provided all round services by concerned authorities
Grand Mosque
Saudi Arabia Ramadan 2023: Kingdom prepares for millions of visitors to Two Holy Mosques
Saudi Arabia is prepared to welcome millions of visitors to the Two Holy Mosques, during Ramadan 2023
GCC residents
Any profession allowed for Umrah, says Saudi Arabia
GCC residents can apply for online visit visas to perform Umrah through the Saudi Rouh platform
Holy mosques
Saudi reports 81mn worshipers visit Prophet’s Holy Mosque from beginning of Muharram
More than 8 million people offered prayers in the honorable Rawdah and the old campus, Saudi authorities said
coronavirus vaccines
Entry to Saudi’s two holy mosques for vaccinated only
Permits to perform Umrah and prayers in the Grand Mosque and to visit the Prophet’s Mosque, will only be issued to people who have received two doses of the kingdom’s approved coronavirus vaccines
Prophet's Mosque
Saudi Tourism Fund enlists local bank for $346.7 million project in holy city Medina
The 15 billion-riyal TDF signed an agreement with Medina-based Knowledge Economic City Co. and Public Investment Fund-backed Riyad Bank
Hajj
In pictures: Hajj pilgrims perform the evening prayer at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah
Muslim pilgrims perform the evening prayer at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, after completed the rituals of their hajj on the 12th day of Dhu al-Hijjah
Hajj
Video: Here’s how the Hajj has changed amid the coronavirus pandemic
In 2019, more than 1.8 million foreigners performed the Hajj pilgrimage. This year, Saudi Arabia barred Muslims living abroad from taking part due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
congregational prayers
In pictures: Muslim worshippers perform first Friday prayer across Saudi mosques
Saudi Arabia on Friday reimposed coronavirus lockdown in the city of Jeddah, the measures include a curfew running from 3 pm to 6 am, a suspension of prayers in mosques and a stay-at-home order for public and private sector workers in the Red Sea city whose airport serves Makkah pilgrims.