Government | Tuesday 21 August, 2018 12:46 am

Jamarat Facilities ready to receive pilgrims for Hajj in Saudi Arabia

The Jamarat facilities in Mina have completed preparations and are waiting to receive the Hajj pilgrims on Tuesday for the ritual stoning of the devil. The relevant authorities have arranged facilities for the pilgrims, including ventilation, air conditioning, maintenance and other services for...

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Government | Tuesday 21 August, 2018 12:34 am

Kaaba’s replacement cloth fitted in record time

The Holy Kaaba donned a new Kiswa — a famous black cloth that covers the holiest shrine toward which Muslims face in prayer — on Monday morning after the dawn prayer. The ceremony that involved at least 160 technicians and manufacturers was held under the supervision of Sheikh...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 20 August, 2018 7:17 am

Rain, sandstorm likely to continue in Arafat Monday

Hussain Al-Qahtani, spokesman of the authority, said that the climatic fluctuations that took place today will continue up to tomorrow evening due to high temperatures and high humidity rates that would reach its peak in the afternoon. ...

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Government | Monday 20 August, 2018 1:29 am

Pilgrims to flock to Mount Arafat to mark most important day of Hajj

Around two million pilgrims will ascend the plains of Mount Arafat shortly after sunrise on Monday to perform the most important ritual in Hajj. Standing on Mount Arafat until the sunset on the 9th day of Dul Hijjah is the one of the most important rituals of the Hajj pilrimage. Pilgrims converge ...

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Government | Monday 20 August, 2018 12:28 am

Process to place the Holy Kaaba's new 'Kiswa' begins

Every year, the old black silk cloth that covers the Kaaba is removed and a new one is draped on the 9th day of the Islamic month of Dhu Al-Hijjah, which falls on Monday Aug 20 this year. Known in Arabic as the “Kiswa,” the black and gold cloth that is wrapped around the Kaaba gets...

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Government | Sunday 19 August, 2018 4:30 am

Haj begins as over 2 million pilgrims converge in Mina

More than two million pilgrims have begun their lifetime spiritual journey by converging on the vast tent city of Mina since last evening. As the night wore on Saturday, all roads and highways leading into Mina were filled with pilgrims, most of whom traveled in buses and other vehicles while some...

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Government | Sunday 19 August, 2018 4:07 am

All eyes on Mina as Hajj begins today

Around 2 million pilgrims arrived in the Holy Land from outside and inside the Kingdom in preparation to set out from Makkah for Mina. They will retrace the noble tradition of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and spend the Tarwiyah Day on Sunday in Mina. Here they will make final preparations...

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Government | Saturday 18 August, 2018 2:35 pm

Saudi Arabia prepares hundreds of mosques for Eid Al-Adha prayer

Nearly 470 mosques have been prepared for the Eid Al-Adha prayer, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Daawah and Guidance in Madinah announced Sheikh Fahad bin Sulaiman al-Tuwaijri,  Director-General of the ministry in Madinah, said that 469 mosques and places of prayer...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 18 August, 2018 1:30 am

Aramco committed to meeting future oil demand, says Saudi energy minister

Saudi state oil giant Saudi Aramco remains committed to meeting future oil demand through continued investments, the kingdom’s Energy Minister Khalid Al Falih said in a company report on Friday. Aramco, which is slated for a public share sale, “continued to prepare itself for the...

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Government | Saturday 18 August, 2018 1:19 am

Over 800 foreign journalists to cover Hajj

More than 800 foreign media workers will cover the Hajj rituals, Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad, Saudi minister of media, has announced. In addition, facilities have been provided for 151 media institutions and 27 international networks, while six official broadcasts and broadcasts in 10 languages ...

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