MAKKAH, August 22 (CIC) – Various scenes showing Muslim pilgrims on Tuesday, the third day of Hajj, the Islamic major pilgrimage, near the Holy City of Makkah. On the third day of Hajj, or the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims visit the Holy Site of Muzdalifa. They perform daily prayers throughout the day and…
The General Directorate of Passports says more than 1.5 million pilgrims travelled to the Kingdom by air, nearly 85,000 Muslims arrived via land borders and more than 16,000 via Saudi’s sea ports JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, August 16 (CIC) – The last of this year’s Hajj pilgrims travelling from abroad arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi…
Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, attended the security forces’ parade which will maintain security and stability during Hajj season this year “Serving the pilgrims is a sacred task, and a great honour.” – Lt. Gen. Said Al Qahtani MAKKAH, August 14 (CIC) – …
Extensive healthcare system in place to treat the inevitable maladies accompanying the 2 million Muslims from around the globe New initiative allows Malaysian and Indonesian pilgrims to complete entry procedures at point of embarkation; initiative to include more countries in future JEDDAH, August 11 (CIC) – With the start of Hajj just days…
RIYADH, August 11(CIC) – A Hajj pilgrim gave birth to a baby girl on Tuesday (August 7) at the Maternity and Child Hospital in Makkah, becoming the first pilgrim this year to deliver a baby in the holy city. “I am so happy that I came to Makkah to perform Hajj carrying my baby. I…