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Four new imams appointed at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi
Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais confirmed royal approval for the appointments of new imams at the Two Holy Mosques.
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Shaheen Shah Afridi shares picture after performing Umrah
Left-arm pacer posts a picture of himself in Ihram with the Holy Kaaba visible in the background
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Friday prayer timings at Makkah's Grand Mosque, Madina's Masjid-e-Nabwi shortened
The timings have been limited to 15 minutes to protect worshippers from intense heat
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Pre-Hajj flights under govt scheme conclude today
Arrival of pilgrims under private scheme will continue
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CII clarifies conditions for women’s solo Hajj
Says three schools of Islamic jurisprudence allow women to go on pilgrimage without male guardian
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Nawaz arrives in Makkah on his journey back
Party sources say PML-N supremo will hold meetings with high-ups, investors of the Kingdom
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Saudi storm brings lightning, fierce winds to Makkah
Fierce storms halt schools and affect pilgrims, but no casualties reported
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Man arrested for performing Umrah on behalf of Queen
Security forces ‘arrested a resident of Yemeni nationality for violating the regulations and instructions for Umrah’
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WATCH: Pilgrims allowed to touch Hajar al Aswad as barriers around Kaaba removed
Faithfuls can now touch and kiss the Black Stone – one of Islam's most revered relics
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Makkah's Grand Mosque drops social distancing
Saudi authorities say visitors must be fully vaccinated, wear masks on the premises
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Full-capacity attendance at Grand Mosques in Makkah, Madina allowed
Authorities cancel curbs on fully vaccinated people at closed venues, gatherings, transportation, restaurants, cinemas
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In Makkah, women set off on Hajj as 'mehram' rule cast aside
Hajj ministry officially allowed women of all ages to make pilgrimage without a male guardian
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Saudi Arabia to allow only Covid vaccinated pilgrims to perform Umrah
Permits can be obtained through the Eatmarna and Tawakkalna apps available on the Hajj ministry’s website
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Knife-wielding man arrested from Makkah's Grand Mosque
The man was reportedly chanting slogans of terrorist organisations; probe initiated
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Saudi Arabia appoints hundreds of women to serve at Khana-e-Kaaba
Move is part of Saudi leadership’s plans to empower women and ensure best possible services to pilgrims
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PIA resumes Umra flights
Karachi-Medina ticket to cost Rs91,000 under new policy
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Saudi man arrested for ramming car into Makkah's Grand Mosque
No casualties reported in the incident
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Saudi Arabia to allow Umrah for foreigners from Sunday
Age group for Umrah performers from outside the kingdom has been restricted to 18 to 50 years
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Saudi Arabia resumes Umrah pilgrimage amid strict SOPs
Thermal cameras placed at entrances, inside halls of Grand Mosque to monitor body temperature spikes, issue alerts
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Makkah to reopen for limited pilgrimages after 7-month pause for virus
In the first stage, Umrah will be performed meticulously and within a specified period of time, says Hajj minister
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Muslim pilgrims perform last Hajj ritual in Makkah
Saudi Arabia holds limited Hajj allowing some 10,000 pilgrims to perform annual ritual amid pandemic
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Muslims begin downsized Hajj
With just 10,000 people already residing in the kingdom set to participate in the ritual
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Virus-hit Hajj cuts deep for Pakistan pilgrims and businesses
Pakistan, one of the largest Muslim-majority countries by population, send the most pilgrims for Hajj
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Saudi Arabia to lift nationwide curfew, resume economic activities from Sunday
Restrictions to remain in place for religious pilgrimages, international travel and social gatherings
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Mosques in Makkah to reopen from Sunday after three months closure
Some 1,500 holy sites are preparing to welcome visitors amid Covid-19 pandemic
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Brunei's Muslims to skip Hajj pilgrimage this year
Southeast Asian country to withhold 1,000 selected pilgrims and those travelling at their own expenses to perform Hajj
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Saudi Arabia reopens mosques with strict regulations for worshippers
The kingdom has eased restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus
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Saudi malls fill again as kingdom eases coronavirus closures
Security guards took shoppers’ temperatures as a small number of visitors entered upscale malls in central Riyadh
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Saudi Arabia imposes curfew in Makkah, Medina amid coronavirus fears
Saudi Arabia has advanced its curfew to 3pm in three areas
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Cabinet approves Hajj policy, 179,210 pilgrims to perform pilgrimage in 2020
Religious affairs minister says talks are ongoing to extend the Road to Makkah project to other major cities
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Bilawal Bhutto performs Umrah
The PPP leader reportedly held special prayers for Pakistan
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35 pilgrims dead in Saudi bus crash
Victims were Arab and Asian pilgrims; Pakistanis among the deceased, reports say
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PM Imran, First Lady Bushra perform Umrah
Premier prays for the country's prosperity and stability
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'Hajj supreme evidence of Muslim unity'
The clerics ensure the protection of seminaries and mosques.
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Saudi, UAE slam Doha for 'backtracking' on Makkah talks
Doha rejects outcome of talks saying it wasn't properly consulted
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OIC summit slams US embassy move to Jerusalem: statement
Urges all members to "boycott" countries that have opened diplomatic missions in the city
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PM urges OIC to stand against oppression of Muslims
Addresses Makkah summit, holds bilateral talks with Saudi crown prince, Bosnian president
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Saudi media accuses Yemen rebels of missile fire at Makkah
Houthi rebels deny attack
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'I am born once again': Pilgrims pray and give praise as Hajj ends
More than two million Hajj pilgrims headed back to Makkah for final prayers on Thursday
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Pilgrims ascend Mount Arafat during Hajj
Sea of worshipers scaled rocky hill southeast of Makkah for a day of prayers and reflection
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27 initiatives approved to enhance religious moderation in Saudi Arabia
'Mithaq' workshop was inaugurated by Makkah Governor Prince Khaled Al Faisal
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Saudi women take up jobs in Makkah hotels
Saudi Arabia observing massive changes as part of an ambitious drive headed by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman
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Photo of four women playing board game at Khana-e-Kaaba goes viral
The act triggers a wide array of comments on social media
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Saudi Arabia bans photos, videos at Khana-e-Kaaba and Masjid-e-Nabwi
Authorities cite disturbance of worshippers at the two Holy Mosques as reason behind the ban
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Saudi Arabia seeks Islamic tourism boost in test for heritage, tradition
Tourism is part of Crown Prince's economic reform plan
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Iran pilgrims make return to hajj with bitter memories
Iranian pilgrims stayed away from the 2016 Hajj following stampede that killed 769
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Fire destroys three buildings in Saudi Arabia UNESCO heritage site
60 people evacuated their homes when fire broke in al Balad, a historic district in Red Sea city of Jeddah
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Makkah's clock tower among world's most expensive skyscrapers
Over the last few decades, hundreds of skyscrapers have been built with construction costs continuing to soar
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Man tries to set himself alight in front of Kaaba
A video clip circulating on social media showed a man being hustled away from the Kaaba by pilgrims
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Here's what the Kaaba looks like from inside
Considered the 'House of Allah', Muslims the world over turn towards it when praying