Green light in Makkah for 280 park facilities
The Makkah Municipality recently created more than 280 public parks in various districts, many with children's play areas, aiming to attract visitors and improve the city's green spaces.
The Grand Mosque in Makkah is ready for rainy weather
Grand Mosque in Makkah ready to deal with wet weatherThe General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques on Monday mobilized equipment and personnel to deal with wet weather conditions at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
Umrah pilgrims are boosting Saudi Arabia's hotel sector
As Saudi Arabia successfully emerges from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels and businesses in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina are experiencing a revival thanks to an increased flow of Umrah pilgrims.
What is Namaz, its role in the life of a Muslim?
What is Namaz, its role in the life of a Muslim? Namaz is a distinctive religious rite that consists of obligatory prayer and is accompanied by established ritual body movements with obligatory ablution during the process.
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DJ Khaled and Mike Tyson perform Umrah in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
The heavyweight champion embraced Islam while in prison in 1992.
Clock Royal Tower in Mecca to open a kindergarten during Ramadan
The first phase of the initiative will be launched next year, when the hotel will be able to look after 150 children. The children will also be educated about the rituals their parents performed.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov performed Hajj to Mecca
The Dagestani mixed martial arts fighter, former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, went as a pilgrim to Mecca — the holy city of all Muslims, located in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabian Minister Launches Nusuk Online Pilgrimage Service
The Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia announced the official launch of an online platform for pilgrims.
«Dream Journey»: Pakistani Pilgrim with Backpack and Umbrella Sets Off to Mecca on Foot
Traveling through at least five countries, Usman Arshad plans to cover 5,400 kilometers to participate in the Hajj next year. The idea of walking to Mecca came to him last year when he completed a 34-day trek from his hometown of Okara to the border with China.
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Masar Destination in Mecca will provide 24,000 hotel rooms, says CEO
The residential complex in central Mecca will have 24,000 hotel rooms, its CEO confirmed.