The barriers around the Kaaba were removed two years after the start of the new Umrah season
Saudi Arabia decided two years later to remove the preventive barriers around the Holy Kaaba, allowing worshippers to once again touch the House of Allah.
194,000 pilgrims in Medina after Hajj
About 194,000 pilgrims arrived in Medina after completing the Hajj rituals in Mecca, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
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A new covering for the Kaaba has been installed on the eve of the Islamic New Year 1444.
Contrary to tradition, the new covering of the Sacred Kaaba in Mecca was installed in the early hours of Saturday, at the dawn of the new Islamic year 1444.
The venue of Hijazi celebrates the old Hajj festival
In the past, every year during Eid al-Adha, on the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah, during the traditional «JoJo» celebration, Hijazi residents of Mecca would receive Saudi pilgrims with songs and folk chants in honor of their completion of the Hajj rituals.
Pilgrims leave Arafat for the final stages of the Hajj
About one million worshippers began returning to Mina through Muzdalifah as part of preparations for the final stages of their Hajj after they had earlier gathered to witness the Arafat sermon, the most important ritual.
The Mashaer high-speed metro will again operate at the holy sites during the Hajj.
Mashaer trains have been approved for operation during this year's Hajj to ensure the rapid movement of pilgrims between Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah, according to the Department of Hajj and Transport Affairs.
According to the authorities, the Hajj is proceeding smoothly thanks to advanced health and security services.
Hajj officials stated that the pilgrimage process is proceeding smoothly thanks to advanced security and health services.
Foreign pilgrims express joy over this year's Hajj Previous
With tears, but overflowing with a sense of joy, Chinese citizen Ahmed Al-Sini proudly put on his white ihram garments and headed to Mecca to perform his first Hajj.
The Governor of Mecca «has the honor of serving pilgrims at any time and in any place.»
Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Governor of the Makkah Region and President of the Central Hajj Committee, welcomed Saudi Arabia's preparations for the Hajj during a press conference.