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1443 2021 Corona Virus Covid-19

Thermal Cameras Introduced among other to Preserve the Health of Pilgrims

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has developed thermal cameras and optical sorting operations, to preserve the pilgrims of the Grand Mosque, and to prevent the arrival and spread of the Corona virus in this pure spot by implementing a number of preventive and health measures.  His […]

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Microchipped Carpets Introduced in Masjid Al Nabawi

As part of its ongoing efforts and plans to prepare the Prophet’s Mosque for visitors and worshipers, the Prophet’s Mosque Affairs Agency has renewed the carpets of the old Mosque, which are being intensively purified, sterilized and cared for around the clock. The carpets of the Prophet’s Mosque are among the luxurious Saudi carpets of […]

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1442 2021 Corona Virus Covid-19 Umrah

Local Umrah to resume from Sunday

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is set to announce the resumption of Local Umrah from Sunday, 15 Dhul Hijjah 1442 (25 July 2021).   As per sources, the previous protocols issued by the Ministry will apply which mandates the intending pilgrim to be ‘Immune’ by status on the Tawakalana.    Umrah was suspended on […]

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1442 2021 Corona Virus Covid-19 Hajj

President Sudais inaugurated Arafat Sermon Translation Center

President for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais inaugurated the Arafat Sermon Translation Center through which the Sermon of Hajj will be transmitted simultaneously in 10 popular languages in the Muslim world   The Sermon will be transmitted through the Presidency’s Manarat Al Haramain Platform   Video of inauguration:

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1442 2021 Corona Virus Covid-19 Umrah

Umrah suspended until Hajj

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah suspended Umrah on Monday as the Hajj season approaches. The ministry said Umrah was suspended so that the Haram can be prepared for Hujjaj who will arrive for Rituals of Hajj on 8 Dhul Hijjah Umrah was resumed on 4 October 2020 for locals, after a suspension of seven […]

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1442 2021 Covid-19 Mosques news

Path to normalcy: Saudi Arabia eases Partial Restrictions in Mosques

Saudi Arabia through its Ministry of Islamic Affairs on Sunday eased several precautionary measures in Mosques which were implemented last year to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The Mosques around the Kingdom are now allowed to replace the Mushafs (Quran copies), although the Ministry has recommended that worshipers bring their own copies. The time restriction […]