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‘Hajj dues can be paid in up to 3 installments’: Hajj Ministry

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Thursday announced the commencement of registration of Hujjaj for the Hajj Season 1444/ 2023. In the initial stage the Ministry has invited local pilgrims to apply via the Nusuk Application or the Ministry’s website. The Ministry of Hajj announced on Friday, that it is possible for Hujjaj […]

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Hajj 2023: Local Registration begins

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Thursday announced the beginning of registration for Hajj this year 1444/2023 for locals. (Saudi Citizens and Residents). Those willing to perform Hajj this year can register via the ‘Nusuk App’ or the Ministry’s website: localhaj.haj.gov.sa This year the Ministry has set 4 packages for Hujjaj to choose […]

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King condemns Israel for provocative practices at Al Aqsa Mosque

RIYADH: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques condemnation of the provocative practices carried out by an Israeli official, who stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque. The ministry expressed Saudi Arabia’s regret for the practices of the Israeli occupation authorities that undermine international peace efforts and contradict international principles […]

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Video showing snowfall in Masjid Al Haram is Fake: Metrological Center

On Sunday, a video went viral across social media allegedly showing snowfall in Masjid Al Haram. The video of of low quality and clearly with filters showed the Mataaf with Heavy Rainfall which could be mistaken for snowfall. The video went viral across social media with the caption ‘Snowfall in Haram’ particularly because snowfall is […]

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Educational Institutes closed amid Heavy Rain in the Two Holy Mosques

MAKKAH: The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques suspended schools and colleges in the Two Holy Mosques after Heavy Rain lashed the Holy Cities on Monday. Several neighborhoods in the region were left flooded as rain showers continued for several hours. The Ministry of Education suspended Schools and Colleges in Makkah […]

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President Sudais launches Twitter handle to assist Pilgrims and Visitors

His Excellency the General President of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Dr. Abdur Rahman As Sudais on Monday launched a new Twitter Account aimed at helping and assisting Pilgrims and visitors of the Two Holy Mosques. The new service will be known as ‘Wefada’ on Twitter, users particularly visitors and pilgrims can tweet can and […]