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1442 2021 Eid Hajj Saudi Arabia

Hajj Crescent to be searched on Friday

The Crescent for the Month of Dhul Hijjah will be searched on Friday, 29th Dhul Qadah 1442 according to the Umm Al Qurra Calendar corresponding to 9 July 2021 The sighting of Crescent will determine the days of Hajj for the Hujjaj and Eid Al Adha for the rest of the Ummah The usual sightings […]

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1442 2021 Corona Virus Covid-19 Hajj Ministry Pandemic Saudi Arabia

Hajj Plans to be announced soon: Saudi Minister

As the Kingdom completes its evaluations of the problems posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, announcements on this year’s Hajj could be made in the coming days, according to the acting Saudi minister of communications, Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi. Al-Qasabi stated during a press conference in Riyadh on Sunday that the Saudi authorities are monitoring (pandemic) developments […]

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1442 2021 Mosques Saudi Arabia

Ban on use of External Speakers for Prayers, Ministry issues statement

 The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Dawah which oversees the running of Mosques issued directives to Mosques on Sunday to ban the use of External Speakers during Congregational Prayers. The Ministry from its official Twitter Handle issued a statement explaining the background of its decision. The Ministry cited fatwas of Sheikh Muhammad bin Saleh Al-Uthaymeen – […]

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1442 2021 Corona Virus Covid-19 Foreign Pilgrims International Pilgrims Ramadan Ramazan Saudi Arabia Umrah Vaccine

How can foreign Pilgrims perform Umrah during Ramadan?

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah a few days ago announced the procedure of the performance of Umrah for pilgrims who have arrived from abroad. Check if you are not in the 20 countries from where Travel is suspended. Saudi Arabia with relevant data from the Ministry of Health imposed a travel ban from 20 […]

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Ramadan Saudi Arabia Taraweeh

Saudi Arabia allows Mosques to Hold Taraweeh Prayers

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has allowed Mosques around the Kingdom to hold Taraweeh Prayers and Qiyaam Prayers during the Month of Ramadan. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs in a statement said that Total Time of Prayers should not exceed 30 minutes including Isha Prayers Taraweeh Prayers are due to begin on the evening of […]