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Grand Mosque inducts 3 New Muadhins ahead of Ramadan

MAKKAH: The President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Sheikh Abdur Rahman As Sudais approved the appointment of three Muadhins in Masjid Al Haram, Makkah ahead of Ramadan. A statement by the Agency for the Affairs of Imams and Muadhins of Masjid Al Haram, Makkah said: “On the occasion […]

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What are the Protocols for the Two Holy Mosques this Ramadan?

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has announced its operational plans for Masjid Al Haram and Masjid Al Nabawi for Ramadan 1443. After lifting of most precautionary measures in the Kingdom after the cases of COVID-19 winded down, the General Presidency has also removed most restrictions for visitors and pilgrims […]

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Ramadan Crescent to be searched on Friday

RIYADH: The Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has asked citizens and residents in the Kingdom to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1443 on the evening of Friday, 29th Sha’ban 1443 according to Umm Al Qura Calendar corresponding to April 1st, 2022 and report any sightings to their nearest court. The Supreme […]

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I’tikaf Registration begins in the Two Holy Mosques

The registration for I’tikaf in the Two Holy Mosques has begun for Ramadan 1443. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques opened registration on 25 Sha’ban which will continue until 10th of Ramadan. The Presidency will allocate lockers and spaces to the applicants from 16 Ramadan 1443. The registration portal can […]

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Vaccination Requirements Scrapped for entry into Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: The Ministry of Health on Monday lifted restrictions for travelers arriving in the Kingdom which included the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Other Restrictions which were lifted included PCR tests, and Quarantine upon arrival. The Ministry also lifted ‘all restrictions related to the Corona virus for arrivals into the Kingdom’. Earlier the Ministry […]

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All Children Allowed to accompany Families in the Two Holy Mosques: Hajj Ministry

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah ended the controversy surrounding entry of children in the Two Holy Mosques on Friday. A spokesperson for the Ministry said that all children (irrespective of vaccination) can accompany families visiting the Two Holy Mosques. The Spokesperson however said that for Umrah an individual is required to be 5 […]