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 […]
RIYADH: The Ministry of Tourism on Thursday announced that residents of the GCC Countries can obtain a Tourist Visa online on the Visit Saudi Platforms. Residents of the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman can now obtain a Saudi Tourist Visa online, Information for residents of the GCC countries is available here: https://bit.ly/3wOg5PD After obtaining […]
Hajj 1444: Ministry devising policy
RIYADH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s central committee is finalizing plans for the Hajj season of the coming year 1444 (2022) for domestic pilgrims The Ministry’s central committee has reportedly agreed on a ‘complete normalcy policy’ which will be implemented in stages according to Okaz Among them would be 25% reserved quota for Hujjaj […]
Arafat Sermon 1443/2022 Translation
Listen to the Hajj Sermon 2022/1443 from Majid Namirah, Arafat delivered by His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Al Issa Note: Available from 12:30 PM (Makkah Time), 9 Dhul Hijjah 1443, Audio Courtesy by Manaret Al Haramain 1. English 2. French 3. Malay 4. Urdu 5. Persian 6. Russian 7. Chinese 8. Bengali 9. Turkish 10. Hausa […]
Kiswah to be replaced on Muharram 1st
MAKKAH: The annual ceremony to replace the Kiswah (covering) of the Ka’bah will take place on 1st Muharram 1444, a royal decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques said. The Kiswah will be handed over to the Guardian of the Ka’bah on Saturday, 10 Dhul Hijjah the decree further said. The Kiswah […]