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Sheikh Maher ‘feeling better’ takes the day off

MAKKAH: Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Al Haram Sheikh Maher Al Muaiqly are taking the day off after fainting during Jummah Prayers in Masjid Al Haram on Friday. The Imam was due to lead to Fajr and Dhur Prayers in Masjid Al Haram on Saturday but was instructed by Chief Imam Sheikh Sudais to rest […]

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‘WHO Approved COVID-19 Vaccines sufficient for Umrah’ : Hajj Ministry

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Saturday announced new revised Vaccine Requirements for pilgrims arriving with an Umrah Visa. According to the revised rules, any pilgrim with inoculated with any vaccine approved by the WHO can arrive in the Kingdom and obtain Umrah and other permits provided that they observe an institutional quarantine […]

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New Hajj Minister’s Goal to revive Umrah, Hajj

After the successful management of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Kingdom, Dr Tawfiq Al Rabiah has been appointed as Minister of Hajj and Umrah by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. According to several sources, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is now working on plans to ensure a smooth transition to […]

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Haramain Sharifain restored to 100% Capacity from Sunday

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Interior on Friday announced the return of full capacity in the Haramain Sharifain from Sunday, 11 Rabi Al Awwal 1443 corresponding to 17 October 2021. According to the initial issued protocols, Masjid Al Haram and Masjid Al Nabawi will be restored to full capacity Access to the Haramain Sharifain will be […]

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Umrah Capacity raised to 3 million pilgrims per month

MAKKAH – The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has increased the capacity of Umrah Pilgrims in Masjid Al Haram, Makkah to 100,000 per day. The Ministry also increased the visiting capacity for prayers to 60,000 per day. Also Read: ”10 Million Performed Umrah since Resumption” This comes after Saudi Arabia plans to welcome an influx […]

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Sheikh Sudais Khateeb of Jummah on Friday

MAKKAH – His Excellency the President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais will deliver the Friday Sermon in Masjid Al Haram on Friday, 24 Safar 1443 corresponding to 1st October 2021. Listen: Jummah Khutbah Translation from Makkah and Madinah Sheikh Sudais, delivered his last […]