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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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Prepared to host Umrah Pilgrims with quota numbers before Pandemic: Hajj Ministry

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says that Saudi Arabia is ready to host Umrah pilgrims in accordance with the quota set before the outbreak of the Corona virus. Speaking to the Arab daily Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, Dr. Amr Al-Madah, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, said, “All measures have been taken to host the […]

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Preparations Complete to receive 70,000 Pilgrims Daily: Masjid Al Haram

MAKKAH- The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has completed preparations to increase the capacity of Masjid Al Haram to receive 70,000 Umrah pilgrims from Wednesday. The Presidency following the directions of the Hajj Ministry is increasing the daily capacity from 60,000 to 70,000 Pilgrims. The Presidency’s official spokesman His Excellency […]