CAIRO: Saudi Arabia has limited permits for performing Umrah or lesser pilgrimage for overseas Muslims aged 18 to 50 years, Gulf News reported. Overseas pilgrims are also required to be fully inoculated against the Covid-19 before travelling to the kingdom, with vaccines recognised in Saudi Arabia and to present an officially endorsed vaccination certificate to obtain an … Read more
SAUDIA ARABIA: The Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia operated at full capacity on Sunday (Oct 17), with worshippers praying shoulder-to-shoulder for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. Workers removed floor markings that guide people to social distance in and around the Grand Mosque, which is built … Read more
Riyadh: Preparation of the new shroud of the Holy Ka’aba has been completed in Makah. The shroud of Holy Ka’abah will be changed on 9th Dhul-Hijjah. According to details, the manufacturing of the new cloth of Holy Ka’abah has been completed by the Kiswa Factory in Makkah. Ithas been prepared by skilled craftsmen throughout the … Read more
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has revealed that almost 7.5 million people performed Umrah and prayed at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the past four months. According to the statement by the General Presidency, 1.9 million people performed Umrah and 5.5 million people prayed at the mosque between … Read more
