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Pakistani pilgrim survives five heart attacks during Hajj

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Pakistani pilgrim

MAKKAH:  A 42-year-old Pakistani pilgrim miraculously survived after suffering five heart attacks during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Amid extreme heat, many pilgrims fell ill during the religious rites, with some tragically passing away. The Pakistani pilgrim was brought to East Arafat Hospital in critical condition after experiencing multiple cardiac arrests. Thanks to the swift and … Read more

Pilgrims stone “Greater Satan” as Hajj Rituals continue

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Pilgrims Stone "Greater Satan" as Hajj Rituals Continue

MAKKAH: Millions of Hajj pilgrims are observing the solemn ritual of Rami (stoning) of the “Greater Satan” today, marking a significant phase of the annual pilgrimage. Following this, male pilgrims will proceed to offer their sacrifices and shave their heads, after which they will remove their Ihram, the special white garments worn during Hajj. Later, … Read more

Pakistani Cricketer Waseem junior shares exciting news of his Nikkah

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Pakistani Cricketer Waseem junior shares exciting news of his Nikkah

Young cricketer Waseem Junior, known for his playing style and passion, is starting a new journey with his life partner. He recently got married and visited Makkah, the Holy City of Makkah. Fans are congratulating him on his new journey. Young and energetic cricketer Waseem Junior loved for his playing style and passion for cricket, … Read more

Indonesia celebrates expanded Makkah route access as Pilgrims went for Hajj

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Indonesia celebrates expanded Makkah route access as Pilgrims went for Hajj

The pilgrims will be sent to Saudi Arabia for the spiritual journey, one of the five pillars of Islam. The initiative, launched in 2019, assists pilgrims in meeting visa, customs, and health requirements at the airport of origin. This year, over 128,000 Indonesian pilgrims departing from the three selected cities will benefit from the initiative. … Read more

Desert blooms again: Makkah’s vegetation soars over 600% thanks to rain

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Desert blooms again: Makkah's vegetation soars over 600% thanks to rain

Makkah’s vegetation soars over 600% in 5 months thanks to heavy rain. Green cover jumps from 2.3% in August to 17.1% by December. Rainfall reaches 200mm in some areas. Thanks to the rainy season, the Makkah region’s vegetated areas increased by more than 600% over the previous five months, according to Saudi Arabia’s National Center … Read more

Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Hail Forecast in Saudi Arabia

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Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Hail Forecast in Saudi Arabia

Saudi warns of thunderstorms and potential flooding in most regions until Tuesday. Civil Defense advises seeking shelter away from flood-prone areas and refraining from swimming. Public urged to stay updated through local media and social networking sites. Saudi authorities issued a warning about thunderstorms and potential flooding in most regions of the Kingdom until Tuesday, … Read more

Gaza’s Miracle Baby Rescued from Mother’s Womb

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Miracle Baby

Dareen, 28, fell from balcony in Gaza during Israeli strike. Husband Ayman saved unborn child Makkah. Makkah at hospital; 8,000 Gaza deaths in Israeli strikes. Amidst the heartbreaking Israeli-Palestinian conflict, an incredible incident happened that presented us to Gaza’s wonder child, Makkah. Dareen, a 28-year-old woman in the latter stages of her third pregnancy, was … Read more

Lightning strike in Makkah fills the night sky with magnificent sparks

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Lightning strike

Storms battered Makkah, causing a lightning bolt to strike its clock tower. The incident led to the National Centre of Meteorology upgrading the alert level to “Red Alert”. Pilgrims completing the Umrah stroll around the grounds of the Kaaba. As storms continued to batter the holy city of Makkah with strong winds and heavy rain, … Read more

Ken Doll Shares His Peaceful Journey To Madinah & Makkah

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Ken Doll
  • Adnan Zafar, better known as Ken Doll, is a well-known influencer.
  • He resides in Dubai and frequently travels to Pakistan.
  • He is friends with many famous people in Pakistan.

Adnan Zafar, better known as Ken Doll, is a well-known influencer from Pakistan. He resides in Dubai and frequently travels to Pakistan. People adore Adnan for his flair, wonderful sense of humor, and how desi at heart he is because he is entertaining and really relatable. We have seen Adnan host celebrities from the performing and media industries whenever they visit Dubai. He is friends with many famous people in Pakistan. His humorous reels and commentary sections are adored by millions of people, and he is good friends with Faryal Makhdoom.

Earlier this year, Ken travelled to Madinah and Makkah. The influencer’s Umrah journey was a peaceful one. He felt at ease, and he experienced peace throughout the journey. Ken shared some heartwarming memories with his fans on his peace-seeking journey.

Here are a few of the moments to watch:

 

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Previously, Ken Doll shared some mesmerizing moments and scenic views from his visit to Azerbaijan. He was seen enjoying his holidays with his friends in a wonderful reel shared by him.

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Makkah Deputy Governor To Honor Winners Of King Abdulaziz Quran Competition

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King Abdulaziz

Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, representing Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, is set to honor the winners of the 43rd edition of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Quran after the evening prayer.

Dr. Abdullatif Al Al-Sheikh, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, as well as the General Supervisor of the competition, expressed gratitude for the consistent support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince towards this competition. He highlighted that this competition serves as evidence of the Kingdom’s commitment to promoting and disseminating the teachings of the Holy Quran.

He further emphasized that the competition serves as a source of motivation for young Muslims worldwide to memorize the Quran, contributing to the nurturing of a generation dedicated to following the Quranic teachings and the Sunnah. It was noted that this year’s competition saw the largest number of participating countries since its inception in the year 1399 Hijri.

The competition featured 166 participants from 117 countries and offered a prize pool of SAR 4 million. E-judging was employed in both the preliminary and final competition rounds.

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Saudi Government Establishes New Council for Holy Mosques

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Saudi Government Council for Mosques

The council expected to have more financial and administrative autonomy. Responsible for religious lessons, sermons, and calls to prayer. Aims to enhance management and oversight of Islam’s holiest sites. The Saudi government has introduced a fresh council to manage the affairs of Islam’s most sacred mosques, as reported by Saudi official media on Thursday. The … Read more

Deputy Governor of Makkah to Lead Washing Ceremony of the Holy Kaaba

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Salman bin Abdulaziz

The esteemed occasion of washing the Holy Kaaba will be led by Prince Badr bin Sultan, the Deputy Governor of the Makkah region, representing the revered Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Wednesday. This event stands as a testament to the profound attention and devotion that the Saudi leadership accords … Read more

Ghilaf-e-Kaabah to be replaced on 1st Muharram

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Ghilaf-e-Kaabah

MAKKAH: The Ghilaf-e-Kabaah (Kiswah), a huge piece of black silk  covering adorned with golf patterns, will be replaced on the 1st of the Islamic month of Muharram-ul-Haram. The annual ritual of changing the Ghilaf-e-Kaabah will take place on the 29 Zil-Hajj, corresponding to Tuesday, July 18, after Isha prayer to coincide with the beginning of … Read more

Over 17,000 people detained by Saudi security forces for trying to do Hajj without permit

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Saudi Arabia has detained over 17,000 people for attempting to make the Hajj pilgrimage without a permit. All individuals are under investigation by the Public Prosecution. 128,999 vehicles not authorized to enter Makkah and the holy sites were sent back. The Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday that up until Friday, security forces in Saudi … Read more

Makkah’s Grand Mosque Readies For Eid-ul-Adha Prayers

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Makkah Grand Mosque

Hajj pilgrims will return once again at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. General Presidency has made preparation to welcome millions of worshippers. The Tawaf Al-Ifadah marks the completion of the annual pilgrimage. MAKKAH: Hajj pilgrims will return once again at the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform Eid-ul-Adha prayers and for Tawaf Al-Ifadah marking the … Read more

Arafat Sermon Translation Project Reaches 500 Million Beneficiaries: Al-Sudais

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Arafat Sermon Translation

Al-Sudais announced the success of the Arafat sermon translation project. The translation of Arafat Sermon was broadcast in 20 languages. The project reached more than 500 million beneficiaries for first time. MAKKAH: The project of the General Presidency for Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques to translate the Arafat sermon into 20 languages has reached … Read more

More Than 1.8 Million Pilgrims Perform Hajj This Year

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Hajj Pilgrims

More than 1.8 million pilgrims have performed Hajj so far. This includes 1.6 milllion pilgirms from abroad. The number if expected to cross two million people. MAKKAH: More than 1.8 million pilgrims from all over the world have already amassed in and around the holy city of Makkah for the Hajj pilgrimage. The Kingdom’s Ministry … Read more

Arafat Sermon App To Offer Live Translation In 20 Languages

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Arafat Sermon

Arafat Sermon app will offer live translation in 20 languages. The sermon is delivered at Masjid-e-Nimra at the site. The sermon aims at reaching out to more than 300 million beneficiaries.   MAKKAH: The Arafat Sermon app will offer a live translation of the sermon for pilgrims and others around the world in more than … Read more

Two new crescents installed on Grand Mosque minarets

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Grand Mosque

Two new crescents have been installed on Grand Mosque minarets. Two new crescents have been installed on minarets near the King Abdulaziz Gate at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Made of carbon fiber molded around an internal iron structure, the imposing crescents are coated with gilded glass. Mohammed Al-Waqdani, undersecretary of the Projects and Engineering … Read more

H.E. Al-Sudais completed 40 years consistently as Imam of holy Haram, Makkah

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H.E. Al-Sudais
  • H.E Al-Sudais, completed an incredible milestone.
  • He led his very first Salah at the age of 24.
  • H.E. Al-Sudais holds a P.H.D degree in Islamic Shariah.

The esteemed President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz al-Sudais, commonly known as H.E Al-Sudais, completed an incredible milestone – 40 years as the Imam of the Holy Haram in Makkah.

H.E. Al-Sudais, a globally renowned reciter of the Holy Quran and the most popular Imam in Saudi Arabia, hails from the prestigious Arabian tribe, “Annazah.” At the tender age of 12, he memorized the entire Holy Quran and went on to earn a degree in Sharia from Riyadh University in 1983.

Additionally, he majored in Islamic Fundamentals from the Sharia College of Imam Muhammad, and later completed his P.H.D degree in Islamic Shariah from Um- al Qura University in 1995.

In 1984 (1404, in Islamic calendar), His Late Majesty King Fahad bin Abdulaziz, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, appointed Al Sudais as the Imam of Masjid Al Haram in Makkah via a Royal Decree.

At the tender age of 24, H.E. Al-Sudais led his very first Salah on May 22, 1984 (22 Shaban 1404), creating an enduring legacy in the spiritual heart of the Masjid Al Haram.

A recording of this inaugural Salah can be heard in the attached tweet below.

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Saudi Arabia: 800,000 registered to perform Umrah in Ramadan

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Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia announced that Umrah permits for Ramadan.
  • The Umrah visa has also been extended from 30 days to 90 days.
  • The nusuk.sa platform allows Muslims who want to perform Umrah or visit holy sites to obtain the appropriate visas.

Around 800,000 Muslims from outside Saudi Arabia have so far registered for undertaking Umrah or lesser pilgrimage in the upcoming Ramadan, according to a Saudi official.

This week, Saudi Arabia announced that Umrah permits for Ramadan, which begins later this month, can be secured for Muslims both inside and outside the country through the Nusuk app.

“The number of those from outside the kingdom, who have registered on the Nusuk platform for the Ramadan Umrah, have reached nearly 800,000 until now,” Abdul Rahman Shams, the assistant undersecretary of the Ministry of Hajj for Umrah affairs, told Saudi television Al Ekhbariya.

The nusuk.sa platform allows Muslims who want to perform Umrah or visit holy sites to obtain the appropriate visas and permissions, as well as book-related packages, electronically.

Saudi Arabia anticipates the number of Umrah pilgrims to surpass 9 million by the end of Ramadan, which traditionally marks the pinnacle of the Umrah season.

Overseas Umrah permit candidates in Ramadan must have valid visas at the time of registration.

Saudi Arabia has recently revealed a series of amenities for Muslims seeking to do Umrah in the nation.

Muslims with various sorts of entrance visas, such as personal, visit, and tourism visas, are permitted to do Umrah and visit Al Rawda Al Sharifa, where the Prophet Mohammed’s (peace be upon him) grave is located in the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.

Visa Extended

The Umrah visa has also been extended from 30 days to 90 days, allowing holders to enter the kingdom via all land, air, and sea routes and depart from any airport.

Saudi Arabia has announced that its nationals can apply for visas to invite their friends from other countries to visit the kingdom and perform Umrah.

Saudi Arabia has also issued a transit visa that allows the holder to conduct Umrah, visit the Prophet’s Mosque, and attend various events within the kingdom.

The transit visa is valid for four days and is valid for 90 days.

The monarchy has also stated that GCC residents, regardless of occupation, are able to apply for a tourist visa, allowing them to do Umrah.

Millions of Muslims who cannot physically or financially afford the yearly Hajj rites travel to Saudi Arabia to do Umrah.

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Ducky Bhai and his wife Aruba Jatoi perform Umrah

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  • Saad Rehman also Known as Ducky Bhai has 4.62 million subscribers.
  • Saad has just begun vlogging, and his followers are adoring it.
  • The newlywed pair recently travelled to Makkah to perform Umrah.

Pakistani YouTuber Saad Rehman also Known as Ducky Bhai has 4.62 million subscribers and is quite well-known. His roasting videos helped him gain popularity. As ‘Ducky Bhai,’ the name of his YouTube channel, the man attracted attention. Saad has just begun vlogging, and his followers are adoring it. Sad wed Aruba Jatoi on January 1, 2023. With his wife, Saad enjoys sharing vlogs.

The newlywed pair has recently travelled to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to complete their first Umrah. In addition to posting a vlog and images, Arooba Jatoi and Saad Rehman offered their Umrah. Saad Rehman also shaved his head in accordance with Umrah custom.

“I am here to perform Umrah and I will follow all the rituals by heart”, he declared. While completing Umrah, Saad Rehman and his wife were content. A few snippets from their Umrah vlog are collected here. Take a peek at the images:

Saad Rehman shared the following Umrah Vlog video:

Saad Ur Reham and Aroob Jatoi’s wedding ceremony took place in Lahore on Janurary 2023. The wedding was unique since prominent Pakistani YouTubers and close relatives attended the occasion. Saad and Aroob’s performance on the Walima stage was one of the event’s highlights. Additionally, the newlyweds appeared lot happy at the time.

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Saudi Arabia: 2 killed, 21 injured in bus crash

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Saudi Arabia

Two people were killed and 21 were injured when their bus flipped over on a road. The bus was carrying 23 Arab nationals when it crashed in the Turubah governorate.  Taif health officials also dispatched seven ambulance teams to the crash site. According to local media, two people were killed and 21 were injured when … Read more

Saudi holy sites are prepared for 3 million pilgrims throughout Ramadan

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Saudi
  • The operating system is manned by 12,000 employees.
  • The employees will assist about 3 million attendees in both mosques.
  • The concept is intended to make the circumambulation ceremony around the Holy Kaaba easier.

Cairo: Saudi Arabia has launched a vast plan to serve approximately 3 million worshippers at Islam’s holiest locations during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins on Friday.

Abdul Rahman Al Sudais, the chief of the General Presidency for Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Medina, announced the idea.

According to the official, the operating system is manned by 12,000 employees who are accessible around the clock to assist about 3 million attendees in both mosques.

The plan, dubbed “from arrival to access,” focuses on the worshipper’s journey from arrival at the two holy sites to accessing services such as circling the Holy Kaaba in the Grand Mosque and walking between the two hills of Safa and Marwah, which are key rites of Umrah or lesser pilgrimage, as well as prayer and Itikaf (seclusion) areas.

“Besides, the plan takes care of monitoring and governance of all services to ensure their highest standards in the two Holy Haramein,” Al Sudais said.

According to him, the concept is intended to make the circumambulation ceremony around the Holy Kaaba easier for approximately 107,000 Umrah pilgrims per hour.

Ramadan, which begins in late March this year, is traditionally the busiest time for Umrah and is distinguished by fervent worship.

“The Ramadan operation plan is centered on field presence, holding laxity to account, providing a safe, healthy environment in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, diversifying initiatives, optimal utilization of artificial intelligence, and use of apps in different fields for serving the highest numbers of Umrah pilgrims and visitors,” he added.

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There is no number limit for pilgrims to perform Umrah says Hajj Ministry

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Saudi Arabia

There is no number limit for pilgrims to perform Umrah, said Saudi’s Hajj Ministry. Tourists, or those who are on work visa are permitted to perform Umrah. In October 2020, Saudi government allowed  limited number of pilgrims to perform Umrah. The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that there is no number … Read more

Saudi Arabia: No Cap On Overseas Pilgrims To Perform Umrah

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Saudi Arabia
  • There will be no limit on the number of people who can perform Umrah.
  • Saudi Arabia has recently revealed a slew of amenities for Muslims seeking to do Umrah in the nation.
  • The Umrah visa has also been extended from 30 days to 90 days.

Saudi Arabia has stated that there is no limit to the number of people who can perform Umrah or smaller pilgrimage in the kingdom, despite the fact that facilities are available for foreign Muslims to come and complete the rituals.

According to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, visitors, tourists, and workers who enter the kingdom on a visit, tourism, or labor visas can do Umrah and alter the mode of transportation used to leave the nation from the one used to enter Saudi Arabia.

The minister, on the other hand, asked Umrah pilgrims to adhere to the dates given in their licenses in order to conduct the rituals at Makkah’s Great Mosque.

Saudi Arabia has recently revealed a slew of amenities for Muslims seeking to do Umrah in the nation.

After reserving an e-appointment, Muslims with various sorts of entrance visas, such as personal, visit, and tourism visas, are permitted to do Umrah and visit Al Rawda Al Sharifa, where the tomb of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) is located in the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.

The Umrah visa has also been extended from 30 days to 90 days, allowing holders to enter the kingdom via all land, air, and sea routes and depart from any airport.

Saudi Arabia established a stopover transit visa this month, allowing holders to undertake Umrah, visit the Prophet’s Mosque, and attend various events across the kingdom.

The transit visa is valid for four days and is valid for 90 days.

Millions of Muslims who cannot physically or financially afford the Hajj rites travel to Saudi Arabia each year to perform Umrah.

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