RIYADH – Muslims in Saudi Arabia and throughout the world are honoring the holy month of Ramadan, and the faithful are preparing for spiritual practice for the final Ashra of the Islamic month, known as Itikaf, in which they seclude themselves in a mosque for worship and devotion. Itikaf at Islam’s holiest place, the Grand … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Senate was informed on Tuesday the Saudi Arabian authorities had given the assurances to provide jobs to those facing employment related problems at alternative companies. Replying to a question, Minister for Foreign Affairs Jalil Abbas Jilani told the House that about 2.5 million Pakistanis were working in Saudi Arabia. He said round the … Read more
KARACHI: The governor of Madinah region Prince Faisal bin Salman has directed all the authorities concerned to finalise Hajj preparations for the pilgrims who are visiting the Masjid-e-Nabwi and other religious sites in the region. The prince called upon the authorities to continue their efforts to enhance the health infrastructure in the region; following the … Read more
Hundreds of thousands of Pakistani pilgrims will not be able to travel to Saudi Arabia this year after Saudi authorities extended restrictions on travellers from 20 countries, including Pakistan. A large number of Umrah pilgrims from Pakistan travel to Saudi Arabia every year but the number is limited for over a year due to phased … Read more
