Hajj 2021 /tags/hajj-2021 en Authorities in 蹤獲弝け sterilize holy sites after Hajj pilgrims depart /node/1900061/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/121086">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2021-07-25 23:14</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: The Municipality of Makkah carried out several field tours to sterilize the holy sites area following the completion of the Hajj pilgrimage, as part an integrated municipal services system.<br /> The Municipality said that sanitation work covered the holy sites to combat public health threats, filling and suctioning water from swamps or water pools, while using environmentally friendly means to preserve public health.<br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/25/2731616-1056485720.jpeg" width="745" height="600" alt="The work was carried out under the supervision of the Services Agency represented by the General Administration of Environmental Sanitation. (SPA)" title="The work was carried out under the supervision of the Services Agency represented by the General Administration of Environmental Sanitation. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/25/2731611-1330160899.jpeg" width="947" height="600" alt="The work was carried out under the supervision of the Services Agency represented by the General Administration of Environmental Sanitation. (SPA)" title="The work was carried out under the supervision of the Services Agency represented by the General Administration of Environmental Sanitation. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/hajj">hajj</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/makkah-municipality">Makkah Municipality</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/holy-sites">holy sites</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/general-administration-environmental-sanitation">General Administration of Environmental Sanitation</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div></div></div> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:23:18 +0000 sarah.glubb 1900061 at Special needs pilgrims completed Hajj with ease /node/1899641/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/211151">Nada Hameed</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2021-07-24 23:30</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> MAKKAH: Special needs pilgrims in the Kingdom performing Hajj have received continued support for years, and this year was no exception.<br /> The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in collaboration with Harakiya Adults Motor Disability Association, managed to help 17 adults from the association to perform Hajj during this season through a fully equipped campaign that took into account their health conditions, to assure an easy and comfortable experience.<br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/24/2730616-362178835.jpg" width="900" height="530" alt="The 17 special needs pilgrims performed Hajj during this season. (Supplied)" title="The 17 special needs pilgrims performed Hajj during this season. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div></div></div> Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:37:44 +0000 malawi 1899641 at Diplomats in 蹤獲弝け share their Hajj experience /node/1899716/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/211151">Nada Hameed</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2021-07-25 00:25</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> MAKKAH: Diplomats in 蹤獲弝け have been sharing their experience of this years Hajj, which was a first for some and undertaken during the ongoing pandemic.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/25/2730791-1468569572.jpg" width="900" height="530" alt="Muslim pilgrims gather to perform noon and afternoon prayers at Namira Mosque in Mount Arafat, southeast of the Saudi holy city of Makkah on July 19, 2021. (AFP)" title="Muslim pilgrims gather to perform noon and afternoon prayers at Namira Mosque in Mount Arafat, southeast of the Saudi holy city of Makkah on July 19, 2021. (AFP)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div></div></div> Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:32:21 +0000 malawi 1899716 at Saudia increases flights to transport pilgrims /node/1899746/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/242891">SPA</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2021-07-25 01:16</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: Saudia began operations to transport pilgrims home after they completed their Hajj rituals on Friday.<br /> Seven flights took off from Jeddahs King Abdul Aziz International Airport headed to Riyadh, Dammam and Hofuf, after increasing the number of flights to accommodate the travelers.<br /> Saudia announced that the total number of seats available had been increased to around 15,000, distributed over 8 Hajj flights, 25 additional flights, and 49 flights using airplanes with larger seat capacities.<br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/25/2730866-435081328.jpg" width="900" height="530" alt="Saudia airlines began operations to transport pilgrims home. (SPA) " title="Saudia airlines began operations to transport pilgrims home. (SPA) " /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div></div></div> Sat, 24 Jul 2021 18:03:25 +0000 malawi 1899746 at 蹤獲弝け says pilgrims don't need COVID-19 test, isolation after Hajj /node/1899361/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/121086">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2021-07-24 10:45</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: Pilgrims returning home from Hajj do no need to test for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or isolate upon arrival, said 蹤獲弝けs Deputy Minister of Health for Preventive Affairs Dr. Abdullah Asiri.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/24/2729831-19457253.jpg" width="670" height="395" alt="" title="Worshippers perform the farewell tawaf (circumambulation) around the Kaaba at the Grand mosque in Makkah on July 22, 2021, marking the end of this year&#039;s Hajj. (AFP)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div></div></div> Sat, 24 Jul 2021 07:47:32 +0000 farheen.fatima 1899361 at Pilgrims do not need to test, isolate after Hajj /node/1899196/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/121086">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2021-07-24 00:12</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: Pilgrims returning home from Hajj do no need to test for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or isolate upon arrival, said 蹤獲弝けs Deputy Minister of Health for Preventive Affairs Dr. Abdullah Asiri.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/24/2729511-1755321509.jpg" width="900" height="530" alt="Worshippers perform the farewell tawaf (circumambulation) around the Kaaba at the Grand mosque in Makkah on July 22, 2021, marking the end of this year&#039;s Hajj. (AFP)" title="Worshippers perform the farewell tawaf (circumambulation) around the Kaaba at the Grand mosque in Makkah on July 22, 2021, marking the end of this year&#039;s Hajj. (AFP)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div></div></div> Fri, 23 Jul 2021 23:16:41 +0000 malawi 1899196 at 蹤獲弝け announces successful completion of Hajj, no health issues recorded /node/1898826/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/206261">MOHAMMED AL-KINANI</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2021-07-23 09:34</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> <img alt="" height="161" src="/sites/default/files/userimages/1347/2021-hajj-_0.png" style="float:left" width="216" />MINA: Most of this years Hajj pilgrims had left Makkah by midday Thursday after performing the farewell circumambulation ritual at the Grand Mosque.</p> <p> Security, Hajj and health officials have confirmed that all their plans were successfully carried out, and no serious health issues were recorded.</p> <p> Saudi Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said that the health plan for this years Hajj was a success, with no COVID-19 infection cases identified.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/23/2727981-1629944108.jpg" width="900" height="530" alt="" title="Worshippers perform the farewell tawaf (circumambulation) around the Kaaba, Islam&#039;s holiest shrine, at the Grand mosque in the holy Saudi city of Makkah on July 22, 2021. (AFP)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div></div></div> Fri, 23 Jul 2021 06:39:34 +0000 sehrish_ghaffar 1898826 at A look into modernization of tawafa profession as Hajj 2021 ends /node/1898646/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/247521">Tareq Al-Thaqafi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2021-07-22 23:55</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> MAKKAH: Shadia Jumbi has worked in the tawafa profession since she was eight years old, helping pilgrims and guiding them through Hajj.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/22/2727546-1585933650.jpg" width="900" height="530" alt="A mutawwif is someone who has been appointed by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to guide pilgrims. (Supplied)" title="A mutawwif is someone who has been appointed by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to guide pilgrims. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/23/2727581-1810539087.jpg" width="900" height="530" alt="" title="A mutawwif is someone who has been appointed by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to guide pilgrims. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div></div></div> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:59:21 +0000 malawi 1898646 at 蹤獲弝け announces successful completion of Hajj 2021 /node/1898426/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/206261">MOHAMMED AL-KINANI</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2021-07-22 15:12</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> <img alt="" height="161" src="/sites/default/files/userimages/1347/2021-hajj-_0.png" style="float:left" width="216" />MINA: Most of this years Hajj pilgrims had left Makkah by midday Thursday after performing the farewell circumambulation ritual at the Grand Mosque.</p> <p> Security, Hajj and health officials have confirmed that all their plans were successfully carried out, and no serious health issues were recorded.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/22/2726866-689914062.jpg" width="1100" height="733" alt="" title="Security, Hajj and health officials have confirmed that all their plans were successfully carried out, and no serious health issues were recorded. (AFP)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/mina">Mina</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div> <span class="label abs-el uppercase update"> Update </span> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:19:07 +0000 Peter Harrison 1898426 at Kuwait and Bahrain congratulate King Salman on successful Hajj 2021 /node/1898576/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/121086">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Zaynab Khojji</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-id field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">ID:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">1626980861004179100</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2021-07-22 22:07</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Kuwait and Bahrain on Thursday congratulated King Salman on the success of this years Hajj as the annual pilgrimage comes to a close.<br /> Kuwaits Emir Sheikh Nawaf Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah praised the expansion works at Makkahs Grand Mosque and the development of services that benefit pilgrims and facilitate the performance of Hajj rituals.<br /> The emir asked God to bless the government and people of 蹤獲弝け with more progress and prosperity.<br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/22/2727406-1205031959.jpg" width="1130" height="753" alt="" title="Worshippers perform the farewell tawaf around the Kaaba at the Grand mosque in Makkah on July 22, 2021, marking the end of this year&#039;s Hajj. (AFP)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/bahrain">Bahrain</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/kuwait">Kuwait</a></div></div></div> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:09:45 +0000 rbksa 1898576 at Health plan for Hajj was a success, says Saudi minister /node/1898466/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/121086">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Zaynab Khojji</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-id field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">ID:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">1626961384063095400</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2021-07-22 16:41</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: Saudi Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced on Thursday that the health plan for this years Hajj was a success, with no coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection cases identified.<br /> I would like to announce that this Hajj was successful, with neither coronavirus infection nor any other epidemic diseases reported, he said.<br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/22/2726941-1603241527.jpg" width="1082" height="753" alt="" title="Muslim pilgrims pray as they keep social distancing in front of the Kaaba in Makkah, 蹤獲弝け on Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/22/2726946-215758173.jpg" width="1000" height="753" alt="" title="(@HajMinistry)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/22/2726951-1141992742.jpg" width="1158" height="753" alt="" title="Workers disinfect the grounds at the Grand Mosque to help protect against the coronavirus in Makkah, 蹤獲弝け, Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-minister-health-dr-tawfiq-al-rabiah">Saudi Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah</a></div></div></div> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:47:45 +0000 rbksa 1898466 at Free camp beds bring comfort to weary Hajj pilgrims /node/1898226/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/211151">Nada Hameed</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2021-07-22 02:40</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> MAKKAH: The care and comfort of pilgrims is a top priority for authorities in the 蹤獲弝け. Each year the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah works with the companies that organize Hajj trips to develop plans and introduce measures that can help to better serve pilgrims, in an effort to make what can be a physically demanding experience as easy and comfortable as possible.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/22/2726256-1406321086.jpg" width="900" height="530" alt="These beds are foldable and portable, dont require a large space to store them, and are fairly well priced. (Supplied)" title="These beds are foldable and portable, dont require a large space to store them, and are fairly well priced. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/22/2726261-2114814348.jpg" width="900" height="530" alt="" title="These beds are foldable and portable, dont require a large space to store them, and are fairly well priced. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/22/2726266-185965514.jpg" width="900" height="530" alt="" title="These beds are foldable and portable, dont require a large space to store them, and are fairly well priced. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 23:47:22 +0000 malawi 1898226 at Hajj 2021: Revealing the history behind famous Islamic names /node/1898051/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/206261">MOHAMMED AL-KINANI</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Wed, 2021-07-21 21:58</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> <img alt="" height="160" src="/sites/default/files/userimages/1347/hajj-2021_0.png" style="float:left" width="236" />MINA: For many, the origin of Islamic names is a mystery. The history behind the names of towns such as Mina and Arafat has escaped many Arabs. To fix this, the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has launched a new exhibition to enrich Muslims knowledge about various locations of Islams birthplace. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/21/2725851-1287037278.jpg" width="900" height="530" alt="Dr. Abdullah Al-Malki, translation coordinator at Hadiya Charity Association and former dean of the College of Languages and Translation at Abhas King Khalid University, speaks to Arab News during an interview. (AN photo)" title="Dr. Abdullah Al-Malki, translation coordinator at Hadiya Charity Association and former dean of the College of Languages and Translation at Abhas King Khalid University, speaks to Arab News during an interview. (AN photo)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/21/2726056-81626475.jpg" width="900" height="530" alt="" title="Pilgrims perform the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual at the massive Jamarat complex in the tent city of Mina on Wednesday. (AN photo by Waddah Mudarris)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 23:04:14 +0000 malawi 1898051 at Saudi interior minister launches security cityin Makkah /node/1898231/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/242891">SPA</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2021-07-22 03:20</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> MAKKAH: Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif has inaugurated the Security City of the Special Forces for Hajj and Umrah Security in Al-Jumum governorate in Makkah region.</p> <p> The move is part of the second phase of King Salmans project to develop the regions security headquarters.</p> <p> The city boasts the latest equipment and first-class facilities for the training of special forces to ensure the security of Makkah during the Hajj.</p> <p> Prince Abdul Aziz, who is also the chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, toured the citys buildings and facilities.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/22/2726276-1360259677.jpg" width="1200" height="897" alt="Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif chairs the 蹤獲弝け&#039;s Supreme Hajj Committee. (SPA)" title="Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif chairs the 蹤獲弝け&#039;s Supreme Hajj Committee. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/supreme-hajj-committee">Supreme Hajj Committee</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/makkah">Makkah</a></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:20:55 +0000 romulo 1898231 at Pilgrims perform Tashreeq in Mina followingEid Al-Adha /node/1897891/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/206261">MOHAMMED AL-KINANI</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Wed, 2021-07-21 14:02</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> MINA: Following strict precautionary measures, Hajj pilgrims returned to their tents in Mina on Wednesday after stoning the three pillars on the first day of Tashreeq,the period of three days that follow Eid Al-Adha.</p> <p> The Ministry of Health along with security forces, officials and government agencies participating in this years pilgrimage season have assured that there were no cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reported during this Hajj, confirming that it was running smoothly and safely, as planned.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2021/07/21/2725301-2133272794.jpg" width="1100" height="733" alt="" title="Officials assure there have been no cases of COVID-19 reported during Hajj. (File/AFP)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/hajj-2021">Hajj 2021</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">蹤獲弝け</a></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:07:19 +0000 Peter Harrison 1897891 at