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Hajj 2023: Arafat hospitals are ready
MINA — Hospitals operated by the Ministry of Health in Arafat, site of the climax of Hajj ritual, are ready to provide all kinds of medical care to pilgrims, said the Ministry of Health in a press statement.It also said that Jabal Al-Rahma Hospital, Arafat General Hospital, Namirah Hospital, and East Arafat Hospital as well as a field hospital and 46 health centers manned by more than 1,700 personnel specialized in different medical fields have been equipped with the latest medical devices, technology, and supplies.The Ministry said that more than 900 beds have been prepared in the four hospitals, fully equipped to receive cases of sunstroke, heat exhaustion and other emergencies, as have the intensive care units. — SPA
June 26, 2023

Hajj 2023: Arafat hospitals are ready

The total number of guest pilgrims this Hajj is 4,951 males and females.
King's guest program hosted over 62,000 pilgrims from 140 countries in 27 years
MAKKAH — The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Hajj Guests Program hosted more than 62,000 pilgrims from 140 countries from around the world since it was launched in 1417 AH.During a press conference held in Makkah, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, and the General Supervisor of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Hajj Guests Program, Dr. Abdullatif Al Al-Sheikh, emphasized that the ministry's work is carried out through three main tracks.The first track involves preparing and equipping over 1,000 mosques, including the Miqats and the areas surrounding the holy sites. The second track focuses on the activities of the General Secretariat for Islamic Awareness in Hajj, which aims to provide 32 million educational services in more than 40 international...
June 26, 2023

King's guest program hosted over 62,000 pilgrims from 140 countries in 27 years

Arafat sermon to be translated into 20 languages
MAKKAH — The Languages and Translation Agency at the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Holy Mosque and the Prophet's Holy Mosque in an effort to constantly raise the quality of services offered to pilgrims will translate the Arafat sermon into 20 languages.Translating the Arafat sermon is one of the most important tasks undertaken by the agency under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Translation Project.Deputy General President for Languages and Translation Ahmed Al-Hamidi said that this and other endeavors are in accordance with the agency's strategic plan for 2024.He added that the sermon will be translated into French, English, Persian, Urdu, Hausa, Russian, Turkish, Punjabi, Chinese, Malay, Swahili, Spanish, Portuguese, Amharic, German, Swedish, Italian,...
June 26, 2023

Arafat sermon to be translated into 20 languages

Health Ministry warns pilgrims against heat
MINA — The Ministry of Health has alerted pilgrims to the dangers of heat stress during this year's Hajj season 1444 AH, which is seeing a rise in temperatures that pose a threat to the pilgrims' health.The ministry emphasized that using umbrellas, drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding physical exertion, and following health guidelines can help protect pilgrims from heatstroke or heat stress.The ministry also announced that the Health Call Center (937) is dedicated to serving pilgrims by addressing their health queries and providing consultations, in addition to handling communications and complaints.According to the ministry, the call center offers unique services, including searching for missing individuals admitted to healthcare facilities in the holy sites and assisting...
June 26, 2023

Health Ministry warns pilgrims against heat

Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari during his inspection tour of media centers in the Holy Sites.
Minister Al-Dosari tours media centers in Holy Sites
MAKKAH — Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari has paid an inspection visit to the press operation room of this year's Hajj season 2023, which is overseen by the ministry with the participation of 50 government agencies that work 24/7 to facilitate the work of reporters covering the annual pilgrimage.Al-Dosari was briefed on the services and work mechanisms of the room. He has also checked on the work progress at the Virtual Press Center (VPC), which provides media services, including videos and images, to more than 1100 local and international reporters covering this year’s Hajj.Since its launch, the VPC has made more than 1500 press materials available to journalists and will also be airing Hajj press conferences in five languages for three days starting Monday.The...
June 26, 2023

Minister Al-Dosari tours media centers in Holy Sites

Around two million pilgrims, who came from all corners of the globe, converged on the tent city of Mina on Monday, the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam.
2 million pilgrims from around world converge on Mina as Hajj officially begins
Saudi Gazette reportMINA — Around two million pilgrims, who came from all corners of the globe, converged on the tent city of Mina on Monday, the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam.The 5-6-day Hajj, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, has returned to full capacity this year for the first time since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic three years ago.The pilgrims commenced their rituals in an unrestricted spiritual ambiance after lifting of all the pandemic-related restrictions and preventive protocols.Those pilgrims who arrived in Makkah on Sunday performed Tawaf Al-Qudum (Tawaf of Arrival), one of the obligatory rituals of Hajj, before heading for the vast sprawling tent city of Mina.Those pilgrims, who...
June 26, 2023

2 million pilgrims from around world converge on Mina as Hajj officially begins

Pilgrims start flocking to Mina on Day of Tarwiyah, but what does Tarwiyah mean?
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Hajj pilgrims start flocking to the holy site of Mina on the day of Tarwiyah in pursuit of the Prophetic Sunnah, but what does the name connote?The day of Tarwiyah is the 8th day of the month of Dhu Al-Hijjah, which marks the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj.The name Day of Tarwiyah means the day of fetching water and quenching thirst, but opinions differ on why the day received its name.Some say the day got its name due to the difficulty of accessing water in the past. Pilgrims gathered in Mina in preparation for their arduous journey to the holy site of Arafat on the 9th day of Dhu Al-Hijjah. They spent the day in Mina, which is 7 kilometers northeast of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, drinking and collecting water to carry with them to Arafat.Another...
June 26, 2023

Pilgrims start flocking to Mina on Day of Tarwiyah, but what does Tarwiyah mean?

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) launched a comprehensive package of 20 projects and vital development programs in Hadramout.
SDRPY launches development projects worth more than SR1.2 billion in Hadramout
HADRAMOUT — The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) launched a comprehensive package of 20 projects and vital development programs in Hadramout.The SDRPY projects were launched under the patronage of the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen President Dr. Rashad Muhammad Al-Alimi.It was initiated in the presence of the Assistant Supervisor General of the SDRPY Eng. Hassan Al-Attas and Governor Mabkhout Mubarak Bin Madi of Hadramout Governorate,These projects, valued at over SR1.2 billion, were provided by the Kingdom under the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman.The launch ceremony included the laying of the foundation stone for several projects, such as the...
June 26, 2023

SDRPY launches development projects worth more than SR1.2 billion in Hadramout

Sheikh Saud Al-Muajab.
Attorney general opens Haram Civil Prosecution wing
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Saudi Arabia’s Attorney General Sheikh Saud Al-Muajab inaugurated on Sunday the Haram Civil Prosecution, a wing of the Public Prosecution. The new wing, which was established following a decision of the Public Prosecution Council, would handle criminal offenses that occur in the vicinity of the Grand Mosque and its surroundings in Makkah. The Haram Civil Prosecution was launched out of the keenness of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in facilitating Hajj, Umrah and Visit and preparing all services to ensure the comfort, tranquility and security of the Two Holy Mosques and visitors to them. Its powers also include the judicial protection of the Grand Mosque and its visitors, especially the guarantees prescribed to them by law. The wing is...
June 25, 2023

Attorney general opens Haram Civil Prosecution wing

According to NCM, the climate of Makkah during Dhul-Hijjah is relatively dry and hot during the daytime and tends to be moderate at night
Rain expected amid high temperatures in Makkah during Hajj
Okaz/Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) revealed that Makkah and the holy sites will witness high temperature with an expected rain during the Hajj days that will begin on Monday.According to NCM, the climate of Makkah during Dhul-Hijjah is relatively dry and hot during the daytime and tends to be moderate at night, as the climatic data recorded the average maximum temperature is 43.6 degree Celsius and minimum temperature is 29.6 degree Celsius and the average rainfall is 0.1 millimeter while the average relative humidity expected to be 32 percent. The average wind speed is between 4-10 km/h in a north-northwesterly direction, while dusty winds are active at times with a decrease in the horizontal visibility.The average surface temperature would increase by...
June 25, 2023

Rain expected amid high temperatures in Makkah during Hajj

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