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Hina Khan performs Umrah; says 'it brings peace and calmness'
The TV star, who had recently shared the news of her being hospitalised because of high grade fever, is now on a visit to the Islamic pilgrimage...
Grand Mosque in Mecca receives 1st batch of Haj pilgrims
The first batch of Haj pilgrims have arrived at the Grand Mosque in Macca to perform their first ritual for the annual pilgrimage, the Saudi Press...
First pilgrims arrive at Mecca's Grand Mosque after 6 months
Mecca's Grand Mosque on Sunday opened its doors to the first group of pilgrims performing Umrah after six months of Covid-19 restrictions.
Saudi to reopen Mecca facilities for visitors in Oct
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have allowed facilities in Mecca to reopen for visitors starting from next month after months of closure due to the...
Friday prayers back in Saudi mosques
On May 31, Saudi authorities reopened all mosques for prayers, except in the city of Mecca as part of the Kingdom's plan for a gradual return to...
Saudi Arabia reopens 90,000 mosques, Mecca still shut
Mecca, home of the Haram Mosque and the Kaaba, has been excluded from the plan to lift the coronavirus restrictions.
Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hr curfew on Mecca, Medina
Residents of the two cities are allowed to leave their homes to meet only necessary needs such as healthcare and food supplies from 6 am until 3 pm...
Saudi Arabia halts pilgrimages over virus, Iran says 22 dead
Disease outbreaks always have been a concern surrounding the hajj, required of all able-bodied Muslims once in their life, especially as pilgrims come...