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15 Most Sacred and Historic Places within Masjid al Nabawi
The Masjid al Nabawi is an important mosque for all the Muslims as it is one the mosques that are built by the Prophet (PBUH) Himself. It is considered as the 2nd largest mosque in the world and a sacred place for all the Muslims. Located in
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Millions of pilgrims walk to Mina to perform Jamarat, Eid Al-Adhar prayers
Muslims celebrated the first day of Eid Al-Adha on Tuesday, which marks the closing parts of the Hajj pilgrimage. The massive crowds had spent the previous night camped out in Muzdalifah, having performed the most important of the Hajj rituals,
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8 Facts every Muslims should know about the Kiswa (the cover of the Holy Kaaba)
Even today in the Holy city of Makkah, a 4,000-year-old ritual is being practiced with complete enthusiasm. A new Kiswa (the cover of the Holy Kaaba) or Cover is placed on the Holy Kaaba every year on the 9th of Dhul Hijja, which is coinciding with
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Historic, symbolic significance behind ‘stoning the devil’ at Hajj
3 Pillars: One of the important virtues of Hajj is to throw stones at Jamarat. Jamarat is the three stone pillars namely
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His Royal Highness King Salman to cover costs of sacrificial animals for Hajj and Umrah program pilgrims
King Salman has announced that he will pay for the sacrificial animals for thousands of people benefiting from the Hajj and Umrah program, said
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More than 2 million pilgrims complete journey to Mount Arafat for second day of Hajj
More than 2.37 million faithful, topping last year's figures, from around the world ascended the vast plains of Arafat to pray and repent
Read MoreHis Royal Highness King Salman arrives in Mina to oversee pilgrim services
His Royal Highness King Salman arrived in Mina, in the holy city of Makkah on Monday, to supervise the services provided during the Hajj pilgrimage. According to Saudi Press Agency "As Custodian of the Two Holy Mosqu
Read MoreAseel Al-Hamad wants to blaze trail for Saudi women in motorsport
When Aseel Al-Hamad took the wheel of the 2012 Renault Formula One car during the French Grand Prix weekend in June, on the same day her home country Saudi Arabia finally lifted the controversial driving ban on women, she had a clear mission for the
Read MoreVideo: Kaaba's Kiswa changing ceremony in Makkah
The annual ceremony to replace the covering (Kiswa) of the holy Kaaba began early morning today (Monday) in Saudi Arabia, where millions of Muslims have gathered to perform the Haj. There is no greater day to do the annual changing of the
Read MoreOnly Saudi Women Will Be Allowed to Drive Family Taxi Cabs
The Public Transport Authority has approved granting licenses to the family taxi cabs which will be driven by Saudi women drivers only. It said passengers of the family taxi cabs will be limited to men and children of various
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