Allahu Akbar! HAJ NEWS 1445Hijriah/ 2024

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Last Day For Umrah Visa (during Haj Season).

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah clarified that that the duration of Umrah Visa for foreign pilgrims is 90 days starting from the date of their entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The pilgrims however must leave the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the deadline of 29th Dhul Qadah 1445H.

This is to streamline the smooth flow of pilgrims from across the globe for Hajj.
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update New Revised date: not to travel to or remain in Makkah from Dhul Qada 15, corresponding to May 23,

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Black cloth covering Kaaba in Makkah raised ahead of Hajj 1445H​

~In this handout photograph, taken and released by Saudi Press Agency, specialized technicians are seen at work at the Kaaba in Makkah on May 23, 2024, raising the special cover to keep it from being soiled and damaged ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. (SPA)

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27th Jun 2023 Arafat Khutbah | Hajj 1444 Masjid al Namirah​

27th Jun 2023 Arafat Salaah | Hajj 1444 Masjid al Namirah​

 

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Al Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly to deliver Arafat sermon during Hajj 2024​

• The Arafat sermon is delivered at the Namira Mosque, the second largest in the Makkah region after the Grand Mosque.
• RIYADH: Al Sheikh Maher bin Hamad Al-Muaiqly, an imam at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, will deliver the Arafat sermon during this year’s Hajj.
  
  The Presidency of Religious Affairs announced the appointment on Monday after royal approval.
  
  Worshiping in Arafat on the 9th of Dhu Al-Hijjah is described as the pinnacle of Hajj and Muslims around the world reflect the actions of pilgrims by asking for forgiveness and praying for their deepest desires.
• The Arafat sermon is delivered at the Namira Mosque, the second largest in the Makkah region after the Grand Mosque.
  
  The mosque was built on the same spot where Prophet Muhammad s.a.w delivered the Arafat sermon during his farewell pilgrimage.
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Saudi Arabia outlines steps to improve comfort for Hajj pilgrims​

The Zamzam Water Department is providing pilgrims cold Zamzam water around the clock. (SPA)

• Sun shields, marble flooring, mist fans among measures to protect worshippers from intense heat

RIYADH: Authorities in Saudi Arabia have outlined how they are making Hajj as comfortable as possible for pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Press Agency documented the arrival of pilgrims from various nationalities at the Prophet’s Mosque, highlighting the extensive care provided by the the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.
The measures include the provision of cold Zamzam water around the clock.
Managed by the Zamzam Water Department, the operation involves transporting 300 tons of Zamzam water daily from its source in Makkah to the Prophet’s Mosque.
The water undergoes rigorous testing in laboratories and is distributed to thousands of coolers placed throughout the mosque, SPA reported.
The Prophet’s Mosque courtyards are also equipped with 250 large sun shields, which are 15 meters high and weigh 40 tons each, to provide shade and protection for up to 228,000 worshippers.
They feature intricate gold-plated copper designs and are equipped with a water drainage system. To combat the intense heat, 436 mist fans have been installed, which mix cold air with water mist to create a cooler environment for pilgrims.
The floor of the mosque and its courtyards is covered with a rare type of white marble imported specifically for the Two Holy Mosques.
The flooring reflects sunlight and retains moisture, enhancing the comfort of worshippers. The marble pieces are precisely installed facing the Qibla, and are carefully maintained and reinstalled during expansion works.

 

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First ship transporting Hajj pilgrims arrives at Jeddah port​

• Saudi Ports Authority said the port provides a wide range of specialized logistical services to serve pilgrims
• Port also facilitates the passage of goods and their arrival at local markets during the Hajj season

JEDDAH: The first group of pilgrims traveling by ship to perform this year’s Hajj arrived at Jeddah Islamic Port from Sudan on Monday, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Saudi Ports Authority said the port provides a wide range of specialized logistical services to serve pilgrims, which contributes to facilitating arrival and departure procedures for pilgrims.It also facilitates the passage of goods and their arrival at local markets during the Hajj season, the authority said.
The authority added that specific services and equipment at the port play a vital role in ensuring the safe and easy passage of pilgrims.
These include a maritime control tower, tugboats, a passenger hall for arrival and departure, and a special dock for livestock.
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RIYADH:


As part of the Rafid Al-Haramain initiative, 100,000 workers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors will be trained to ensure that the services they offer are of the highest quality and leave a lasting positive impression on visitors to the Kingdom.

The initiative is being organized by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and Makkah’s Umm Al-Qura University.

 

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Summer season to begin in Saudi Arabia on Saturday​

NMC, said that there is continuous coordination among the concerned authorities to ensure the safety of outdoor workers during the summer season.

MAKKAH — The National Center of Meteorology (NMC) said that summer season will begin in Saudi Arabia from Saturday, June 1, 2024. “Next Saturday will be the first day of the summer season this year in the governorates and regions across the Kingdom,” the center said in a statement.

Mr Hussein Al-Qahtani, spokesman of NMC, said that there is continuous coordination among the concerned authorities to ensure the safety of outdoor workers during the summer season. The authorities are keen on ensuring preventive and precautionary measures and procedures are well in place during high temperatures, he said.

Al-Qahtani said that initial indicators point to extremely hot conditions during the upcoming summer season. Temperatures will rise in the eastern and central regions while the Kingdom’s summer resort destinations are expected to receive higher than average rainfall during summer. Various regions of Saudi Arabia are experiencing weather fluctuations featuring rain and sandstorms in recent weeks.

Al-Qahtani noted that NMC is geared up to mobilize all its modern capabilities and equipment to carry out its work during summer. “The center relies on the latest technologies and modern meteorological programs represented by observatories across the Kingdom, including weather radars, satellite images, and the Saudi numerical model, in addition to manned observatories and mobile automatic stations that operate around the clock to achieve the utmost accuracy in the center’s forecasts so as to serve the beneficiaries,” he added.

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Khateeb Of Arafah: Al Sheikh Maher Al Muayqali

The Presidency of Religious Affairs has announced the gracious royal approval for Al Sheikh Maher bin Hamad Al-Muaiqly, Imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque, to deliver the Arafat sermon for this year 1445 AH.

His Excellency Sheikh Professor Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs for the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, expressed his gratitude and appreciation on behalf of the imams, preachers, muezzins of the Two Holy Mosques, and the staff of the presidency to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the Crown Prince for this honorable trust. He noted that this support for the Presidency of Religious Affairs embodies the wise leadership's commitment to the Two Holy Mosques and their imams and preachers in promoting the message of moderation and the global and civilizational leadership of Saudi Arabia, and the religious significance of the pulpit of the Two Holy Mosques to Muslims worldwide.

He prayed to Allah Almighty to place this in the scale of their good deeds in light of their noble care and excellent service to the Two Holy Mosques and the guests of the Merciful.

It is noted that the sermon on the Day of Arafat holds great importance for all Muslims, and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ensures its translation through the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' project for translating the Arafat sermon and the sermons of the Two Holy Mosques into 20 languages this year.

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Saudi authorities warn holders of visit visas against performing Hajj rituals in Makkah.​

• Some 20,000 visitors have violated regulations

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Public Security has said that visit visas — regardless of their type or designation — do not permit holders to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
The authority has urged all visitors to the Kingdom who hold a visit visa not to travel to Makkah or stay there between May 23 and June 21.
The directorate said 20,000 visitors had so far violated Hajj regulations and instructions, which prohibit them from being in Makkah without a valid visa.
The authority stressed that whoever violates regulations will be subject to penalties being applied against them, in accordance with the Kingdom’s regulations and instructions. This is to ensure the safety of pilgrims who are authorized to perform Hajj in a secure and peaceful environment, the SPA added.

 

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Visa holders can’t enter Makkah during Hajj season — Saudi interior ministry​

• Between May 23 and June 21, only pilgrims with Hajj permits can enter Makkah
• Interior ministry says penalties to be imposed on anyone violating the rules

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced visit visa holders will not be allowed to enter or remain in Makkah during the Hajj season.
Between May 23 and June 21, only pilgrims with Hajj permits may do so, with penalties imposed on anyone violating the rules.
The ministry emphasized that visit visas did not give the holder permission to perform Hajj. It also urged visitors currently in Saudi Arabia to avoid travel to Makkah during the specified period.
“Violators will be subject to penalties according to the Kingdom’s regulations,” said a statement from the ministry.
Earlier, the Ministry of Interior said it would start imposing fines amounting to $2,666 on anyone, including Saudi citizens, caught entering Makkah without a Hajj permit between June 2-20.
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MAKKAH — A medical team at the King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah has saved the life of an elderly Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrim, who suffered a severe heart attack.

According to the Makkah Health Cluster, the pilgrim complained of severe chest pain and was swiftly transferred by ambulance to the King Abdullah Medical City. The medical team performed cardiac catheterization and installed a stent within 45 minutes.

The pilgrim's condition is now stable and will be closely monitored to ensure full recovery from myocardial infarction. The medical teams at King Abdullah Medical City perform various specialized operations and are always ready to deal effectively with emergencies.

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Last Day For Umrah Visa (during Haj Season)update​

Visit visa holders cannot perform Hajj, Public Security warns as 20,000 violators penalized.​

MAKKAH — Saudi Arabia's Public Security authorities have confirmed no type of visit visa permits their holders to perform Hajj.

They urged visitors to the Kingdom holding any type of visit visa
not to travel to or remain in Makkah from Dhul Qada 15, corresponding to May 23, until Dhul-Hijjah 15, corresponding to June 21.

They pointed out that more than 20,000 visitors on various types of visit visas have had penalties applied to them under Hajj regulations and instructions, which prohibit their stay in Makkah.

The officials emphasized that violators would be subject to penalties according to the Kingdom's regulations, aiming to ensure the safety of authorized Hajj pilgrims while performing their rituals.

The decision is part of the security and organizational measures being taken by the Ministry of Interior to ensure the safety of the authorized pilgrims and facilitate them to perform their rituals in ease and comfort. The ministry announced recently that it will start imposing fines amounting to SR10,000 on violators, including Saudi citizens, expatriates and visitors if they were caught entering Makkah without a Hajj permit during the period from June 2 to June 20.

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MADINAH — An Indonesian Hajj pilgrim underwent a successful open-heart surgery at the Madinah Cardiac Center. This was the first open-heart surgery performed at the center during the current Hajj season. After recovery, the pilgrim was discharged from the center in good health to continue his Hajj rituals, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Madinah Health Cluster stated that the pilgrim in his 60s arrived at the center’s emergency department after suffering from severe chest pain. A heart attack was diagnosed after conducting medical tests and scanning. The medical team at the center immediately decided to perform a diagnostic catheterization, which revealed a severe blockage in all three coronary arteries.

Subsequently, the medical team decided to perform open-heart surgery and graft new arteries taken from the patient’s chest arteries, along with a vein from his leg, using an endoscope.

The Health Cluster said that the patient was transferred to the intensive care unit to complete his treatment plan. His condition improved, and he was moved to the inpatient ward for follow-up and rehabilitation.
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Haj 2024: Saudi expands road cooling initiative around holy sites​

First implemented last year, the idea stems from the fact that roads absorb heat during the day, with temperatures sometimes reaching 70°C​

Saudi Arabia's Roads General Authority has announced the expansion of the asphalt surface cooling initiative in several locations within the holy sites.

Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Thursday that the initiative aims to reduce temperatures in neighbourhoods and residential areas, lower the energy used to cool buildings and mitigate the effects of climate change.
This technology contributes to providing a more comfortable environment in waiting areas and locations where people gather.

The initiative has been implemented next to Namira Mosque in Arafat, covering an area of 25,000 square metres. The authority is executing the initiative in partnership with several relevant entities, including the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the Pilgrim Experience Programme, the Quality of Life Program, and the Holy Capital Municipality.

The idea of this initiative, first implemented last year in the holy sites, stems from the fact that roads absorb heat during the day, with temperatures sometimes reaching 70° C. Roads then release this heat at night, causing a phenomenon known as the 'urban heat island effect', which leads to increased energy consumption and air pollution.

The need to address the 'urban heat island effect' prompted the experiment with 'cool pavements', made from locally produced materials capable of absorbing less solar radiation. This experiment results in a lower surface temperature than traditional pavements, making it suitable for roads around residential areas.

The authority is developing research and practical experiments as part of its role as a government supervisory and regulatory body for the road sector in the Kingdom. These experiments align with the sector's strategic vision, encouraging innovation.

The road sector's strategy also aims to improve the quality of roads to achieve a higher global ranking and reduce fatalities to fewer than five per 100,000 people by 2030.

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Haj 2024: Haramain train gears up to operate over 3,800 trips​

Saudi Arabia Railways to increase total seating capacity to 1.6 million from 1.3 million last year.​

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has announced the readiness of the Haramain High Speed Railway to receive pilgrims for the Haj 1445 AH-2024, which is expected to start on June 14.

SAR revealed its operational plan for the season at its five stations linking Makkah to Madinah, increasing the total seating capacity to 1.6 million from 1.3 million last year.
This comes in light of the addition of more than 430 new trips to last year’s trips, reaching 3,800 trips, during the scheduled period from Dhu al-Qa’dah 1, corresponding to May 9, until Dhul Hijjah 19, corresponding to June 25, bringing the number of trips on peak days to 126, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

The Haramain High Speed Railway, launched in 2018, connects three cities with a 453 kilometer double railway line for pilgrimage, Umrah performances, and visitor transportation.
The route comprises five stations, including three terminals in Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah, and two central stations in Sulaymaniyah District and King Abdullah Economic City.
The Haramain High Speed Railway station at King Abdulaziz Airport is the world’s largest airport-linked train station, covering over 105,000 square meters and connecting to six platforms.

This train is among the top 10 fastest electric trains globally and is equipped with advanced signaling and communications systems, is crucial for Saudi railway network expansion, accommodating Umrah performers and visitors, and reducing road congestion.

This train is among the top 10 fastest electric trains globally and is equipped with advanced signaling and communications systems, is crucial for Saudi railway network expansion, accommodating Umrah performers and visitors, and reducing road congestion.

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BREAKING News | The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Dhul Hijjah 1445H (2024) has commenced.

 

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Saudi Arabia inaugurates self-driving aerial taxi during Hajj​

The flying taxi, launched in Saudi Arabia, is the world’s first to be licensed by a civil aviation authority.

• The electric flying taxi will transport pilgrims across holy sites, facilitate the swift transfer of medical emergencies and supplies, as well as deliver goods.

MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia has inaugurated a pioneering self-driving aerial taxi service for pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season.

The electric flying taxi will transport pilgrims across holy sites, facilitate the swift transfer of medical emergencies and supplies, as well as deliver goods, state news agency SPA reported.

Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, said the flying taxi is the world’s first to be licensed by a civil aviation authority.
On Wednesday, Al-Jasser witnessed the vertical takeoff of the autonomous vehicle during the launch event attended by Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, president of General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA); Rumaih Al-Rumaih, Deputy Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, and several representatives of related entities.
The minister said the inauguration of the air taxi was part of the efforts to apply the latest future transport technologies and adopt innovative environment-friendly transport models that use artificial intelligence applications.
In line with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, the Kingdom aims to modernize the transport sector through the launch of air taxi technologies, electric cars and hydrogen trains.
Al-Jasser said the ministry is working to enhance smart mobility and develop legislation, laws, and systems that enable the employment of modern technologies.
It also seeks to provide experimental environments to facilitate the expansion of future transport technologies.
GACA’s Al-Duailej said the flying taxi was one of the most significant initiatives of the advanced air mobility roadmap, which aims to reduce passenger travel time within congested areas, especially during emergencies, facilitate the transportation of goods and medical supplies, and complete surveillance and inspection tasks in a speedy manner.
The aerial taxi is among 32 modern technologies applied to serve pilgrims during this year’s Hajj.
~News
Mashaallah!