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Muslims perform the Tawaf – circumambulation – ritual and pray at Masjid Al-haram at the start of the Hajj 2022 pilgrimage. EPA
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One million pilgrims descend on Mina for largest Hajj since Covid pandemic

Soon after Fajr prayers at dawn in Makkah, pilgrims will travel to the tent city

Saudi ArabiaJuly 07, 2022
A Muslim pilgrim prays at Jabal Al Noor 'mountain of light' in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AFP
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launches awareness campaign

The "Hajj Starts With You" campaign includes video tutorials to inform pilgrims of general codes of conduct

GulfJuly 06, 2022
Saudi police women stand alert in front of the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah, in July 2021. AP
Saudi women take a more active role in running Hajj services

Women's participation in the workforce has increased since the launch of the kingdom's Vision 2030 programme

GulfJuly 06, 2022
An Iranian pilgrim recovers from a heart attack. Handout
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43,000 Hajj pilgrims to benefit from free health care

Saudi government bears all costs of medical care and treatment

GulfJuly 05, 2022
The fireproof, air-conditioned tents erected in the town of Mina just outside the holy city of Mecca in 2000. AFP
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Mina's city of tents ready to welcome pilgrims for Hajj 2022

About 345,000 pilgrims from across the world have arrived in Madinah

Saudi ArabiaJuly 05, 2022
Photo: General Presidency for the affairs of the Two Holy Mosques
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Saudi Arabia aims to keep Hajj 2022 clean and eco-friendly

The Grand Mosque will continuously be sterilised throughout the day and night

GulfJuly 03, 2022
Pilgrims pray before the Hajj. Photo: Spa
Hajj and Umrah ministry makes arrangements for pilgrims who faced application difficulty

Saudi Arabia has an online registration process for Muslims who wish to make the pilgrimage

GulfJune 30, 2022
Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al Jalajel on Tuesday launched the Holo-Doctor service for pilgrims landing in Madinah International Airport.
The Hajj holo-doctor will see you now: pilgrims get check-ups at airport

Saudi Arabian authorities estimate 313,000 people have so far arrived from overseas in the holy city for the pilgrimage

Saudi ArabiaJune 30, 2022
A police officer controls traffic during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Arafat, Saudi Arabia. Reuters
Saudi Arabia arrests 15 over alleged fake Hajj services

Fraudulent offers said to have included transport services for pilgrims to the holy sites

Saudi ArabiaJune 30, 2022
A player of Al Ahli in action. Photo: @ALAHLI_FC / Twitter
Al Ahli FC fans devastated by club's relegation

Supporters of Saudi club express disbelief after one of the kingdom's oldest football teams is relegated for the first time

GulfJune 29, 2022
The first flight carrying Hajj pilgrims from Dubai arrives in Jeddah on Tuesday. SPA
King Salman orders Saudi government to serve pilgrims during Hajj

Trained scholars and technology will help Muslims complete their pilgrimage

GulfJune 28, 2022
Mandatory nationalisation of the workforce, such as Saudisation in Saudi Arabia, shown here, and Emiratisation in the UAE, involves state-imposed quotas for certain professions. Reuters
Saudi Arabia to provide nationals 33,000 job opportunities

Move is in line with the kingdom's Vision 2030

GulfJune 24, 2022
A team of about 3,000 people explored high-tech ways to make Hajj more efficient and safe. AFP
Hajj pilgrims to benefit from new technology

Electric vehicles and air-conditioned lounges have been set up to welcome the faithful

GulfJune 21, 2022
The kiswah, the black curtain that covers the Kaaba, is raised by three metres every year. Photo: @ReasahAlharmain via Twitter
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Kiswah Al Kaaba raised to mark the start of Hajj 2022

As the new kiswah is attached, the old one is lowered from beneath by loosening supporting ropes

GulfJune 20, 2022
Worshippers pray at the Grand Mosque during Hajj in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, in 2019. Reuters
Hajj 2022: dates, packages, Covid rules and all you need to know

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for every Muslim, if they are able

Saudi ArabiaJune 17, 2022
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