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      Hajj pilgrims pray during the symbolic stoning of the devil in Mina, near Makkah, on Tuesday. AP
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      Hajj diaries: 'We didn’t dress in jewels, we dressed in joy'

      Two pilgrims share their personal journey during this year's Hajj

      HajjJuly 21, 2021
      A Muslim pilgrim casts stones at a pillar in the symbolic stoning of the devil, the last rite of the annual hajj, and the first day of Eid Al Adha
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      Muslims mark Eid Al Adha as pilgrims continue Hajj

      Hajj pilgrims returned to Makkah early on Tuesday for the symbolic stoning ritual

      GulfJuly 20, 2021
      Muslim pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat at the high point of this year's hajj, being held in downsized form and under coronavirus restrictions for the second year running.
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      Pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat while socially distancing

      Worshippers follow Covid-19 safety rules to prevent the spread of coronavirus

      Saudi ArabiaJuly 19, 2021
      Social distancing measures have been put into place to control movement of pilgrims.
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      Pilgrims pour into Makkah amid strict health measures

      60,000 will assemble in Mina on Sunday before moving to Arafat on Monday

      GulfJuly 18, 2021
      Businesses in the kingdom will now be allowed to stay open during prayers, improving prospects for business owners. Reuters
      Saudi shops to stay open during prayer times

      New rules are part of kingdom's ongoing economic reforms

      GulfJuly 16, 2021
      A man carries an umbrella to protect himself from the sun in Makkah. AFP
      Pilgrims receive crucial Hajj supplies from ministry

      Over 12,000 umbrellas have been distributed to worshippers at Grand Holy Mosque

      GulfJuly 16, 2021
      Muslim worshippers take a rest as they visit Mount Al Noor in 2017. EPA
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      Hajj in the time of Covid: what’s different?

      Despite the pandemic-enforced curbs, pilgrims will experience 'a qualitative leap' in services with the introduction of smart cards

      GulfJuly 14, 2021
      Prince Khalid Al Faisal, Governor of Makkah, hands over the new Kiswah to the Guardian of the Kaaba, Sheikh Saleh Al Shaiba, before the replacement ceremony.
      Saudi Arabia completes Hajj preparations

      Makkah Governor will inspect the holy sites on Monday before the pilgrimage begins

      GulfJuly 11, 2021
      Still from 'Girls Who Burned The Night'- a Saudi short film directed by Sara Mesfer
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      Meet the female Saudi filmmakers winning acclaim for short film

      The work, which tells the story of two sisters in the kingdom, was nominated for a number of awards at the Palm Springs International Film Festival

      FilmJuly 11, 2021
      Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives guests on Eid Al Adha, in 2019.
      Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al Adha holidays for public sector

      Federal employees will be off from July 15 to 24

      GulfJuly 11, 2021
      The first Saudi citizen preparing to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in the capital Riyadh on December 17, 2020. AFP
      Half of Saudi Arabia vaccinated against Covid-19

      Kingdom passes 500,000 coronavirus cases since pandemic began

      GulfJuly 11, 2021
      Pilgrims gather inside the Sacred Mosque in Makkah. EPA
      Saudi Arabia: Eid Al Adha on July 20

      Date for this year's holiday has been set by country's Supreme Court

      Saudi ArabiaJuly 09, 2021
      A Saudi security officer stands amongst Muslim worshippers as they perform prayers around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca on August 17, 2018 prior to the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city. - Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam. (Photo by AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFP)
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      Hajj authorities issue 52 fines for rule breaches before pilgrimage starts

      People were caught trying to circumvent regulations in place to prevent Covid-19 outbreaks

      GulfJuly 08, 2021
      Visitors at The Secrets of Alidades in Jeddah. Mariam Nihal / The National
      The Secrets of Alidades: new Jeddah show celebrates the theme of the universe

      Female artists dominate the eighth iteration of 21,39 Jeddah Arts exhibition

      Arts & CultureJuly 08, 2021
      A Saudi woman wearing a facemask walks with her luggage as she arrives at the King Khalid International Airport as Saudi authorities lift the travel ban on its citizens after 14 months due to Covid-19 restrictions. Reuters
      Saudis seek alternative summer destinations after UAE travel suspended

      Many are seeking out other holiday spots but find it difficult to choose due to restrictions and quarantines

      Saudi ArabiaJuly 08, 2021
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