Category Archives: Hajj and ‘Umrah

Center to measure Hajj pilgrims’ satisfaction with government services

The National Center for Performance Measurement (Adaa) has activated one of its beneficiaries’ measurement tools to assess pilgrims’ satisfaction with government services during the Hajj season. This measurement is in line with the Kingdom’s efforts to serve pilgrims and facilitate pilgrimage performance, and aims to improve services. It also aims to support the improvement of […]

Madinah introduces multilingual double-decker bus tour for Hajj pilgrims

A new double-decker bus tour, supervised by the Development Authority of Madinah Region, will introduce visitors to some of Madinah’s historic landmarks as well as its entertainment facilities, commercial sites, and public utilities. The tour is part of the service extended to Hajj pilgrims and other visitors to the holy city. The bus tour covers […]

Saudi Arabia to distribute 7.5 million bottles of holy Zamzam water

The Zamazemah United Office in Makkah is planning to deliver 7.5 million Zamzam water bottles during the Hajj pilgrimage this year, Saudi state channel Al-Ekhbariya reported. The bottles will be distributed at guidance centers in Makkah to pilgrims arriving and to those returning to their home country. The deputy chairman of the board of directors […]

More than 594,000 domestic pilgrims apply to perform Haj

The e-portal of the Ministry of Haj and Umrah has, since it was launched mid Ramadan (May 30), received more than 594,000 applications from citizens and legal expatriates to perform Haj this year. According to the ministry’s sources, only two hours after the e-portal to reserve the seats of the facilitated and low-cost Haj was […]

World’s largest umbrellas to be installed at Makkah Grand Mosque

Folding umbrellas will be installed at the Grand Mosque’s courtyards and roof next year to protect pilgrims from the sun and heat, said commanders of Hajj security forces. The umbrellas will cover 53×53 meters, making them the largest in the world. The commander of the forces responsible for security at the mosque, Major General Mohammed […]

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