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Senegal's Pilgrims Face COVID-19 Challenge upon Return from Holy Sites

Reports from the Senegalese Press Agency (APS) on Sunday evening indicate a troubling development: multiple cases of COVID-19 have been detected among Senegalese pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia. Tests conducted on the pilgrims confirm the presence of the coronavirus, with positivity rates varying......

Scorching Heat Claims Lives of Hundreds During Sacred Hajj Pilgrimage

Under the relentless sun in Mecca, tragedy unfolded during the annual Hajj pilgrimage as at least 550 pilgrims lost their lives to the scorching heat. Diplomatic reports and press outlets conveyed a somber reality, confirming the heartbreaking loss of life to French news agency Agence France Presse......

KSA's Pilgrimage Guardians: Safeguarding Devotees' Well-being

In a resounding affirmation of the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to pilgrims' welfare, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has declared a clean bill of health for the multitudes of faithful souls congregating for this year's sacred Hajj rituals. This proclamation echoes the hallowed duty......

Saudi Arabia Warns Pilgrims of Sweltering Heat as Heat Exhaustion Cases Surge to 2,700

Mecca, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabian authorities have issued urgent warnings about an intense heatwave gripping Mecca and its surrounding regions, as temperatures are forecasted to soar to a scorching 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit) on Monday. On Sunday alone, the Health Ministry reported......

Mount Arafat Hosts Over 2 Million Pilgrims for Hajj's Most Sacred Rite

In a profound display of devotion, more than two million pilgrims converged on Mount Arafat on Saturday to perform the most significant rite of the Hajj pilgrimage. The atmosphere was filled with a sense of piety and reverence as the faithful gathered on this sacred site. The pilgrims offered the Dhuhr......

Hajj 2024: Moroccan Consulate Aids Pilgrims as Tragic Deaths Occur

In a solemn revelation from Abdelilah Daddas, the Consul General of Morocco in Jeddah, five Moroccan pilgrims have tragically passed away in Mecca since the commencement of the 2024/1445 Hajj season. The consul's candid conversation with Radio Aswat on Wednesday shed light on these sombre incidents. Daddas......

Healthcare Preparedness for Pilgrims' Well-being During Hajj 1445

In an exemplary demonstration of commitment to the welfare of pilgrims embarking on the sacred journey of Hajj 1445, the Saudi Ministry of Health has unveiled an extensive healthcare preparedness plan. With a touch of solemnity befitting the occasion, the ministry's announcement illustrates an unwavering......

Mecca Cleared of Unauthorized Pilgrims as Hajj Begins

Amid preparations for the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, Saudi Arabian authorities have launched a sweeping operation to clear Mecca of hundreds of thousands of unregistered pilgrims. The move, aimed at ensuring a smooth and secure Hajj experience, has seen security forces turning away over 150,000 foreigners......

Saudi Arabia's Sacred Gesture: A Million Copies of the Holy Quran for Pilgrims

In a profound display of religious reverence and cultural enrichment, the Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia has announced an extraordinary initiative: the distribution of one million copies of the Holy Quran, translated into various languages, as gifts for pilgrims before......