Friday, November 22, 2024

Hajj

Saudi Arabia records the highest electrical loads in the history of Hajj

The company confirmed that the electrical energy used during the Hajj season this year is sufficient to operate a city inhabited by 5 million people, which highlights the huge demand for electricity during the Hajj rituals. Today, a significant increase...

Saudi warns of above-average heat during the hajj

Saudi Arabia said Tuesday pilgrims can expect average high temperatures of 44 degrees Celsius (111 degrees Fahrenheit) during the hajj, which last year saw thousands of cases of heat stress. "The expected climate for hajj this year will witness an...

Saudi Ministry of Hajj will not allow Hajj on Umrah visa

Riyadh: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has warned that Umrah visa holders living in Saudi Arabia cannot perform Hajj using that visa. Umrah pilgrims must adhere to the validity of the visa. Makkah should be left before the...

UAE makes influenza vaccination mandatory for Umrah, Hajj

The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) made the influenza vaccination mandatory for all Umrah and Hajj pilgrims. MOHAP has declared that beginning March 26, travelers to Saudi Arabia will be required to provide proof of influenza vaccination. This choice...

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