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Several guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit expressed their heartfelt emotions as they stood on the plains of Arafat.
King's guests: Hajj organization is a testimony to Saudi Arabia's excellent care for pilgrims
Saudi Gazette report ARAFAT — Several guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit expressed their heartfelt emotions as they stood on the plains of Arafat, saying the moment of chanting the Talbiyah and supplicating is among the most profound moments of their lives. They praised the generous care they have received since arrival in the Kingdom.Muhammad Amer from New Zealand said: “Arafat Day is extraordinary in every detail; a moment of serenity and peace. I never imagined I would experience it in such an honorable manner, with such a high level of organization and care.” He commended the Kingdom and its leadership for facilitating the rituals and ensuring the comfort of every pilgrim.Sameh Abu Baker from Palestine expressed appreciation...
June 05, 2025

King's guests: Hajj organization is a testimony to Saudi Arabia's excellent care for pilgrims

The wearable device continuously monitors the vital signs of officers deployed across the holy sites and sends real-time alerts to the Command and Control Center at the Security Forces Hospital in Makkah.
Smart medical wristband launched to monitor field officers’ health during Hajj
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — For the first time during the Hajj season, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has introduced a smart medical wristband powered by artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) technology to enhance the health and safety of security personnel serving pilgrims in the field. The wearable device continuously monitors the vital signs of officers deployed across the holy sites and sends real-time alerts to the Command and Control Center at the Security Forces Hospital in Makkah. In advanced or emergency cases, medical intervention is immediately dispatched. The Command and Control Center is equipped with electronic screens directly connected to the wristbands. A specialized medical team monitors the incoming data, classifies cases by...
June 05, 2025

Smart medical wristband launched to monitor field officers’ health during Hajj

Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for all Muslims physically and financially able to make the pilgrimage.
Pilgrims perform ritual of Standing at Arafat, marking the climax of Hajj
Saudi Gazette report ARAFAT — Marking the climax of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, over 1.67 million pilgrims started their main ritual of wuqoof (standing) at Arafat on Thursday afternoon after ascending the vast plains of Arafat earlier the day.The Saudi authorities have mobilized all their resources to ensure pilgrims complete the most important part of their lifetime spiritual journey in ease and comfort. On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Mina on Thursday to oversee Saudi Arabia's Hajj operation. Well-coordinated strategies and modern technologies are in place to facilitate the performance of Hajj rituals, ensuring a safe and reassuring environment for pilgrims on this significant day in...
June 05, 2025

Pilgrims perform ritual of Standing at Arafat, marking the climax of Hajj

Most pilgrims remained inside their camps in Arafat until 4 p.m., in line with the directives of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
Most pilgrims remain inside their camps in Arafat until 4 p.m.
Saudi Gazette report ARAFAT — Most pilgrims remained inside their camps in Arafat until 4 p.m., in line with the directives of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. This precautionary measure is intended to ensure their safety during the peak hours of the day when temperatures are high. The directive helped bringing down the huge crowd of pilgrims around the Namira Mosque under sweltering sun while offering the Arafat sermon and performing Dhuhr and Asr prayers.The ministry also stressed the importance of adhering to the approved grouping plans and following designated transportation schedules. It underscored the necessity of strictly using official means of transportation, such as buses and the Mashaer Metro Train while prohibiting walking between sites, as this poses risks to pilgrims'...
June 05, 2025

Most pilgrims remain inside their camps in Arafat until 4 p.m.

Hajj Ministry announces successful movement of pilgrims to Arafat
Saudi Gazette reportARAFAT — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Thursday the successful completion of the movement of pilgrims to Mount Arafat on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, confirming that operations proceeded smoothly and on schedule.The transfer was conducted under a unified operational model that links service and regulatory agencies through the Joint Operations and Dispatching Center — one of the most notable innovations in this year’s Hajj season.Pilgrims were transported via modern buses and the Mashair Train, under strict timetables and high security, resulting in an orderly distribution across Arafat camps with no significant congestion.This effort is part of a comprehensive strategy developed by the ministry to manage pilgrim flow during the 1446 Hajj season.It...
June 05, 2025

Hajj Ministry announces successful movement of pilgrims to Arafat

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
Crown Prince arrives in Mina to oversee Hajj services
Saudi Gazette reportMINA — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Mina on Thursday to supervise the services and facilities provided to pilgrims during the peak of the Hajj season.Nearly two million pilgrims converged on Mount Arafat, marking the spiritual pinnacle of the five-day pilgrimage.Dressed in seamless white garments symbolizing unity and humility, pilgrims gathered at dawn after spending the night in the tent city of Mina for reflection and prayer.The pilgrims will spend the day in prayer on the plains of Arafat before heading to Muzdalifah and returning to Mina for the symbolic stoning of the devil, followed by the Eid al-Adha animal sacrifice, marking the culmination of...
June 05, 2025

Crown Prince arrives in Mina to oversee Hajj services

Jabal Al-Rahmah in Arafat welcomed large number of pilgrims who started gathering from early morning to pray and seek mercy and forgiveness.
Jabal Al-Rahmah in Arafat welcomes pilgrims amid enhanced measures for comfort
Saudi Gazette report ARAFAT — Jabal Al-Rahmah or Mount of Mercy in Arafat welcomed large number of pilgrims who started gathering from early morning, spreading across its slopes to pray and seek mercy and forgiveness.This prominent landmark, located 17 kilometers from the Grand Mosque and rising about 65 meters high, holds deep religious significance as the place where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his Farewell Sermon.Reflecting the leadership's commitment to pilgrim welfare, new projects totaling 196,000 square meters have been implemented around Jabal Al-Rahmah to combat heat stress. These initiatives include 1,200 square meters of canopies equipped with 129 misting fans, moderating the atmosphere and reducing temperatures to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for...
June 05, 2025

Jabal Al-Rahmah in Arafat welcomes pilgrims amid enhanced measures for comfort

Bin Humaid Arafat
Sheikh Bin Humaid emphasizes upholding values of family ties in Arafat sermon
Saudi Gazette report ARAFAT — Pilgrims gathered at Namira Mosque in Arafat on Thursday to perform Dhuhr and Asr prayers in congregation, following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), amid flawless security arrangements and integrated services.Delivering the Arafat Day sermon, Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Humaid, imam of the Makkah Grand Mosque, called for piety and adherence to the religion that was perfected on this day. He emphasized the values of family ties, truthfulness, moral conduct, and the spiritual essence of prayer, noting that these are integral components of true faith.He stressed that acknowledging Prophet Muhammad as the final messenger necessitates obedience to his teachings, alignment with his path, and rejection of religious innovations. He added that prayer not...
June 05, 2025

Sheikh Bin Humaid emphasizes upholding values of family ties in Arafat sermon

Interior and Hajj ministers ride one of the Mashaer Train trips. (SPA)
Saudi interior minister urges full compliance to ensure pilgrims' safety
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, affirmed the leadership’s commitment to providing world-class services to pilgrims and emphasized the importance of coordination between Hajj service companies and security agencies to ensure the safety and security of worshippers.Speaking during a visit to security and military leadership at the Ministry’s headquarters in Makkah on Wednesday, Prince Abdulaziz stressed that Hajj is a top priority for Saudi Arabia’s leadership, which has provided all necessary resources to ensure a smooth and secure pilgrimage for all. #VIDEO: Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud affirms that Hajj is a top priority for the Saudi Arabia’s...
June 05, 2025

Saudi interior minister urges full compliance to ensure pilgrims' safety

Saudi authorities have urged pilgrims to follow strict guidelines to mitigate the effects of the intense heat, including using umbrellas
Saudi Arabia steps up measures to tackle sweltering heat as pilgrims embark on Arafat journey
MAKKAH — Millions of Muslims began this year's Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah on Wednesday, and the authorities have taken additional measures to contend with this year's sweltering heat, expected to exceed 44 degrees Celsius.Over the span of five days, the pilgrims will immerse themselves in religious rituals ordered by the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) more than 1400 years ago.After entering Makkah, pilgrims will start their journey with the tawaf by circling the Kaaba, a black cube-shaped structure in the center of the Great Mosque and Islam's holiest site, seven times in an anti-clockwise direction to express a unified devotion to one God.Pilgrims will then travel to Mina, Arafat, and the Mashhar — other sacred sites in Makkah, where they will perform additional...
June 05, 2025

Saudi Arabia steps up measures to tackle sweltering heat as pilgrims embark on Arafat journey

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