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After performing the stoning ritual, pilgrims, who are in a hurry, swiftly proceeded to the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform Tawaf Al-Wida, the last obligatory ritual of Hajj.
Most pilgrims leave Mina after performing Hajj rituals
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Most of the Hajj pilgrims vacated the tent city of Mina before sunset on Sunday, the second day of Tashreeq, after performing the ritual of casting stones at three Jamarat, pillars symbolizing Satan. The pilgrims, who are in a rush, are allowed to leave Mina for Makkah before sunset on the second Tashreeq day or else they will have to stay an extra day in Mina and have to pebble the devil. The pilgrims, who will stay back in Mina on Sunday night, will leave the tent city after completing the stoning ritual on Monday afternoon.After performing the stoning ritual, pilgrims, who are in a hurry, swiftly proceeded to the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform Tawaf Al-Wida (Farewell circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba), the last obligatory ritual of Hajj. The Grand...
June 08, 2025

Most pilgrims leave Mina after performing Hajj rituals

Khalid Al-Falih
Al-Falih: Saudi Arabia is keen on supporting Syrian economy's stability  
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Al-Falih emphasized Saudi Arabia's commitment to supporting the stability and development of the Syrian economy. He also underlined the need to serve common interests and enhance regional economic prosperity.Al-Falih made the remarks during a meeting with the Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar, via videoconference, on Sunday. He emphasized the importance of creating an environment for expanding regional investment partnerships.The ministers discussed prospects for investment cooperation between the two countries and reviewed the promising economic opportunities in the Syrian market.Their meeting addressed potential areas of public-private partnership and ways to enhance qualitative...
June 08, 2025

Al-Falih: Saudi Arabia is keen on supporting Syrian economy's stability  

The Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka offers more than 700 diverse and engaging events, including daily shows and live performing arts.
Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka celebrates 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Japan
Saudi Gazette report OSAKA — The Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka is celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan.The two countries established diplomatic relations on June 7, 1955, laying the foundation for a long-term partnership that has evolved over the decades into a multifaceted alliance enhancing cultural exchange and diplomatic cooperation. This partnership has also had a significant economic impact on both nations.In February 2025, Saudi Arabia and Japan signed a memorandum to establish a Strategic Partnership Council. In this context, Saudi Ambassador to Japan and Commissioner General of the Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr said that Saudi-Japanese relations have grown and strengthened over the past 70...
June 08, 2025

Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka celebrates 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Japan

Saudi Arabia announces successful and incident-free Hajj 1446
Saudi Gazette reportMINA — Prince Saud bin Mishaal, deputy emir of the Makkah Region and vice chairman of the Permanent Hajj and Umrah Committee, announced the successful conclusion of Hajj 1446, declaring it free of any security, health, or service-related incidents.Speaking from the governorate’s headquarters in Mina, Prince Saud extended congratulations to the Kingdom’s leadership, saying: “On behalf of Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and emir of the Makkah Region, and Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, minister of interior and chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee — and in the name of all Hajj workers — I offer heartfelt congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and to Crown Prince and...
June 08, 2025

Saudi Arabia announces successful and incident-free Hajj 1446

Outpatient clinics attended to 7,541 patients from Hajj pilgrims, and hospitals admitted 5,619 cases, including 2,626 patients in intensive care.
Over 147,000 healthcare services provided to pilgrims until Saturday
Saudi Gazette report MINA — Saudi Arabia's integrated healthcare system has provided over 147,000 medical services to pilgrims from the start of this year's Hajj season on Dhul Qada 1, corresponding to April 29, until Saturday, Dhul Hijjah 11, corresponding to June 7. These services are part of the efforts to enhance service efficiency in line with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program under Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to safeguard pilgrims’ health and facilitate safe and smooth rituals.Healthcare data revealed that over 80,603 pilgrims have benefited from primary healthcare centers, while emergency departments received 35,176 cases. Outpatient clinics attended to 7,541 patients, and hospitals admitted 5,619 cases, including...
June 08, 2025

Over 147,000 healthcare services provided to pilgrims until Saturday

Supervisor-General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi (Adahi) Saad Al-Wabel said that the project aims to process 950,000 heads of sacrificial animals within 84 hours to serve pilgrims.
Adahi Project to process 950,000 heads of sacrificial animals within 84 hours
Saudi Gazette report MINA — Supervisor-General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi (Adahi) Saad Al-Wabel said that the project aims to process 950,000 heads of sacrificial animals within 84 hours to serve pilgrims so as to ensure the smooth and seamless performance of the ritual. He said that the project carried out 287,067 sacrifices on Eid Al-Adha (Dhu Al-Hijjah 10) and sold over 811,486 heads of livestock. He noted that these figures underscore the significant efforts made by the project's operating entities to facilitate Hajj services and ensure the quality and safety of sacrifices at every stage. Additionally, 19,931 sacrifices were distributed to eligible recipients, fulfilling the humanitarian and social objectives of this important...
June 08, 2025

Adahi Project to process 950,000 heads of sacrificial animals within 84 hours

A Saudi platform powered by AI to serve pilgrims
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Saudi Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Public Security, and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) launched a smart platform powered by artificial intelligence.The platform represents a qualitative leap in integrating modern monitoring and reconnaissance technologies to support decision-makers in managing crowds and ensuring the safety of pilgrims. It relies on advanced technologies that combine remote sensing and geographic information systems to analyze satellite images with high accuracy.The smart platform represents an ambitious model for digital transformation within the goals of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, and embodies Saudi Arabia's commitment to employing the latest global technologies to...
June 08, 2025

A Saudi platform powered by AI to serve pilgrims

Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif during the inaugural ceremony of the General Command Headquarters for Hajj and Umrah missions in Muzdalifah on Sunday.
Interior minister opens Mujahideen's new Hajj Command HQ in Muzdalifah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif inaugurated on Sunday the General Command Headquarters for Hajj and Umrah missions, affiliated with the General Administration of Mujahideen, in Muzdalifah.During the inauguration, Prince Abdulaziz watched a presentation on the new facility, which has been equipped with the latest technical and security standards. These enhancements will enable the personnel and field teams of the General Administration of Mujahideen to serve pilgrims with the highest levels of efficiency and professionalism.The minister visited on Saturday the General Transport Center of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites in Arafat. He was received by Minister of Transport...
June 08, 2025

Interior minister opens Mujahideen's new Hajj Command HQ in Muzdalifah

Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal during the ceremony of the annual tradition of handing over the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa.
Makkah Deputy Emir hands over Kaaba's new Kiswa to Senior Keeper Al-Shaibi
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Deputy Emir of Makkah Region and Deputy Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah Prince Saud bin Mishaal handed over the Holy Kaaba’s new cover (Kiswa) to Abdul Malik bin Taha Al-Shaibi, the senior keeper of the Grand Mosque.The handover of the Kaaba Kiswa, the black cloth covering the Kaaba, is a significant annual tradition in Islam, marking the start of the new Islamic year and preceding the Hajj season. The Kiswa handover ceremony is a demonstration of the leadership's care and attention to the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine.The handover documents were signed by Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for the Care of the...
June 08, 2025

Makkah Deputy Emir hands over Kaaba's new Kiswa to Senior Keeper Al-Shaibi

The movement of pilgrims across the Jamarat Bridge was smooth, with worshipers easily navigating their paths, whether they were heading to perform the stoning ritual, returning to their accommodations in Mina, or traveling to Makkah to perform the Tawaf Al-Wida.
Pilgrims perform ritual of stoning at Jamarat on second day of Tashreeq
Saudi Gazette report MINA — Pilgrims began the ritual of throwing pebbles at the three Jamarat on the second Day of Tashreeq on Sunday afternoon amid an atmosphere of spirituality and faith under a meticulously planned organization and crowd management by the relevant authorities.Chanting “Allahu Akbar'' (God is the greatest), pilgrims hurled stones first at Jamarat Al-Sugra (small pillar), then at Jamarat Al-Wusta (medium pillar) and lastly at Jamarat Al-Aqaba (largest pillar), seven times each. They prayed after stoning the first two pillars and quit quickly after stoning at the third Jamarat, following the tradition of the Prophet (peace be upon him).The movement of pilgrims across the Jamarat Bridge was smooth, with worshipers easily navigating their paths, whether they...
June 08, 2025

Pilgrims perform ritual of stoning at Jamarat on second day of Tashreeq

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