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The Jamarat facility has a capacity of over 300,000 pilgrims per hour, allowing for smooth and safe movement during the peak of the stoning ritual throughout the Days of Tashreeq.
Jamarat Complex accommodates over 300,000 pilgrims per hour
Saudi Gazette ReportMINA — The high-tech Jamarat Complex in Mina stands as one of the most remarkable development projects implemented by Saudi Arabia at the holy sites. It represents a major advancement in crowd management, meeting the highest global engineering and organizational standards.The Jamarat facility has a capacity of over 300,000 pilgrims per hour, allowing for smooth and safe movement during the peak of the stoning ritual throughout the Days of Tashreeq (Dhul Hijjah 11-13). Pilgrims perform stoning ritual seven times on each of the three Jamarat pillars on Tashreeq days. The Jamarat area witnesses the arrival of large groups of pilgrims performing the stoning ritual in a spiritual scene that reflects devotion and emulation of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon...
June 06, 2025

Jamarat Complex accommodates over 300,000 pilgrims per hour

The Ministry of Interior issued administrative rulings through the seasonal administrative committees against the transporters, accomplices, and unauthorized pilgrims.
Interior Ministry penalizes 49 people for transporting 197 unauthorized pilgrims
Saudi Gazette ReportRIYADH — The Ministry of Interior has penalized as many as 49 people for violation of Hajj rules and regulations.The ministry said that the Hajj Security Forces have arrested 18 expatriates and 31 Saudi citizens at the entry points to Makkah while transporting 197 individuals who did not hold permits to perform Hajj.The ministry issued administrative rulings through the seasonal administrative committees against the transporters, accomplices, and unauthorized pilgrims. Penalties include imprisonment, fines of up to SR100,000, publicizing names of the violators in the local media at their own expense, deportation of expatriates with a 10-year re-entry ban after serving of the sentence, and legal proceedings for the confiscation of vehicles used in the violations....
June 06, 2025

Interior Ministry penalizes 49 people for transporting 197 unauthorized pilgrims

The Ministry of Health has issued a critical advisory, urging all Hajj pilgrims to avoid direct sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Health Ministry warns of avoiding direct sun exposure during peak Hajj hours
Saudi Gazette ReportMAKKAH — The Ministry of Health has issued a critical advisory, urging all Hajj pilgrims to avoid direct sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., when temperatures at the holy sites peak so as to enhance the prevention of heat exhaustion and sunstroke among worshipers.The ministry underscored the vital importance of adhering to several key preventive measures. These include using umbrellas, drinking sufficient amounts of water, and strictly adhering to grouping instructions provided by authorities. These guidelines are integral to the health sector's comprehensive efforts to protect pilgrims and enhance their safety while performing the Hajj rituals.The Ministry of Health announced on Thursday, the Day of Arafat, a remarkable 90 percent decrease in the...
June 06, 2025

Health Ministry warns of avoiding direct sun exposure during peak Hajj hours

Saudi Crown Prince receives Pakistan prime minister
Saudi Gazette reportMINA — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Al-Mina Palace on Friday.During the reception, congratulations were exchanged on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. The two leaders reviewed historical relations between the two brotherly countries, prospects for bilateral cooperation, and ways to develop it in various fields. Regional developments and efforts to achieve security and stability were also discussed.The reception was attended by Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, Minister of Interior, Prince Khalid bin Salman, Minister of Defense, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of State, Cabinet Member and National Security Advisor Dr....
June 06, 2025

Saudi Crown Prince receives Pakistan prime minister

Turkish President Erdogan praises excellent Hajj organization in call with Saudi Crown Prince
Saudi Gazette reportMINA — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.He praised the excellent organization of this year's Hajj season and the successful measures taken by Saudi Arabia to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims.Erdogan also congratulated the Crown Prince on Eid Al-Adha, and the Crown Prince reciprocated by congratulating the Turkish president on this blessed occasion.
June 06, 2025

Turkish President Erdogan praises excellent Hajj organization in call with Saudi Crown Prince

Millions of worshipers thronged the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah as well as mosques and prayer grounds across Saudi Arabia to perform Eid Al-Adha and Juma prayers on Friday.
Worshipers throng Two Holy Mosques for Eid and Friday prayers
Saudi Gazette ReportMAKKAH — Millions of worshipers thronged the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah as well as mosques and prayer grounds across Saudi Arabia to perform Eid Al-Adha and Juma prayers on Friday.In Makkah, the faithful performed Eid Al-Adha prayer at the Grand Mosque in a spiritual atmosphere. Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly, imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque, led the prayers and delivered the sermon. In his sermon, Sheikh Al-Muaiqly urged the faithful to fear Allah and draw closer through worship and supplication. “Eid is a time of joy, happiness, compassion, love, tolerance, and connecting family bonds. So, celebrate your Eid, maintain kinship ties, and show gratitude to your Lord for bringing you to these days through increasing your remembrance...
June 06, 2025

Worshipers throng Two Holy Mosques for Eid and Friday prayers

King Salman
King Salman extends Eid greetings to all around world
Saudi Gazette ReportJEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has extended Eid Al-Adha greetings to the entire world, saying, “may the blessed Eid Al-Adha bring goodness, peace, and love to our Ummah and the entire world.”“We thank God Almighty for blessing us and honoring us in serving the Two Holy Mosques,” the King affirmed in a statement on his X account, while praying to God Almighty to accept the rituals of Hajj, acts of worship and obedience of the Hajj pilgrims.
June 06, 2025

King Salman extends Eid greetings to all around world

Rare 'Strawberry Moon' to light up Saudi skies on June 11
Saudi Gazette reportARAR — Skywatchers around the world including Saudi Arabia can witness on Wednesday, June 11, a rare astronomical phenomenon known as the “Great Lunar Standstill,” which occurs approximately once every 18.6 years.This phenomenon occurs when the tilt of the moon's orbit reaches its maximum north-south deviation, causing the moon to rise and set at the farthest points of the horizon.The Astronomy and Space Club explained that this phenomenon will coincide this year with the rise of the "Strawberry Moon" from the farthest southern point, in a striking astronomical spectacle that can be seen with the naked eye under clear skies.This phenomenon is a rare astronomical event, and will not occur again until 2043, making it a unique opportunity for astronomy...
June 06, 2025

Rare 'Strawberry Moon' to light up Saudi skies on June 11

Pilgrims begin stoning Jamrat al-Aqaba in Mina
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Pilgrims began arriving in Mina to perform the ritual of stoning the Jamarat at dawn on Friday. Pilgrims flowed to the Jamrat al-Aqaba (the biggest of the three Jamarat) utlizing all security and service capabilities from the time they began leaving Muzdalifah early Friday until their arrival at the Jamarat Bridge.The relevant authorities have allocated multiple paths to distribute the crowds to ensure the smooth flow of pilgrims across the various floors of the Jamarat facility. The facility was constructed in an engineering marvel that took into account the distribution of the crowd density during the stoning ritual. The bridge is connected to various pedestrian bridges leading to the Mashaer train and the areas surrounding the pilgrim camps in Mina. The...
June 06, 2025

Pilgrims begin stoning Jamrat al-Aqaba in Mina

Large number of people attended the funeral prayer and burial of Dr. Abdul Malik Qadi in Dhahran.
Egyptian stabs Saudi university professor to death; wife’s condition is critical  
Saudi Gazette ReportMINA — A renowned Saudi university professor was stabbed to death by an Egyptian resident. The scholar’s wife sustained serious injuries due to multiple attacks by the assaulter who was later arrested, according to the spokesman of the Eastern Province police. Large number of people attended the funeral prayer and burial of Dr. Abdul Malik Qadi in Dhahran.The crime occurred at the house of Dr. Abdul Malik Qadi, former professor at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, in Dhahran in the Eastern Province. The motive for the crime was stealing due to financial liabilities of the perpetrator in his home country, according to a police spokesman.He also stabbed Dr. Qadi’s wife multiple times. She is still in a critical condition in the intensive care unit of a...
June 05, 2025

Egyptian stabs Saudi university professor to death; wife’s condition is critical  

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