Get exclusive content with Gulf News WhatsApp channel Workers will also get a one-day holiday on the ninth of Dhu Al Hijjah for Arafat Day. The exact date for the holiday will be announced after ...

As millions of Muslims around the world get ready to perform Hajj every year, there have been calls on the faithful to go green and observe sustainable habits during the spiritual journey. Here's how ...

According to the minister, 89,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj this year under the government scheme. He assured that all preparations had been finalised, with a special focus on providing maximum ...

IN the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.The Holy Qur’an 2:189 says, “For Hajj are the months well known. If anyone undertakes that duty therein let there be no obscenity nor wickedness nor ...

Saudi authorities have announced plans to establish resting areas for pilgrims at various points in Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The decision was shared during a ...

Riyadh: It has been decided to build rest areas at different distances for pilgrims to sit in the Mina Valley, Arafat, and ...

Makkah, March 26, 2025, SPA -- Makkah recently witnessed the soft launch of the Address Walkway, a new destination that offers an exceptional blend of shopping, culture, and entertainment. The walkway ...

Thanks to technical integration with the Tasreeh platform, expatriates working during Hajj no longer need to visit Jawazat ...

The first meeting of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah, chaired by Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal, reviewed the progress of development projects currently being implemented at ...

UAE residents enjoyed a long weekend for Eid Al Fitr, with an extended break for both the public and private sectors. The next public holiday on the calendar will be Arafat Day. This is to be followed ...

The Grand Mosque in Makkah empty due to Covid-19 pandemic. The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, has successfully secured a befitting accommodation for its pilgrims in Makkah ahead of the 2025 ...

Saudi Arabia authorities have arrested 18,407 individuals for violating residency, labour and border security laws.