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    After the successful completion of the #Hajj season, the first batch of Umrah pilgrims arrived at the Grand Mosque early Sunday, adhering to coronavirus precautionary measures, the Saudi Press Agency reported.   The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, in coordination with the concerned…

  Manpower are empowered with more than 170 ambulatory vehicles, consisting of 144 ambulance, 22 motorcycles, 10 golf carts and 2 disaster vehicles   The Saudi Red Crescent Authority has completed preparations for receiving and serving guests of Allah in Hajj 2021 H season by taking advantage of cutting edge…

      Press Releases   Intending Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia from the Federal Capital Territory are to take the first dose of Covid 19 Vaccination from Friday 26th March 2021.   While speaking on the exercise, the Director of the Board, Mallam Muhammad Nasiru DanMallam said the FCT Administration…

  Minister Hala Zayed announced on Monday that negotiations between the ministry and the Chinese government are underway to start manufacturing the Chinese coronavirus vaccine “Sinovac ” inside Egypt. COVID 19: King Salman approves special waiver for Hajj and Umrah sector   The minister announced that necessary vaccines will be provided…

      President Sheikh Abdul Rehman Al Sudais has directed the vaccination of all employees of Masjid Al Haram, Masjid Al Nabawi and the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Haramain Sharifain against COVID-19   Source: Haramain

      Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, attends a seminar during the 20th Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit Research on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (SPA)   Precautionary measures at holy sites have proved successful, said head…

  Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is closing restaurants and entertainment venues, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday, in a bid to limit social gatherings amid a rising coronavirus infection rates.   In-door entertainment venues, cinemas, gyms and sports centres will be closed for 10 days.   The ministry also banned dining…

By DR. Ibrahim Kana No doubt Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah have not been the same with the absence of Hustle and bustle of pilgrims, and in particular Nigerian pilgrims. No thanks to the Global Pandemic of the ravaging Corona Virus, nicknamed Covid-19 (C-19). Who would ever think that such a…