01 December 2008 MAKKAH: Arrangements for emergency operations are in place on all floors of the Jamrat Bridge, including the newly constructed third floor, according to Commander of Special Emergency ...

JEDDAH, 24 December 2005 -- The Haj Ministry has set out a comprehensive plan to help pilgrims perform the stoning ritual at the Jamrat in Mina without overcrowding which often results in stampedes, a ...

The Pakistan Hajj Mission in Makkah has acquired land to accommodate Pakistani pilgrims in Old Mina near Jamrat during Hajj this year. This was stated by Director Hajj Makkah Sajid Manzoor Asadi ...

Here, we shall talk about Hajj at-Tamattu’ as it is the most recommended one. In this type of Hajj, one is to perform ‘Umrah during the Hajj months (i.e., Shawwal, Dhul-Qa’dah and the first nine ...

The Saudi Authorities have imposed a temporary ban on visiting Jamrat between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. due to extreme heat. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and shared by ...

MAKKAH, June 6 (KUNA) -- Pilgrims began arriving in Mina to perform the ritual of stoning the Jamarat on Friday. Pilgrims flocked to Mina at dawn on tenth of Dhul-Hijjah and stood on the plain of ...

Nigeria’s Amirul Hajj and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, on Friday night said Nigerians will no longer participate in the stoning of devil ritual, except they get accommodation close to ...

"We are saddened that a number of pilgrims from our country were subjected to heat due to such a decision," Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Abdolfattah Navvab, Head of Iranian Pilgrims in Mecca said at the ...