Day: June 15, 2024

Muzdalifah: The pilgrims performed the Maghrib and Isha prayers combined, following the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH), and spent the night in Muzdalifah.

After tomorrow’s dawn prayer, the first day of Eid al-Adha, they will head for Mina to throw pebbles at Jamarat Al-Aqabah and perform the sacrifice ritual. The movement of pilgrims was smooth, amid efforts by the various authorities concerned with Hajj affairs to ensure that pilgrims could perform their rituals in peace and security.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Arafat, At sunset today, the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims started descending to Muzdalifah in an orderly manner amidst a set of health and preventive measures and integrated services prepared by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

These preparations ensured that pilgrims could perform their rituals in peace and security after being blessed by Allah the Almighty to attend the Day of Arafat and perform the greatest pillar of Hajj SPA reported.

Upon their arrival in Muzdalifah, the pilgrims performed the Maghrib and Isha prayers combined, following the Sunnah of the Prophet-peace be upon him.

They will spend the night in Muzdalifah and then head for Mina after tomorrow’s dawn prayer, the first day of Eid al-Adha, to throw pebbles at Jamarat Al-Aqabah and perform the sacrifice ritual.

The movement of pilgrims was smooth, supported by efforts from various authorities concerned with Hajj affairs to ensure pilgrims could perform their rituals in peace and security.

Source: Bahrain News A
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Arafat: The medical center for heat exhaustion and sunstroke, affiliated with the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, has received 225 cases of pilgrims suffering from heat stress and fatigue.

The center has 20 beds equipped with the latest devices to deal with cases of heat stress and sunstroke, which is characterized by an air and water spray distribution system through sprinklers covering all parts of the injured person’s body, in addition to clinics for men and women and a pharmacy.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Madinah: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque is prepared to receive the expected number of worshipers during the days of Arafah and Eid al-Adha. The Authority has intensified its efforts to provide the finest and best services in the Prophet’s Mosque. It has prepared all prayer areas inside the Mosque with 25,000 carpets and ensured that all entrances and doors facilitate easy access for the crowds.

The Authority has also provided services for individuals with disabilities and the elderly, including transportation by golf carts and wheelchairs, and has prepared prayer places at the main entrances.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Arafat: The Transport General Authority (TGA), in collaboration with relevant authorities, has allocated 11 shuttle bus routes for transporting pilgrims between Mina and the Grand Mosque during the days of Tashreeq of the Hajj season 1445 AH.

The TGA has provided 2,460 buses for pilgrim transport, aiming to facilitate their movement and ensure the completion of their rituals with ease, tranquility, and peace. This initiative will also enhance access to transportation, improve the quality of service, ensure operational efficiency, and improve the overall experience of the pilgrims.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Makkah: The Municipality of Makkah is aiming to achieve record numbers in voluntary work through the ‘Tahhirr Baity’ (Clean My House) initiative, which seeks to improve the public environment in Makkah, provide integrated services to pilgrims, and enhance their Hajj experience.

The municipality reported that more than 2,000 volunteers participated in the initiative, contributing 8,900 volunteer hours. The satisfaction level reached 99.97%, and the initiative also resulted in establishing 21 community partnerships.

Key tasks of the initiative included preparing and cleaning the holy sites and the roads leading to them, as well as raising awareness about food safety.

Source: Saudi Press Agency