Day: June 18, 2024

Makkah: The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque is prepared to receive the influx of pilgrims who come to the Grand Mosque to perform the farewell Tawaf (circumambulation) and complete Hajj rituals.

The pilgrims will be offered guidance, and scientific lessons and other initiatives will enrich their religious activities.

Offices tasked with answering questions, to be found at 19 locations in the Grand Mosque and its courtyards, answer pilgrims’ inquiries, including those pertaining to the Hajj and farewell Tawaf rituals.

A free 24-hour hotline was dedicated to answering all questions related to pilgrimage rituals. Additionally, two toll-free numbers have been designated to address religious issues via landline and mobile: 8001222400 and 8001222100, respectively.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Mina: The National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) said it had conducted 60 inspection tours of slaughterhouses in Makkah and Madinah during the Hajj season, until the first day of Tashreeq.

The tours showed that 11 slaughterhouses complied with environmental regulations.

NCEC’s continuous monitoring focuses on proper waste management, particularly solid waste like entrails and blood from sacrificial animals. Regulations require converting such waste into flour using specialized machinery before transferring it to incineration stations for high-temperature burning (between 1200 and 1300 degrees Celsius).

NCEC identified two key areas of concern during inspections: inadequate measures to prevent soil pollution and improper disposal of sacrificial animals waste in the surrounding environment.

Environmental violations are being referred to the Public Prosecution, which enforces Article 35 of the Environmental Law.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Makkah: Deputy Governor of Makkah Region and Deputy Chairman of the Central Hajj Committee Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz has received in Mina Director General of the Sport Ministry’s Branch in the region Abdulaziz bin Aboud who briefed him on the work of over 600 volunteers who were involved in controlling the movement of crowds at the holy sites this Hajj season, 1445 AH.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Mina: Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi commended the dedication of workers and volunteers during this year’s Hajj season.

He highlighted the important role they played in ensuring a smooth experience for pilgrims, in line with the Kingdom’s leadership’s directives to provide full support and services.

Al-Rajhi made his remarks yesterday during his visit to the ministry’s headquarters in Makkah where he was briefed on the work and efforts exerted by the ministry’s supervisory teams to ensure compliance with labor laws.

The ministry had launched initiatives and services to assist those involved in Hajj, such as “Ajeer Al-Hajj”, seasonal visas, and a multilingual anti-begging initiative.

The teams also supervised 22 children’s hospitality centers in Makkah and other holy sites, and carried out volunteer and service programs to directly assist pilgrims.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Mina: The National Center for Meteorology forecasts clear skies for Makkah and Mina in the coming hours.

Current temperatures in both locations sit at 38 degrees Celsius with northeasterly to southeasterly winds blowing between 10 and 32 kilometers per hour.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Makkah: For pilgrims wishing to depart Makkah today, a day ahead of others, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, in collaboration with other entities involved in Hajj affairs, has planned a smooth Farewell Tawaf (circumambulation) by efficiently organizing the flow of pilgrims, according to this year’s Hajj season protocols.

Easy navigation is facilitated by 194 designated doors, 519 stairs, and 194 elevators strategically placed throughout the Grand Mosque.

Freshness and cleanliness are ensured by providing 33,000 prayer rugs. Additionally, 340 prayer halls are designated for pilgrims.

A comfortable climate is maintained by a network of 883 air conditioning units, supplemented by 4,323 ventilation and misting fans.

A dedicated team of 2,800 volunteers will be readily available to assist pilgrims and give directions in 50 languages.

Over 200 large electric carts are readily available to serve pilgrims, and 10,000 wheelchairs for people needing them.

Source: Saudi P
ress Agency