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Authorities in Saudi Arabia sterilize holy sites after Hajj pilgrims depart

  • Spraying and sterilization work was carried out in Arafat and Muzdalifah
By Arab News ·
The 17 special needs pilgrims performed Hajj during this season. (Supplied)

Special needs pilgrims completed Hajj with ease

By Nada Hameed ·
Muslim pilgrims gather to perform noon and afternoon prayers at Namira Mosque in Mount Arafat, southeast of the Saudi holy city of Makkah on July 19, 2021. (AFP)

Diplomats in Saudi Arabia share their Hajj experience

By Nada Hameed ·
Saudia airlines began operations to transport pilgrims home. (SPA)

Saudia increases flights to transport pilgrims

By SPA ·
Saudi Arabia says pilgrims don't need COVID-19 test, isolation after Hajj

Saudi Arabia says pilgrims don't need COVID-19 test, isolation after Hajj

By Arab News ·
Worshippers perform the farewell tawaf (circumambulation) around the Kaaba at the Grand mosque in Makkah on July 22, 2021, marking the end of this year's Hajj. (AFP)

Pilgrims ‘do not need to test, isolate’ after Hajj

By Arab News ·
Saudi Arabia announces successful completion of Hajj, no health issues recorded video

Saudi Arabia announces successful completion of Hajj, no health issues recorded

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·
A mutawwif is someone who has been appointed by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to guide pilgrims. (Supplied) photos

A look into modernization of tawafa profession as Hajj 2021 ends

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Update Saudi Arabia announces successful completion of Hajj 2021

Saudi Arabia announces successful completion of Hajj 2021

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·
Kuwait and Bahrain congratulate King Salman on successful Hajj 2021

Kuwait and Bahrain congratulate King Salman on successful Hajj 2021

By Arab News ·
Health plan for Hajj was a success, says Saudi minister video

Health plan for Hajj was a success, says Saudi minister

By Arab News ·
These beds are foldable and portable, don’t require a large space to store them, and are fairly well priced. (Supplied) photos

Free camp beds bring comfort to weary Hajj pilgrims

By Nada Hameed ·
Dr. Abdullah Al-Malki, translation coordinator at Hadiya Charity Association and former dean of the College of Languages and Translation at Abha’s King Khalid University, speaks to Arab News during an interview. (AN photo) video

Hajj 2021: Revealing the history behind famous Islamic names

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·

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