2 non-Muslim women enter Prophet’s Mosque courtyard by mistake February 09, 2023
Okaz/Saudi Gazette
MADINAH — The Agency for the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah stated that the entry of two non-Muslim women in the courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque, wearing clothing that was inappropriate for the sanctity of the place, was by mistake.
The agency’s clarification came in response to what was circulated on social media about the incident on Tuesday, Feb. 7. “The women were convinced about the specialty and sanctity of the Prophet’s Mosque after explaining to them about it and enlightening them about the lofty message of the Prophet’s Mosque. They disclosed their understanding of the instructions given to them by the presidency staff and expressed their thanks and appreciation of the good treatment that they had received,” the agency said in a statement.
The agency also underscored the need to further enhance the means and procedures of awareness and guidance, focusing on the sanctity and specialty of the holy place, so as to avoid a recurrence of such incidents in the future.
JEDDAH — The Criminal Court of Appeal in Makkah on Tuesday slapped fines amounting to SR20 million on Saudi Binladin Group after conviction of its negligence and violation of safety rules in the Makkah Grand Mosque crane crash case, Okaz/Saudi Gazette has learned. The court ruled that the company is not required to pay blood money for the kin of those killed in the accident.
The court’s order came more than seven years after the Haram crane accident, which claimed the lives of 108 people and injured of another 238 when a crane involved in the Haram expansion project crashed on Sept. 11, 2015.
Nearly 5 million foreign pilgrims performed Umrah during current Islamic year: Ministry
A total of 4.8 million foreign pilgrims have performed Umrah since the beginning of the Islamic year which started at the end of July 2022.
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Prince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu welcomed 11,132 Umrah pilgrims
A total of 1,351,731 pilgrims arrived in Madinah via Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
RIYADH: A total of 4.8 million foreign pilgrims have performed Umrah since the beginning of the Islamic year which started at the end of July 2022, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said.
Of those pilgrims, 4,329,349 pilgrims arrived by plane, 507,430 arrived via land ports of entry, and 3,985 arrived through sea ports.
A total of 1,351,731 pilgrims arrived in Madinah via the holy city’s Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport and visited the Prophet’s Mosque where they paid their respects to him.
Prince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu also welcomed 11,132 Umrah pilgrims, the ministry said.
Flight tickets during ramadhan have sky rocketed. There are reports that a few hotels around masjid e nabavi have been demolished, so accommodation is costlier in madeenah.
Added to that, ihram restrictions in makkah and 8 rakat taraweeh. Indians are thinking whether to visit haramain sharifain or not.
Several conditions set to offer Iftar services in Prophet's Mosque March 08, 2023
Saudi Gazette report
MADINAH — The Agency of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Prophet's Mosque has set several conditions to offer Iftar services for fasting people in the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, in preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan 1444 AH.
The Agency required that the permits and commercial register of the catering contractors in the Hajj and Umrah must be valid to be able to receive requests.
The space and area of the facility in the affiliated facilities should not be less than 600 square meters.
Every facility must have a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), in addition to licensing 3 refrigerated food transport vehicles as a minimum, and equipped with 4 stainless steel trolleys for each vehicle.
The conditions also included the importance of providing experience in the field without any related notes affecting the quality of the product and service.
The agency said that designated and equipped sites for packaging should also be provided, with an area of no less than 65 square meters, in addition to the importance of having a meal preparation headquarters in Madinah.
The agency also confirmed that Iftar service providers in the Prophet’s Mosque are allowed to distribute meals themselves or through catering companies.
While it has noted that the distribution of Iftar meals, which is through catering companies, will only be for those who will be licensed by them in accordance with the requirements specified in the permit and conforming to the general specifications approved by the Food and Drug General Authority.
It is necessary for Iftar service providers to update their data through the agency’s website after receiving the data update request messages via text messages. They must also adhere to the times, locations and quantities specified for them in the permit.
This cannot be undone and I am sure it will be greatly appreciated.
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