Rituals of this unique worship of God have attracted millions of the faithful from around the world. This year has been an exception. In order to halt the spread of Corona virus, Saudi Arabia has restricted participation in the hajj. Concerns over the hajj and contagion are nothing new. In the 19th and early 20th […]
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Mecca: Sixteen people have been caught and fined SR10,000 ($2,666) each over the past week for violating a ban on entry into the holy sites without permits, according to the Saudi Public Security spokesman. Haj pilgrims are obliged to self-quarantine before heading to the holy sites, the Saudi Press Agency reported, as part of new […]
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Police said the 12 thieves used to store the loot in a warehouse; they had committed 48 thefts Riyadh: Saudi police have arrested a gang of 12 expatriates of Indian and Pakistani origin for allegedly committing 48 thefts, assistant media spokesman for the Riyadh Police, Major Khaled Al Kreidis, said. The accused were allegedly […]
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