RIYADH: The governor of Madinah inaugurated the Exhibition of the Prophet’s Holy Mosque Architecture on Thursday. The exhibition documents the history of the expansions at the mosque through the ages since it was built during the time of Prophet Mohammed. It also showcases some rare possessions and architectural pieces related to Islam’s second holiest site. Madinah governor
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The Saudi Public Transport Co. has signed a public transport contract in Madinah with the city’s development authority, with a total value of SR57.5 million ($15.3 million) The Riyadh-based transport company, which operates local and international routes, signed the deal with the Madinah Region Development Authority. The contract is valid for five years, the company said in a
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced guidelines for issuing Umrah and prayer permits for the month of Ramadan. Vaccinations are at the top of the priority list, with no worshippers allowed into either Makkah’s Grand Mosque or the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah without having received at least one dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.
Additionally, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has highlighted the need to follow all precautionary measures to ensure the safety, health and security of those visiting the two holy mosques. Millions of worshippers have visited the mosques while wearing masks and maintaining physical distance since a seven-month suspension of prayers and Umrah was lifted last October.