Al-Marsad Newspaper: A Sudanese female pilgrim praised the services provided by the Kingdom to the female pilgrims.
And she said during an interview with Al-Arabiya channel: “We are unable to thank Saudi Arabia for the services provided to the pilgrims, and my feelings of being in Makkah Al-Mukarramah are “indescribable.”
The family of missing UK woman Fatima Mohamed-Ali has launched a fresh appeal for information seven years after her disappearance. The last known location of Mohamed-Ali was in her Sussex neighbourhood, where she was caught on CCTV leaving her home to walk down a nearby street close to 8 a.m. The family is working with charity Missing People to boost search efforts. A possible sighting in nearby Brighton in 2018 led to no further developments in the case. Mohamed-Ali’s husband, Mohamed, two years ago took part in a podcast to discuss his wife’s case, including the potential for suicide, which he described as unlikely due to it being “out of character” for Mohamed-Ali.
The Ukraine crisis has been a prolonged conflict that has divided the international community, and has recently brought together the foreign ministers of China and Russia. The two nations have been closely watching the developments in Ukraine, as it has major implications for regional stability and geopolitics. The meeting between the foreign ministers is significant as it sheds light on the position that China and Russia take on the matter, and gives insight into how they view the situation and potential solutions. In this article, we take a closer look at the discussions held between the two nations, and what they may mean for the future of the Ukraine crisis.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has joined the global chorus of condemnation of the Myanmar military’s recent airstrike, which killed over 100 people, including children. The group said it “strongly condemns” the attack and reiterated its commitment to assisting Myanmar in resolving the crisis. However, calls are growing for ASEAN to play a more significant role in resolving the conflict.
On Tuesday, the Myanmar Air Force conducted multiple airstrikes on Pa Zi Gyi village in the central Sagaing region, firing on a gathering attended mostly by civilians. Infants and the elderly were among those killed in the raid, the deadliest junta attack since the coup two years ago.
Myanmar is a member of ASEAN, and during the 2021 ASEAN Summit, the group agreed to promote the “full implementation of the Five-Point Consensus,” a peace plan aimed at ending the violence caused by the military coup. However, the recent airstrike has highlighted ASEAN’s limited role in resolving the conflict, and pressure is mounting for the group to initiate complementary punitive action at its 2023 summit in May.
Dr. Ahmad Rizky Mardhatillah Umar, an Indonesian international relations researcher, said that ASEAN’s long-held principle of non-interference has constrained its responses to the crisis. “ASEAN’s responses to the recent airstrike from Tatmadaw (the Myanmar military) show this dilemma,” he said. “The next steps from ASEAN in the next ASEAN Summit is an important one to look at to achieve a durable solution in Myanmar.”
ASEAN’s five-point consensus has been undermined by the military junta’s refusal to cooperate. Amnesty International Indonesia said, “ASEAN must immediately push for new, stronger efforts to put an end to the human rights crisis in Myanmar.” Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch, added that ASEAN’s five-point consensus is “on its last legs” because of the junta’s obstinacy.
The international community’s pressure on ASEAN and the Myanmar junta to resolve the conflict has increased. Diplomatic and economic sanctions have been imposed on Myanmar, and hopes of resolving the crisis continue to dwindle. The international community must seek out new ways of resolving the conflict to prevent further loss of life and foster stability in the region.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Three ministers of President Joko Widodo alias Jokowi, namely the Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi together with the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono and the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (PMK) Muhadjir Effendy reviewed the readiness of Kertajati Airport, Majalengka which will soon serve Umrah flights, pilgrimage, as well as regular.
Budi Karya explained, the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) assigned PT Angkasa Pura II (Persero) to help ensure the readiness of Kertajati Airport services.
“AP II already has experience working with GMR India, as was done at Kualanamu Airport. Kertajati Airport will become an airport hub in West java. The location is also close to Patimban Port which will be as big as Tanjung Priok Port. So this is very strategic,” said Budi Karya in a written statement on Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Kertajati Airport will soon serve flights charter Umrah route Kertajati (KJT) – Medinah (MED) on April 15, 2023. The service uses Lion Air flight code JT-068 with an Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Then on May 9 2023, following the airline Garuda Indonesia will also serve Umrah flights from Kertajati.
Then on May 17 2023, AirAsia is scheduled to serve regular flights with the first route Kertajati – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Furthermore, in June-August 2023, it will serve haj flights after being designated as one of the Hajj embarkation and debarkation airports by the Ministry of Religion.
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With the last 10 days of Ramadan upon us, millions of pilgrims are flocking to the holy city of Mecca for prayer and reflection. While this time is marked by deep spiritual significance, it is also a time of heightened risk for accidents and injuries. To combat these dangers, Saudi Arabia has issued a new guide for pilgrims’ safety. The guide covers everything from traffic safety to heat stroke prevention, and is part of the country’s larger efforts to make the annual pilgrimage safer and more manageable for all who embark on it. By implementing these guidelines, pilgrims can focus more fully on their spiritual journey and less on potential hazards.
The Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia has released a guide to preserve the security and safety of pilgrims and worshipers during the last 10 days of Ramadan. The guide includes updated instructions announced at the beginning of Ramadan to make the ritual performance easier for pilgrims. New measures have been implemented to facilitate the pilgrims’ access to the central area around the Grand Mosque.
The Ministry has clarified the different ways which pilgrims can use to reach the Grand Mosque. Pilgrims can use public transportation buses from King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah or from car parkings to the public transportation stations in the central area around the Grand Mosque. To reach the Grand Mosque, pilgrims can also use taxis, the Haramain station from KAIA to Al-Raseefa station in Makkah, or walk on foot from the residential units in the central area and the neighborhoods adjacent to the Grand Mosque. Alternatively, pilgrims can reach the Grand Mosque through a private car driven by non-Umrah pilgrims, who drive them to the nearest location to the mosque or to places of residence.
The Ministry of Interior has announced that the roads in the central area around the Grand Mosque will be designated only for passers-by, and all kinds of vehicles including motorbikes and bicycles will be prohibited at all times. Vehicles parked in locations affecting pedestrian movement will be towed, and their owner or authorized person will be subjected to a traffic violation.
Pilgrims entering the Grand Mosque must abide by the directions determined by the security men, in addition to adhering to the directions through the doors of the Grand Mosque as determined by signboards. There are luminous panels placed on the main doors of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, which indicate the status of the sites inside the Grand Mosque and show if there is a possibility of availability of places for prayer there. The green light displays that pilgrims can enter because of the available places, while the red light indicates that entry is prohibited due to space in all the sites being full.
Pilgrims can reach the circumambulation (Tawaf) through the corridors leading to King Abdulaziz Gate, King Fahd Gate, Umrah Gate, and Peace Gate. The grand floor has been designated to pilgrims with disabilities, where they can use electric vehicles.
The Ministry has stated that pilgrims are not allowed to transport personal belongings to the Grand Mosque and its courtyards or to hang them on the windows of the mosque from the inside and outside or to leave them in the courtyards. Collecting donations and engaging in commerce is forbidden in the Grand Mosque. Pilgrims are prohibited from using electrical sockets (plugs) that have been allocated for maintenance work, for personal purposes, to avoid electrical short circuits.
To make the pilgrimage process easier, the guide also includes a barcode for all internal and external parking lots, in which maps show how to reach the Grand Mosque while coming for Umrah or praying during Ramadan. Additional information can be found through a link available in the guide.
In conclusion, the guide issued by the Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia has provided updated instructions to make the ritual performance easier for pilgrims during the last 10 days of Ramadan. The guide has also announced the different ways in which pilgrims can use to reach the Grand Mosque and has provided measures to ensure the safety and security of worshippers. The guide has also clarified prohibitions to make the pilgrimage process easier for everyone. Pilgrims are encouraged to follow the instructions issued by the Ministry of Interior to make their experience in the Grand Mosque peaceful and fulfilling.
Written by Iman Hanna
Saturday, April 08, 2023 11:22 AM
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia called on pilgrims to adhere to deadlines and attend the time specified in the permit, according to “Okaz”.
And the ministry stated, “When performing Umrah, my brother, the pilgrim, made sure to attend at the time specified in the permit.” Pointing out that punctuality guarantees your opportunity.
She added: In the event that you are unable to attend on the specified date, you can cancel the permit and book a new appointment.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah had confirmed that the permits Pilgrimage It will be issued on the 15th of Shawwal, on the condition that the immunizations be completed.
The ministry stated that there are three immunizations for issuing the permit that must be taken before issuing it. These are the coronavirus vaccine, the facilitative meningitis vaccine, and the seasonal influenza vaccine.
The ministry said, “The guests of Rahman who have completed the stage of applying for Hajj, we would like to remind you that Hajj permits are issued starting from Shawwal 15, and your completion of the necessary immunizations is a prerequisite for issuing the permit.”
The ministry had announced the opportunity for those who had previously performed Hajj five years or more ago.
And the Ministry appealed to those who meet the conditions to quickly apply, through the website of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah or the “Nusk” application, noting that the opportunity is available to citizens and residents who have previously performed Hajj five years ago, and whose age is not less than 12 Hijri years, provided that it is Their ID is valid until the end of the month of Dhul-Hijjah at least, and the applicant must have a health condition free from acute chronic diseases and infectious diseases.
On the other hand, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah advised to avoid carrying a number of things while coming from abroad to perform the rituals of Umrah, and also highlighted the necessary precautions to protect against financial fraud.
The ministry recommended that those coming to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah avoid carrying more than 60,000 riyals, in addition to gold bars, precious stones and precious metals in general.
