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“Ramadan holds a special place for Muslims around the world, Rabi’ah.M talks to Omar Tahir, a resident in Riyadh about his and his family’s Ramadan routine.” As Muslims, we look forward to the blessed and holiest month of Ramadan because it gives us the perfect opportunity to learn a new routine of self-discipline and strengthen […]
Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah, stands as one of the five pillars of Islam, and its significance transcends the physical act of circumambulating the Ka’bah. Beyond the rituals and sacred sites, Hajj is a profound journey that yields multifaceted benefits, fostering spiritual, mental, and emotional growth. At the heart of […]
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently launched the new Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) for citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This means that British nationals who intend to visit Saudi Arabia will no longer be required to obtain a visit visa in advance of travel and they can stay […]
Whether you’re in Saudi Arabia for Umrah, Hajj, tourism, to visit family or for business, you have to visit Taif! Surrounded by breathtaking mountains and only an hour’s drive east of Makkah, Taif promises a world like no other in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Beautiful and prominent in its very own way, the city […]
I’m sure we can agree that many of us grew up with a lack of exceptional resources about Hajj for kids. But things have changed and with many creatives focusing on this void, we now have a range of illustrated books about Hajj for the little ones. In preparing for Hajj in 2023, let us […]
Al Ula native, Afrah Al-Harbi is the first Saudi woman to pilot hot-air balloons in the country. Having piloted them 55 times already, she became the first Saudi woman to obtain a license to navigate these aircrafts, as well as the youngest person ever to do so. Trained by the Saudi Arabian Hot-Air Ballooning Federation […]