https://english.alarabiya.net/business/economy/2013/10/18/Pilgrims-inject-1bn-Saudi-riyals-into-textiles-market-in-Haj2020-05-20T10:16:22+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-18T11:50:22+04:00Pilgrims inject 1bn Saudi riyals into textiles market during hajjsaudi arabia,makkah,ihram,hajj 2013,hajj,textiles,economyhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/18/ef50824e-4eff-4dd1-9b09-a60b9ddb2826/ef50824e-4eff-4dd1-9b09-a60b9ddb2826.jpgPilgrims inject 1bn Saudi riyals into textiles market during hajjThe volume of pilgrims’ spending on clothes purchases and fabrics was estimated at over 1bn Saudi riyals. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/17/Help-is-at-hand-Thousands-of-volunteers-provide-services-to-hajj-pilgrims2020-05-20T10:16:22+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-17T10:22:37+04:00Help is at hand: Thousands of volunteers provide services to hajj pilgrimssaudi arabia,eid al adha,hajj 2013,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/17/18a17da7-5ce0-4377-9d6e-89e1b7f193ca/18a17da7-5ce0-4377-9d6e-89e1b7f193ca.jpgHelp is at hand: Thousands of volunteers provide services to hajj pilgrimsMuslim pilgrims pray after casting pebbles at a wall that symbolizes Satan during the annual haj pilgrimage. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/17/Saudi-Arabia-praised-by-World-Health-Organization-for-hajj-healthcare-services2020-05-20T10:16:22+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-17T12:11:53+04:00Saudi Arabia praised by World Health Organization for hajj health servicessaudi arabia,eid al adha,hajj 2013,hajj,world health organizationhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/17/9ed58a7d-48c3-46f6-9898-ccda6478e55f/9ed58a7d-48c3-46f6-9898-ccda6478e55f.jpgSaudi Arabia praised by World Health Organization for hajj health servicesAll medical treatments for pilgrims are provided free of charge, including costly operations. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/17/Saudi-anti-drug-authority-takes-quitters-on-hajj-tour2020-05-20T10:16:22+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-17T19:34:22+04:00Saudi anti-drug authority takes quitters on hajj toursaudi arabia,makkah,drugs,hajj 2013,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/17/e68d814d-76b8-45b8-b489-21d47cb7248a/e68d814d-76b8-45b8-b489-21d47cb7248a.jpgSaudi anti-drug authority takes quitters on hajj tourMany of the former addicts on the program quit drugs four to six months earlier and underwent psychological treatment provided by Saudi Arabia’s anti-narcotics directorate. (Al Arabiya)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/17/Pilgrims-start-leaving-Saudi-Arabia-after-hajj-2020-05-20T10:16:22+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-17T12:58:22+04:00Pilgrims start leaving Saudi Arabia after hajj saudi arabia,eid al adha,hajj 2013,hajj,mina,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/17/64c264d8-659b-414c-8171-71729291bdcd/64c264d8-659b-414c-8171-71729291bdcd.jpgPilgrims start leaving Saudi Arabia after hajj Saudi Arabia has deployed more than 100,000 troops to maintain the security of the pilgrims during the hajj. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/16/Muslim-pilgrims-stone-the-devil-for-a-second-day-as-hajj-nears-end-2020-05-20T10:16:22+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-16T11:06:34+04:00Muslim pilgrims stone the devil for a second day as hajj nears end saudi arabia,makkah,eid al adha,islam,hajj 2013,hajj,muslims,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/16/5d5bc366-3845-45f6-8b45-fce736d35780/5d5bc366-3845-45f6-8b45-fce736d35780.jpgMuslim pilgrims stone the devil for a second day as hajj nears end Muslim pilgrims throw pebbles at pillars during the "Jamarat" ritual, the stoning of Satan, in Mina near the holy city of Mecca, on October 15, 2013. (AFP) https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/16/Saudi-barbers-take-a-turn-at-pilgrims-hair2020-05-20T10:16:21+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-16T12:38:52+04:00Saudi barbers take a turn at pilgrims’ hairsaudi arabia,ihram,hajj 2013,hajj,shaving,barbers,pilgrims,hair,islam,quran,muslim pilgrims,muslims,minahttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/16/fb5746a1-290c-44b1-a85e-01bc02e659e4/fb5746a1-290c-44b1-a85e-01bc02e659e4.jpgSaudi barbers take a turn at pilgrims’ hairThe barbers use sterilized razor blades and plastic towels which are used only once before they are disposed of. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/16/Syrian-hajj-pilgrims-pray-for-an-end-to-war2020-05-20T10:16:21+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-16T18:53:27+04:00Hajj 2013: Syrian pilgrims pray for an end to deadly violenceeid al adha,islam,muslim,syrian conflict,hajj 2013,syria,hajj,prayershttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/14/e834de7f-0a73-4ab3-9351-7b53629443d7/e834de7f-0a73-4ab3-9351-7b53629443d7.jpgHajj 2013: Syrian pilgrims pray for an end to deadly violenceSyrian pilgrims prayed that the violence would come to an end in their homeland. (Al Arabiya)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/15/Muslims-around-the-world-celebrate-the-first-day-of-Eid-al-Adha-2020-05-20T10:16:21+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-15T08:45:32+04:00Muslims around the world celebrate first day of Eid al-Adha eid,eid al adha,muslim,islam,muslim world,holidays,hajj 2013,hajj,muslim pilgrims,arab world,muslimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/15/7b69c39b-5680-4dd2-88fa-645b65871658/7b69c39b-5680-4dd2-88fa-645b65871658.jpgMuslims around the world celebrate first day of Eid al-Adha Worshipers greet each other after attending prayers on the first day of the Muslim festival of Eid-al-Adha in Baghdad, October 15, 2013. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/15/Nearly-two-million-pilgrims-perform-hajj2020-05-20T10:16:21+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-15T19:19:54+04:00Nearly two million pilgrims perform hajjsaudi arabia,makkah,madinah,hajj 2013,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/15/75c0d9bb-47b1-4279-b39b-fd9376f4579c/75c0d9bb-47b1-4279-b39b-fd9376f4579c.jpgNearly two million pilgrims perform hajjMuslim pilgrims arrive to cast seven pebbles at a pillar that symbolizes Satan during the annual haj pilgrimage, on the first day of Eid al-Adha in Mina, near the holy city of Mecca October 15, 2013. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/15/Hajj-pilgrims-perform-symbolic-stoning-of-the-devil-rite-2020-05-20T10:16:21+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-15T09:15:11+04:00Muslim pilgrims perform devil-stoning ritual as hajj nears endsaudi arabia,makkah,eid al adha,madinah,islam,hajj 2013,hajj,kaaba,stoning,minahttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/15/0801f184-4b13-4cb2-b5c0-8720dae23cc1/0801f184-4b13-4cb2-b5c0-8720dae23cc1.jpgMuslim pilgrims perform devil-stoning ritual as hajj nears endThe pilgrims filed in crowds through a multi-level structure housing the walls symbolizing the devil. (Al Arabiya)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/14/Special-tents-to-combat-chemical-pollution-introduced-for-hajj2020-05-20T10:16:21+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-14T15:31:44+04:00Special tents to combat chemical pollution introduced for hajjsaudi arabia,muslim,hajj 2013,saudi health,hajj,health,religion,pilgrims,makkah,islam,grand mosque,muslim pilgrims,minahttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/14/c6f5df27-a4b8-4e4e-8763-9fd931ba1746/c6f5df27-a4b8-4e4e-8763-9fd931ba1746.jpgSpecial tents to combat chemical pollution introduced for hajjMuslim pilgrims rest as others climb Mount Arafat, near the holy city of Makkah, on Oct. 14, 2013. (AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/14/Hajj-2013-Ka-aba-cover-to-be-changed2020-05-20T10:16:21+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-14T12:37:09+04:00Hajj 2013: Ka’aba cover to be changed as per annual traditionsaudi arabia,islam,hajj 2013,hajj,muslims,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/14/d2f5e6d7-efff-496b-b610-38e736504740/d2f5e6d7-efff-496b-b610-38e736504740.jpgHajj 2013: Ka’aba cover to be changed as per annual traditionThe Kiswa which covers the Ka’aba for the duration of the pilgrimage season has Quranic verses embroidered in threads of pure gold.(File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/14/Turkish-president-in-Saudi-Arabia-to-perform-hajj-pilgrimage-2020-05-20T10:16:21+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-14T20:11:02+04:00Turkish president in Saudi Arabia to perform hajj pilgrimage saudi arabia,abdullah gul,turkey,hajj 2013,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/14/c113acac-84a2-48f2-9251-56dc1c58f93a/c113acac-84a2-48f2-9251-56dc1c58f93a.jpgTurkish president in Saudi Arabia to perform hajj pilgrimage Gul is also scheduled to meet senior Saudi officials during his visit. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/14/Pilgrims-head-to-Mount-Arafat-for-single-most-important-day-of-hajj-2020-05-20T10:16:21+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-14T10:15:54+04:00Pilgrims head to Mount Arafat for the ‘most important’ day of hajj saudi arabia,makkah,prophet mohammed,mountain,muslim,quran,hajj 2013,muslim pilgrims,yasser arafat,mina,pilgrims,religionhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/14/70858251-a22b-449e-8ef5-502224823754/70858251-a22b-449e-8ef5-502224823754.jpgPilgrims head to Mount Arafat for the ‘most important’ day of hajj Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat, near the holy city of Makkah, on Oct.13, 2013. (AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/14/Hajj-pilgrims-gather-on-Mount-Arafat-for-prayer-and-reflection2020-05-20T10:16:21+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-14T19:02:26+04:00Hajj pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat for prayer and reflectionsaudi arabia,makkah,islam,hajj 2013,hajj,muslim pilgrims,yasser arafat,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/14/7ba67004-5b02-4434-8bd9-b3ef5e9d81c4/7ba67004-5b02-4434-8bd9-b3ef5e9d81c4.jpgHajj pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat for prayer and reflectionMuslim pilgrims gather atop Mount Mercy on the plains of Arafat during the peak of the annual hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Makkah on October 14, 2013. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/13/Sudan-s-Bashir-in-Saudi-Arabia-for-hajj-2020-05-20T10:16:21+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-13T14:59:50+04:00Sudan’s Bashir in Saudi Arabia for hajj islam,sudan,omar al bashir,fuel,sudan protests,hajj 2013,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/13/7bde66f8-396c-42b7-a8ce-5a9e3e42f68b/7bde66f8-396c-42b7-a8ce-5a9e3e42f68b.jpgSudan’s Bashir in Saudi Arabia for hajj Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir has arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform hajj. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/13/Walk-of-life-Pakistani-man-travels-6-387-km-on-foot-to-perform-hajj2020-05-20T10:16:21+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-13T02:04:48+04:00Walk of life: Pakistani man travels 6,387 km on foot to perform hajjsaudi arabia,muslim,hajj 2013,iraq,hajj,pakistan,religion,pilgrims,makkah,islam,walking,jordan,muslim pilgrims,minahttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/12/fea8245e-a20d-4414-b954-57b39d8f9eca/fea8245e-a20d-4414-b954-57b39d8f9eca.jpgWalk of life: Pakistani man travels 6,387 km on foot to perform hajjKharlzada Kasrat Rai, 37, began his trip from Karachi on June 7, travelling 6,387 kilometers (3,968 miles) through Iran, Iraq and Jordan on foot. (Photo courtesy: Facebook)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/13/Muslim-pilgrims-head-to-Mina-as-hajj-2013-officially-begins2020-05-20T10:16:20+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-13T09:31:21+04:00Muslims begin annual pilgrimage as hajj 2013 officially startssaudi arabia,muslim,islam,hajj 2013,hajj,muslim pilgrims,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/13/f55d6d89-238a-4bbd-99ec-a2f7fe780cfb/f55d6d89-238a-4bbd-99ec-a2f7fe780cfb.jpgMuslims begin annual pilgrimage as hajj 2013 officially starts A general view shows thousands of tents housing Muslim pilgrims in Mina on October 12, 2013. (AFP) https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/13/Poorly-pilgrims-transferred-to-Arafat-to-undergo-hajj-journey2020-05-20T10:16:20+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-13T10:48:19+04:00Poorly pilgrims transferred to Arafat to undergo hajj journeymakkah,islam,hajj 2013,hajj,muslim pilgrims,yasser arafat,mina,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/13/f8a55f7f-642e-4166-93a1-c03dbd2fd5d5/f8a55f7f-642e-4166-93a1-c03dbd2fd5d5.jpgPoorly pilgrims transferred to Arafat to undergo hajj journeyMuslim piligrims arrive for performing morning prayer in Makkah's Grand Mosque, on October 13, 2013. (AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/12/Grand-Mosque-expansion-project-s-first-phase-opens-during-hajj2020-05-20T10:16:20+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-12T09:09:10+04:00Grand Mosque expansion: project’s first phase opens during hajjsaudi arabia,makkah,madinah,hajj 2013,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/12/00100fc0-0fe0-44e4-a388-be36dc69da61/00100fc0-0fe0-44e4-a388-be36dc69da61.jpgGrand Mosque expansion: project’s first phase opens during hajjPilgrims pray at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/12/Saudi-Arabia-readies-for-1-3-million-pilgrims-transfer-to-Mina-2020-05-20T10:16:20+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-12T12:47:38+04:00Saudi Arabia readies for 1.3 million pilgrims’ transfer to Mina saudi arabia,makkah,muslim,islam,hajj 2013,hajj,muslim pilgrims,minahttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/12/1562eec9-6551-4b48-a899-7034b83dadfc/1562eec9-6551-4b48-a899-7034b83dadfc.jpgSaudi Arabia readies for 1.3 million pilgrims’ transfer to Mina At Mina, air-conditioned tents provide accommodation to the visiting pilgrims. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/11/Saudi-King-delegates-Crown-Prince-Salman-to-oversee-hajj-2020-05-20T10:16:20+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-11T02:14:55+04:00Saudi King delegates Crown Prince Salman to oversee hajj saudi arabia,mohammed bin salman,makkah,madinah,islam,king abdulaziz,hajj 2013,hajj,muslim pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/10/4976ba90-df1e-406e-9c40-a346c0c272e5/4976ba90-df1e-406e-9c40-a346c0c272e5.jpgSaudi King delegates Crown Prince Salman to oversee hajj Saudi King Abdullah (R) pictured here with Saudi Crown Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz. (Photo courtesy of SPA)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/11/Muslim-pilgrims-not-worried-about-deadly-MERS-virus2020-05-20T10:16:20+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-11T20:27:31+04:00Muslim pilgrims not worried about deadly MERS virussaudi arabia,makkah,madinah,hajj 2013,hajj,mers,muslims,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/11/a006ec20-fac6-40d4-a625-d0dcaf79899b/a006ec20-fac6-40d4-a625-d0dcaf79899b.jpgMuslim pilgrims not worried about deadly MERS virusThe hajj, the largest annual gathering in the world, starts on Sunday and ends on October 18, with about two million pilgrims expected from Saudi Arabia and around the world.https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/11/Al-Arabiya-gears-up-for-unparalleled-coverage-of-hajj2020-05-20T10:16:20+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-11T01:34:23+04:00Al Arabiya gears up for ‘unparalleled’ coverage of hajjsaudi arabia,makkah,al arabiya english,hajj 2013,al arabiya,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/10/b66330b4-a590-4d30-85aa-eccf75a4732b/b66330b4-a590-4d30-85aa-eccf75a4732b.jpgAl Arabiya gears up for ‘unparalleled’ coverage of hajjAn estimated two million Muslims are expected to attend this year’s hajj. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/10/7-hurt-as-strong-winds-rain-hit-Mina-Arafat-2020-05-20T10:16:20+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-10T17:37:20+04:00Seven hurt as strong winds, rain hit Mina, Arafat saudi arabia,rain,injured,holy sites,hajj 2013,yasser arafat,minahttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/10/8e67b355-eeb7-481f-bc39-d9cbfd0d7a60/8e67b355-eeb7-481f-bc39-d9cbfd0d7a60.jpgSeven hurt as strong winds, rain hit Mina, Arafat Heavy rain and strong winds hit Mina and Arafat on Thursday. (Photo Courtesy: Saudi Gazette)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/10/Emir-of-Makkah-Hajj-2013-services-unprecedented2020-05-20T10:16:20+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-10T22:16:41+04:00Emir of Makkah: Hajj 2013 services 'unprecedented'saudi arabia,makkah,madinah,islam,hajj 2013,hajj,muslim pilgrims,kaaba,yasser arafat,tawafhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/10/47a01c6f-a81f-4e48-86b1-72480243efe5/47a01c6f-a81f-4e48-86b1-72480243efe5.jpgEmir of Makkah: Hajj 2013 services 'unprecedented'Prince Khaled al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah region, said 225,000 employees are working this year to serve more than 2 million pilgrims expected to attend the hajj. (Al Arabiya)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/10/Saudi-mobilizes-security-forces-in-run-up-to-hajj2020-05-20T10:16:20+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-10T22:00:27+04:00Saudi mobilizes security forces in run-up to hajjsaudi arabia,army,makkah,madinah,islam,security forces,hajj 2013,military,muslims,troopshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/10/9b8ea684-53a0-4e7b-a9c8-feeee442eef3/9b8ea684-53a0-4e7b-a9c8-feeee442eef3.jpgSaudi mobilizes security forces in run-up to hajjhajj security measures will make use of technologies and equipment supplied by the Saudi government's different ministries. (Al Arabiya)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/09/Saudi-Arabia-deploys-95-000-security-forces-to-maintain-order-in-hajj2020-05-20T10:16:19+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-09T22:13:36+04:00Saudi Arabia deploys 95,000 security forces to maintain order in hajjsaudi arabia,makkah,islam,hajj 2013,hajj,muslims,jeddahhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/10/d6458aff-aeb9-4387-b24d-189812f5d672/d6458aff-aeb9-4387-b24d-189812f5d672.jpgSaudi Arabia deploys 95,000 security forces to maintain order in hajjSaudi Interior Minister Prince Mohammad bin Nayef urged Muslim pilgrims to leave their political differences aside during hajj. (File Photo: AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/09/Hajj-2013-Zamzam-holy-water-project-going-strong-in-Makkah-2020-05-20T10:16:19+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-09T11:26:05+04:00Hajj 2013: ‘Zamzam’ holy water project going strong in Makkah saudi arabia,makkah,holy water,hajj 2013,hajj,zamzamhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/09/b66a3477-fea4-4cf8-98bc-91d60756452a/b66a3477-fea4-4cf8-98bc-91d60756452a.jpgHajj 2013: ‘Zamzam’ holy water project going strong in Makkah More than 1.1 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Makkah for the annual hajj. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/09/Saudi-celebrity-preachers-hike-hajj-tour-prices2020-05-20T10:16:19+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-09T01:51:38+04:00Saudi celebrity preachers hike hajj tour pricessaudi arabia,government,celebrities,hajj,tourhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/08/2ad966e2-de23-401b-a19f-cd51fb1a5d71/2ad966e2-de23-401b-a19f-cd51fb1a5d71.jpgSaudi celebrity preachers hike hajj tour pricesMuslim pilgrims circle the Ka'aba and pray at the Grand mosque during the annual haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca October 23, 2012. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/04/Emergency-helicopters-on-alert-to-monitor-pilgrims-2020-05-20T10:16:18+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-04T16:32:45+04:00Emergency helicopters on alert to safeguard hajj pilgrimssaudi arabia,makkah,madinah,helicopter,hajj 2013,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/07/96272a98-0c6e-4998-89e7-4848999d82dd/96272a98-0c6e-4998-89e7-4848999d82dd.jpgEmergency helicopters on alert to safeguard hajj pilgrimsThe helicopters are equipped with thermal cameras and night-vision equipment to allow flying at night. (Al Arabiya)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/08/Hajj-2013-Saudi-civil-defence-units-aid-3-000-pilgrims-on-a-daily-basis2020-05-20T10:16:19+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-08T15:01:23+04:00Hajj 2013: Saudi civil defense units aid 3,000 pilgrimssaudi arabia,makkah,grand mosque,hajj 2013,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/08/2e07e261-0472-40bf-9632-d2bc5be6b9a1/2e07e261-0472-40bf-9632-d2bc5be6b9a1.jpgHajj 2013: Saudi civil defense units aid 3,000 pilgrimsCivil defense units will be deployed in specific areas so they can immediately intervene should a sick or injured pilgrim need assistance. (File photo: AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/08/No-demonstrations-will-be-allowed-in-hajj-says-Saudi-minister2020-05-20T10:16:19+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-08T23:53:46+04:00No demonstrations will be allowed in hajj, says Saudi ministersaudi arabia,islam,hajj 2013,hajj,muslims,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/08/b4e1dff5-40ed-49a7-8fd3-282db43fb9a1/b4e1dff5-40ed-49a7-8fd3-282db43fb9a1.jpgNo demonstrations will be allowed in hajj, says Saudi ministerSaudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj Bandar Hajjarsaid it was part of the kingdom's responsbility to ensure that Muslim pilgrims are not "distracted." (Al Arabiya)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/08/Hajj-2013-Ka-aba-cover-handed-over-to-Holy-Mosque-gatekeeper2020-05-20T10:16:19+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-08T11:03:44+04:00Hajj 2013: Ka’aba cover handed over to Holy Mosque gatekeepersaudi arabia,hajj 2013,hajj,kiswa,kaabahttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/08/6ee0146b-b269-4b36-a260-ee48a3bf7002/6ee0146b-b269-4b36-a260-ee48a3bf7002.jpgHajj 2013: Ka’aba cover handed over to Holy Mosque gatekeeperSaudi workers sew Islamic calligraphy in gold thread on a drape to cover the Ka'aba at the Kiswa factory in the holy city of Makkah. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/07/Advanced-cameras-installed-to-monitor-activity-during-hajj2020-05-20T10:16:19+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-07T14:28:14+04:00Advanced cameras installed to monitor activity during hajjsaudi arabia,hajj 2013,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/06/d25cada0-ff11-4b76-8c24-09d6951b356f/d25cada0-ff11-4b76-8c24-09d6951b356f.jpgAdvanced cameras installed to monitor activity during hajjThe mosque now has more than 42,000 cameras, with the newly installed ones capable of monitoring activity 60 kilometers away. (Al Arabiya)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/07/Several-fake-hajj-campaigns-busted-by-Saudi-authorities-2020-05-20T10:16:19+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-07T10:41:07+04:00Busted: fake hajj pilgrimage campaigns exposed by Saudi authorities saudi arabia,islam,hajj 2013,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/07/db878ad7-296e-44b0-9bd8-70174de61228/db878ad7-296e-44b0-9bd8-70174de61228.jpgBusted: fake hajj pilgrimage campaigns exposed by Saudi authorities Pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand mosque during the annual hajj pilgrimage last year. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/07/15-000-personnel-to-help-organize-hajj-pedestrian-flow2020-05-20T10:16:19+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-07T12:34:41+04:0015,000 personnel to help organize hajj pedestrian flowsaudi arabia,hajj 2013,hajj,mosques,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/07/96aecd39-4b49-4dc1-80c1-59c0be9dec92/96aecd39-4b49-4dc1-80c1-59c0be9dec92.JPG15,000 personnel to help organize hajj pedestrian flowContingency plans include alternative routes for pilgrims. (File photo: AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/06/Hajj-authorities-gear-up-for-transportation-of-1-3-million-pilgrims-2020-05-20T10:16:18+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-06T11:26:02+04:00Hajj authorities gear up for transportation of 1.3 million pilgrims saudi arabia,makkah,hajj 2013,kaabahttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/06/f6f85fcb-4215-4211-8520-0cfb023dfafb/f6f85fcb-4215-4211-8520-0cfb023dfafb.jpgHajj authorities gear up for transportation of 1.3 million pilgrims Between them, the pilgrims will make about 3.3 million trips to Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah. (File photo: AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/06/No-permit-no-pilgrimage-Saudi-authorities-warn-hajj-service-providers2020-05-20T10:16:18+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-06T12:52:06+04:00No permit, no pilgrimage: Saudi authorities warn hajj service providerssaudi arabia,hajj 2013https://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/06/3c5f2ab6-bd14-4b22-a4ec-a9671799709d/3c5f2ab6-bd14-4b22-a4ec-a9671799709d.jpgNo permit, no pilgrimage: Saudi authorities warn hajj service providersPilgrims head towards Mount Mercy at the peak of the annual Hajj, on October 25, 2012. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/06/Islamic-scholars-gather-in-Mecca-for-hajj-conference2020-05-20T10:16:18+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-06T19:23:12+04:00Islamic scholars gather in Makkah for hajj conferencesaudi arabia,makkah,hajj 2013,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/06/76fdbbb4-8a8b-4b45-aa5b-982edb67c425/76fdbbb4-8a8b-4b45-aa5b-982edb67c425.jpgIslamic scholars gather in Makkah for hajj conference167 researchers, including 32 women and 135 men, will participate in the three-day hajj conference starting next Tuesday. (File photo: AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/05/Saudi-authorities-conduct-drills-to-test-hajj-rescue-operations2020-05-20T10:16:18+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-05T16:55:43+04:00Saudi authorities conduct drills to test hajj rescue operationssaudi arabia,emergency service,hajj 2013https://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/05/fc1f9333-a1de-40cc-947b-42296b09e006/fc1f9333-a1de-40cc-947b-42296b09e006.jpgSaudi authorities conduct drills to test hajj rescue operationsThe fire drill tested the response of the emergency units in the case of a fire. (Photo courtesy: www.ifrc.org)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/05/Saudi-Arabia-announces-Eid-al-Adha-to-be-celebrated-on-Oct-152020-05-20T10:16:18+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-05T21:00:01+04:00Saudi Arabia announces Eid al-Adha to be celebrated on Oct. 15saudi arabia,celebration,makkah,islam,muslim,hajj 2013,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/05/30992b1f-e0b1-41f6-ad96-e2699a0450ae/30992b1f-e0b1-41f6-ad96-e2699a0450ae.jpgSaudi Arabia announces Eid al-Adha to be celebrated on Oct. 15The Eid al-Adha celebration marks the end of hajj, a religious pilgrimage undertaken by millions of Muslims each year. (File photo: AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/05/Iraqi-forces-secure-passage-of-hajj-pilgrims-through-border-crossing-2020-05-20T10:16:18+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-05T16:18:45+04:00Iraqi forces secure passage of hajj pilgrims crossing border saudi arabia,hajj 2013,iraqhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/05/c2086131-0fb2-4d30-836a-281c8264c0b7/c2086131-0fb2-4d30-836a-281c8264c0b7.jpgIraqi forces secure passage of hajj pilgrims crossing border All Iraqi pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia through the Arar border had to do so by first arriving at Anbar province. (Al Arabiya)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/04/What-it-means-to-assume-a-state-of-Ihram-during-hajj2020-05-20T10:16:18+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-04T16:38:35+04:00What it means to assume a state of ‘Ihram’ during hajjsaudi arabia,makkah,hajj 2013https://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/04/3967c0a0-8fec-4467-8aea-7c974157eb45/3967c0a0-8fec-4467-8aea-7c974157eb45.jpgWhat it means to assume a state of ‘Ihram’ during hajjThe first step for any pilgrim wishing to perform hajj is to enter a state of Ihram, which is a special state of purity. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/03/History-of-the-developments-of-the-grand-mosque-2020-05-20T10:16:17+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-03T16:16:16+04:00Tracing the history of the Grand Mosque’s expansionmakkah,islam,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/03/31a0a90b-0e99-4648-bf88-52d4622361eb/31a0a90b-0e99-4648-bf88-52d4622361eb.jpgTracing the history of the Grand Mosque’s expansionThe expansion projects in the Grand Mosque, known as the Masjid al-Haram, began around 88 years ago, when Saudi King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman began the initiative. (Al Arabiya)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/03/Expo-showcases-1908-Haj-trip-from-Egypt2020-05-20T10:16:17+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-03T08:47:32+04:00Art exhibition showcases 1908 hajj trip from Egyptsaudi arabia,egypt,culture,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/03/e4a1e11b-fedc-4661-9bf2-e315d78d3e86/e4a1e11b-fedc-4661-9bf2-e315d78d3e86.jpgArt exhibition showcases 1908 hajj trip from EgyptWomen admire photographs at the Dar al-Hekma College exhibition in Jeddah, recently. (Photo courtesy: Saudi Gazette)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/03/Saudi-minister-unveils-plans-to-ensure-hajj-pilgrims-safety2020-05-20T10:16:17+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-03T16:25:23+04:00Saudi minister unveils plans to ensure hajj pilgrims’ safetysaudi arabia,makkah,islam,muslim,hajj 2013,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/03/2803d8bd-0a57-4bad-96e9-9ee50046b35a/2803d8bd-0a57-4bad-96e9-9ee50046b35a.jpgSaudi minister unveils plans to ensure hajj pilgrims’ safetyMillions of Muslims visit Makkah for the pilgrimage of hajj each year. (File photo: AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/03/Hajj-the-significance-of-the-fifth-pillar-of-Islam2020-05-20T10:16:17+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-03T15:58:42+04:00Hajj: the significance of the fifth pillar of Islamsaudi arabia,makkah,islam,muslim,hajj 2013,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/03/71809526-d77b-4a51-9213-1020b95ee5d1/71809526-d77b-4a51-9213-1020b95ee5d1.jpgHajj: the significance of the fifth pillar of IslamA sea of pilgrims descends upon Islam’s holiest city of Makkah once every year for the pilgrimage of hajj. (File photo: AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/03/World-chefs-come-together-in-hajj-to-serve-Muslim-pilgrims-2020-05-20T10:16:17+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-03T02:57:08+04:00World chefs come together in hajj to serve Muslim pilgrims hajj 2013https://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/02/50d19378-7282-4699-a9a3-702bdf7584e3/50d19378-7282-4699-a9a3-702bdf7584e3.jpgWorld chefs come together in hajj to serve Muslim pilgrims Tour operators bring their own chefs to hajj to prepare traditional dishes Muslim pilgrims. (Photo courtesy of al-Watan.com)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/03/Proud-to-serve-Allah-s-guests2020-05-20T10:16:17+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-03T09:00:32+04:00Makkah residents to welcome hajj pilgrims saudi arabia,visitors,makkah,hajj,princehttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/03/da3646f1-96b4-4b53-bc92-2fa8ecd8dcab/da3646f1-96b4-4b53-bc92-2fa8ecd8dcab.jpgMakkah residents to welcome hajj pilgrims Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah region, cuts a ribbon to inaugurate the campaign of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques for this year’s Haj in Makkah on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Saudi Gazette)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/03/Temporary-mataf-area-provides-ease-comfort2020-05-20T10:16:17+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-03T08:54:49+04:00Temporary mataf area provides ease, comfortmakkah,mataf,hajj,muslimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/03/79df8dd5-8b39-4a75-a13d-6e71569ea800/79df8dd5-8b39-4a75-a13d-6e71569ea800.jpgTemporary mataf area provides ease, comfortTemporary mataf area in the Grand Mosque has alleviated crowds of worshipers and increased the capacity for those wishing to perform tawaf. (Photo courtesy: Saudi Gazette)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/02/Iraq-s-hajj-quota-to-increase-by-2-200-next-year2020-05-20T10:16:17+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-02T20:15:53+04:00Iraq’s hajj quota to increase by 2,200 next yearsaudi arabia,makkah,muslim,hajj 2013,hajj,muslimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/02/ee773343-6c7d-49db-8184-6fd0e28b1c5c/ee773343-6c7d-49db-8184-6fd0e28b1c5c.jpgIraq’s hajj quota to increase by 2,200 next yearSheikh Taqi al-Mawla, head of the umrah and hajj commission in Iraq, said on Wednesday that Iraq’s hajj quota will increase by 2,200 pilgrims next year. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/02/About-800-000-Muslims-arrive-in-Saudi-Arabia-for-hajj2020-05-20T10:16:17+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-02T20:13:56+04:00About 800,000 Muslims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajjsaudi arabia,makkah,islam,muslim,hajj 2013,hajj,muslimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/02/ea3940cd-b459-4a2d-8e28-eb8a29db93c5/ea3940cd-b459-4a2d-8e28-eb8a29db93c5.jpgAbout 800,000 Muslims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajjAbout 800,000 pilgrims had arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform the Muslim duty of hajj. Prince Mohamed bin Abdelaziz Airport received its first batch of 220 pilgrims, who arrived from Delhi, last Thursday. (File photo: AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/02/Hajj-s-Mount-Arafat-gathering-will-fall-on-Oct-14-expert-says2020-05-20T10:16:17+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-02T20:17:47+04:00Hajj’s Mount Arafat gathering will fall on Oct 14, expert sayssaudi arabia,makkah,muslim,islam,hajj 2013,hajj,muslims,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/02/0b4fa4dd-bd17-43e0-971b-e8f8ec5851db/0b4fa4dd-bd17-43e0-971b-e8f8ec5851db.jpgHajj’s Mount Arafat gathering will fall on Oct 14, expert saysMuslim pilgrims walk up Mount Arafat near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia in 2012. (File photo: AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/02/The-Journey-of-hajj-Islam-s-sacred-pilgrimage2020-05-20T10:16:17+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-02T01:35:34+04:00The journey of hajj: Islam’s sacred pilgrimageholy site,makkah,islam,hajj 2013,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/01/f5ab101e-fcc5-4533-b4b3-ec6ce21803af/f5ab101e-fcc5-4533-b4b3-ec6ce21803af.jpgThe journey of hajj: Islam’s sacred pilgrimageFor Muslims, hajj is the fifth and final pillar of Islam. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/02/Saudi-experts-issue-recommendations-on-organizing-hajj2020-05-20T10:16:17+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-02T20:11:59+04:00Saudi experts issue recommendations on organizing hajjmakkah,muslim,hajj 2013,hajj,muslimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/02/02d9fee4-1f65-44ff-aa88-15c282ea4e5e/02d9fee4-1f65-44ff-aa88-15c282ea4e5e.jpgSaudi experts issue recommendations on organizing hajjThe participants in the workshop also called for the authorities to create a social media presence aimed at guiding pilgrims in the hajj process. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/10/01/Absence-of-expat-workers-results-in-Haj-cost-hike2020-05-20T10:16:17+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-10-01T23:57:15+04:00Absence of expat workers results in hajj cost hikemakkah,islam,hajj 2013,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/01/93ea8a65-c27c-49aa-9b40-61c6114c00ac/93ea8a65-c27c-49aa-9b40-61c6114c00ac.jpgAbsence of expat workers results in hajj cost hikeLack of expat workers cause hajj price to rise. (File photo:AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/09/29/Saudi-king-invites-1-400-Muslims-around-the-world-to-perform-hajj2020-05-20T10:16:16+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-09-29T20:29:29+04:00Saudi king invites 1,400 Muslims around the world to perform hajjsaudi arabia,makkah,king abdulaziz,hajj 2013,hajj,saudi king,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/09/29/1b355773-d417-4e50-b947-648786e249b5/1b355773-d417-4e50-b947-648786e249b5.jpgSaudi king invites 1,400 Muslims around the world to perform hajjRelatives of pilgrims wave in the rain, as they see off their relatives who are leaving Ahmedabad, India for Mecca in Saudi Arabia to take part in the annual religious hajj pilgrimage on September 26, 2013. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/09/22/Saudi-Kingdom-optimistic-about-virus-free-hajj-season2013-09-22T14:03:35+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-09-22T13:57:38+04:00Saudi Arabia optimistic about virus-free hajj seasonhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/09/22/6157ee2b-e4f6-46de-a4a4-e025de8c56d9/6157ee2b-e4f6-46de-a4a4-e025de8c56d9.jpgSaudi Arabia optimistic about virus-free hajj seasonA man, wearing a surgical mask as a precautionary measure against the novel coronavirus, pays for medicine at a hospital pharmacy in Khobar city in Dammam May 21, 2013. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/09/10/Saudia-to-transport-over-700-000-pilgrims-2020-05-20T10:16:11+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-09-10T13:34:03+04:00Saudia to transport over 700,000 pilgrims saudi arabia,islam,hajj 2013,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/09/10/1b80dcda-8ba0-4ffc-a654-11467e285df0/1b80dcda-8ba0-4ffc-a654-11467e285df0.jpgSaudia to transport over 700,000 pilgrims The Saudi airline will transport over 700,000 pilgrims during this year's Hajj season. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2013/2013/07/25/Pak-minister-lauds-efforts-to-ensure-safe-Haj2020-05-20T10:15:56+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2013-07-25T11:22:22+04:00Pakistani minister lauds efforts to ensure safe hajjhajj 2013,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/07/25/a97f3908-c001-47a2-bbfc-c99670a24e95/a97f3908-c001-47a2-bbfc-c99670a24e95.jpgPakistani minister lauds efforts to ensure safe hajjMinister of Haj Bandar al-Hajjar holds talks with Pakistan's Minister of Religious Affairs Sardar Mohammed Yousaf in Jeddah on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of Saudi Gazette)