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June 18, 2024

Pilgrims cast stones at Jamarat on second day of Tashreeq

Mina, on the second day of Tashreeq, pilgrims completed the ritual of casting stones at the Jamarat, which entails throwing pebbles at three pillars, starting with Jamarat Al Oula (the small pillar), continuing with Jamarat Al-Wusta (the middle pillar…

Bahrain Hajj Mission announces return of pilgrims

Makkah, Dr. Mohammed Taher Al Qattan, Deputy Head of Bahrain Hajj Mission, announced that the first batch of pilgrims from Bahrain is preparing to depart from Makkah and return to the Kingdom after completing Hajj rituals.

Al Qattan said that the mis…

NIHR President welcomes royal pardon

Manama, Ali Ahmed Al Derazi, President of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR), welcomed the decree issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa pardoning 545 inmates, on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.

Al Derazi said that the decree …

Somali President meets Turkish Foreign Minister

Ankara, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia, met with Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Trkiye.

The meeting discussed topics of common interest and efforts to promote regional stability and prosperity, according to the Somali Nation…