Latest in Tag: Medina Highlight
Latest in Tag: Medina

69005 patients treated in Egyptian medical pilgrimage clinics in Saudi Arabia
EgyptAir operates 18 flights from Jeddah, Medina to Cairo, carrying 4200 pilgrims

Ma’edat Al Rahman: Long history of spreading joy, from Medina to Cairo
The first Ma’edet Al Rahman in Egypt was in the era of Ahmed bin Toloun in 880 in the fourth year of his rule

Suspended flights during Umrah peak season amplifies issues in aviation sector: EgyptAir official
Flights between the two countries declined by 50%, particularly private Egyptian and Saudi flights

5th Egyptian dies in Saudi Arabia during pilgrimage
4,267 citizens underwent medical examinations in the past week during hajj

Saudi King seeks revenge after deadly suicide attacks
King Salman of Saudi Arabia has vowed to strike back at those who lead youths to extremism, a day after triple suicide attacks in the kingdom. “Islamic State” (IS) militants are being blamed for the bombings.

Attack near Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, third Saudi bombing in one day
A man has blown himself up near the second holiest site in Islam. The attack in Medina follows similar blasts in Jeddah and Qatif.

13,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj: Tourism ministry
Egypt was granted around 63,000 visas for pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina this year

The spiritual journey to Mecca
Every year millions of Muslims go on a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia to visit the cities of Mecca and Medina. The visit to the holy places that lay at the centre of the Muslim faith is a highlight in their spiritual life.

Israeli forces arrest Al-Aqsa representative
Manager of mosque has been previously apprehended for incitement