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First Time In Saudi Arabia Women Guard Stand In Mecca During Hajj


Dozens of women in Saudi Arabia are standing guard in Mecca for the first time to help secure the hajj annual pilgrimage, Reuters reported on Wednesday.  Female soldier Mona told the news agency that she joined the forces in honor of her late father, who also served in the military. Mona decided to join the army and become the first group of Saudi women soldiers to work … Continue reading First Time In Saudi Arabia Women Guard Stand In Mecca During Hajj

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Saudi Arabia allow 60,000 vaccinated residents to perform Hajj, bars foreigners again


Saudi Arabia announced Saturday it will allow 60,000 residents vaccinated against Covid to perform this year’s hajj, but Muslims from abroad will be barred for a second straight year. The Hajj ministry said this year’s pilgrimage would be “open for nationals and residents of the kingdom, limited to 60,000 pilgrims”, according to the official Saudi Press Agency. “Those wishing to perform the Hajj must be … Continue reading Saudi Arabia allow 60,000 vaccinated residents to perform Hajj, bars foreigners again

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