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Monday 17 December 2007 (07 Dhul Hijjah 1428)

Thousands Throng Tent City of Mina


 
JEDDAH, 17 December 2007 — Hundreds of thousands of faithful Muslims began assembling in the tent city of Mina yesterday in preparation for the annual pilgrimage, which is the largest gathering of... Full Story


Saudi Arabia, Jordan Sign Border Pact

JEDDAH, 17 December 2007 — Saudi Arabia and Jordan yesterday signed an agreement to demarcate their marine border in the Gulf of Aqaba. The landmark accord was signed at the Conference Palace in Jeddah... Full Story


King Abdullah Pardons Qatif Girl

JEDDAH, 17 December 2007 – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has pardoned the 20-year-old Saudi rape victim known as Qatif girl after a court sentenced her to 200 lashes and six months... Full Story




Unity Key to Correcting Distorted Image of Muslims: Prince Khaled


 
MAKKAH, 17 December 2007 — Muslim unity is essential for the Ummah’s integration with the new world order, said Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal while opening the eighth Makkah Conference organized... Full Story


‘We’re Here to Pray for Peace’


 
MAKKAH, 17 December 2007 — They are here in large numbers, praying alongside men in the Grand Mosque. They frequently burst into tears, and keep looking for an opportunity to kiss Hajr Al-Aswad or... Full Story


Palestinians Recount Rigors of Haj Journey

MAKKAH, 17 December 2007 — The Palestinian Haj delegation, comprising 2,186 people, thanked the Saudi government for its continuous support since their arrival in the Kingdom following a gruesome seven-day... Full Story


Kingdom, Spain to Exchange Security Info

RIYADH, 17 December 2007 — Saudi Arabia and Spain are set to exchange security information regarding their efforts in the war against terror and exchange training programs between the security bodies... Full Story


Ostrich Meat Banned in Riyadh

RIYADH, 17 December 2007 — Municipal officials in Riyadh have instructed poultry sellers and restaurants not to sell ostrich meat following the discovery of bird flu among ostriches a couple of days... Full Story


When Men of Makkah Turn Into Soldiers Serving Guests of God

MAKKAH, 17 December 2007 — The wives of pilgrim guides, who work during the Haj, often do not get to see their husbands for weeks because of the nature of their jobs. Such wives end up remaining at... Full Story


Dead Indian Pilgrims to Be Buried Today

JEDDAH, 17 December 2007 — Five Indian pilgrims, who died on Saturday when the bus they were traveling in toppled over on the Madinah-Makkah highway, will be buried today. “The burial of the... Full Story


Sidelights: Bride’s Shoes Stolen on Wedding Day

ASIR, 17 December 2007 — A brief power failure in a local wedding hall here dampened the mood of the party when a thief took advantage of the darkness to steal the bride’s wedding shoes, the daily... Full Story


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