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The hajj and umra pilgrimages both culminate at the Grand mosque in the holy Saudi city of Mecca (AFP Photo/Fayez Nureldine)
by Fahd Zayabi and Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 1, 2016 | Middle East
Riyadh and Baghdad – Iraqi government had refused to grant Palestinian refugees visas to those who wanted to attend Hajj this year. Highly informed Palestinian sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that they have previously contacted authorities regarding this matter, but...
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud receives Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. SPA
by Fahd Zayabi and Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 20, 2016 | Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Jeddah-Saudi Arabia stressed on Sunday the Kingdom’s firm stance towards the Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. The position was made during a meeting held on Sunday between Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King...