Pilgrims Take Photos to Document Their Spiritual Journey

 Pilgrims document their journey of faith with a mobile camera (Photo: Adnan Mahdali)
 Pilgrims document their journey of faith with a mobile camera (Photo: Adnan Mahdali)
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Pilgrims Take Photos to Document Their Spiritual Journey

 Pilgrims document their journey of faith with a mobile camera (Photo: Adnan Mahdali)
 Pilgrims document their journey of faith with a mobile camera (Photo: Adnan Mahdali)

The pilgrims are immersed in a spiritual and ethereal atmosphere as they perform the fifth pillar of Islam in the sacred sites of Makkah. A profound experience that will forever be etched in their minds as they eagerly recount every detail to their loved ones, longing to come back again the years to come.

The pilgrims talk about the place, the people, the services, the huge facilities, and the civilized structures of the sacred sites, which they convey through their phones in photos and video clips.

Bassam Muadi, who comes from Jordan to perform the religious rituals, says that the image and the video clip inside the sacred sites have a great impact, because they document his visit to the purest parts of the earth.

Muadi, 54, said that he was in constant contact with his family, to convey the spirituality of the place, the hospitality of the people, and the services provided to the guests of Rahman, which he said were a source of pride for every Arab and Muslim.

For his part, Bassam Abdullah, from Syria, said that words cannot describe the extent of the love and magnificence of the place, pointing out, after taking the picture with his family in the holy sites: “The sacred sites are truly indescribable. It is a journey that I have waited for many years... I will tell my family and friends about the beauty of the place and human generosity, about the splendor of the facilities and the great efforts devoted to serving everyone.”

In turn, Ahmed Ali al-Hajj, from Somalia, said: “The photo may be natural, but years later it will have a special impact on the soul. So preserving all the images and clips is absolutely necessary and at the forefront of priorities...”

Hajj Ahmed continued, "Here lies a spirituality unmatched, and an Islamic gathering like no other... We have come from the far corners of the Earth, with sincere prayers and eyes brimming with tears, seeking forgiveness from the Almighty."



Saudi Arabia, Spain Sign Agreement to Build Naval Combat Vessels for Saudi Naval Forces

The agreement is part of the Sarawat project, which concluded its first phase with the construction and delivery of five combat vessels. (SPA)
The agreement is part of the Sarawat project, which concluded its first phase with the construction and delivery of five combat vessels. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Spain Sign Agreement to Build Naval Combat Vessels for Saudi Naval Forces

The agreement is part of the Sarawat project, which concluded its first phase with the construction and delivery of five combat vessels. (SPA)
The agreement is part of the Sarawat project, which concluded its first phase with the construction and delivery of five combat vessels. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Defense signed on Tuesday an executive agreement with its Spanish counterpart to support the construction of three new Avante 2200 corvettes entailing collaboration in training, exchanging experience, and providing technical and logistical support to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces.

The agreement is part of the Sarawat project, which concluded its first phase with the construction and delivery of five combat vessels.

Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Gharibi and Spanish Admiral General Antonio Pineiro Sanchez jointly endorsed the agreement at the Spanish Naval Staff headquarters.

The agreement aims to deepen ties between the defense ministries, facilitating the augmentation of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces' capabilities through the construction and provision of three additional Avante 2200 corvettes.

These enhanced assets are set to fortify naval readiness in safeguarding Saudi Arabia, protecting its vital interests, and bolstering maritime security in the region, aligning with the strategic aims of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Moreover, the agreement covers technical assistance from the Spanish Naval Forces throughout the construction phases, encompassing system inspection, testing, crew training, and operational post-delivery and commissioning for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces.

The three new vessels mirror the technical and combat specifications of the five vessels from the initial phase of the Sarawat project delivered to the naval forces. Equipped with state-of-the-art combat and engineering systems, they are designed to effectively address air, surface, and subsurface threats.