Presidency of Two Holy Mosques Activates Emergency Plans amid Heavy Rain on Makkah

The holy Kaaba and worshippers are seen amid heavy rain in Makkah. (SPA)
The holy Kaaba and worshippers are seen amid heavy rain in Makkah. (SPA)
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Presidency of Two Holy Mosques Activates Emergency Plans amid Heavy Rain on Makkah

The holy Kaaba and worshippers are seen amid heavy rain in Makkah. (SPA)
The holy Kaaba and worshippers are seen amid heavy rain in Makkah. (SPA)

The General Presidency of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque activated on Monday emergency plans at the Grand Mosque amid heavy rain on the holy city of Makkah.

Over 200 supervisors and 4,000 observers are at the Grand Mosque to weather the conditions and ensure the safety of the worshippers.

Worshippers and Umrah pilgrims have been flocking to the holy site during the holy fasting month of Ramdan.

Rain is expected in Makkah city and the surrounding regions.



Saudi King Salman Receives Message from Russian President

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi King Salman Receives Message from Russian President

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has received a written message from Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning relations between the two countries.

On behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed ElKhereiji received the message in his meeting in Riyadh on Thursday with Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom Sergey Kozlov.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them.