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Eid Al Fitre Celebrations in Riyadh 2011

Municipality of Riyadh, in collaboration with a number of official and non-official bodies, offers a laudable celebration program for Eid Al Fitr this year. This comes as a gesture of sharing joy with residents of our precious capital, on this blessed occasion, through a number of festive and recreational events and activities. Eid Al Fitre [...]

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Yahoo! Maktoob launches the ultimate Ramadan destination

Riyadh July 24, 2011: To celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan, Yahoo! Maktoob has created the ultimate Ramadan site, designed as a one stop destination that provides access to a host of rich spiritual, lifestyle, and entertainment content. The dedicated site (maktoob.ramadan.yahoo.com) brings together premium content relevant to Ramadan, pulled from multiple leading Yahoo! Maktoob [...]

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Umrah visas hit 10-year high, issuing 4.6 million Umrah visas in 2011

JEDDAH – A total of 4.6 million Umrah visas have been issued until the middle of Shaban, an increase of 1.1 million visas compared to the same period in 2010, according to a statistical report released by the Umrah and Haj Agency at the Ministry of Haj. Umrah and Haj experts have attributed this 10-year [...]

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Makkah hotels set to cash-in on Ramadan pilgrims

Hotels prices in Makkah are to soar by more than 200 percent during August as the kingdom prepares for millions of pilgrims set to descend on the city during the holy month of Ramadan. Properties in Makkah polled by Arabian Business said they would more than double, and in some cases triple, the cost of a [...]

Eid Al Fitre Celebrations in Riyadh 2010

Municipality of Riyadh, in collaboration with a number of official and non-official bodies, offers a laudable celebration program for Eid Al Fitr this year. This comes as a gesture of sharing joy with residents of our precious capital, on this blessed occasion, through a number of festive and recreational events and activities. Eid Al Fitre [...]

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon announce Eid al-Fitr on Friday

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Lebanon announced they would celebrate the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, on Friday. In Saudi Arabia, seen as the beacon of Sunni Islam, the supreme court ruled that Thursday would be the final day of fasting, before the [...]

Luxury Hotel Raffles Makkah opens during Ramadan

Raffles Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel in Saudi Arabia in the holy city of Makkah. Raffles Makkah Palace is located in the Abraj Al Bait complex, a seven-tower community directly adjoining the Masjid Al Haram (Grand Mosque) and the Kaaba. Mohammed Arkobi, vice president and managing director of Fairmont Raffles Hotels International [...]

Ramadan Nights in My Country Exhibition

Ramadan Nights in My Country Exhibition 2010 aims to provide the needs of the family during the holy month of Ramadan with competitive prices. Profile for exhibit includes The exhibited articles will include jewelry, home accessories, antiques and gifts, sweets and chocolates, dates, nuts, perfumes, travel and tourism companies, textiles, and many other products.

Ramadan Kareem

Ramadan Mubarak to all our readers, may Allah accept your prayers and ours… Saturday, Aug 22 2009 has been confirmed as the first day of fasting inshallah by the Saudi authority. RiyadhCiti will be taking a break as we reshape and upgrade our website to service you with more information and guides.  RiyadhCitiGuide Team