KSRelief continues distribution of food aid in Chad and Yemen

Yemeni children receive food packages from KSRelief in Abyan province. (SPA)
Updated 05 July 2017
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KSRelief continues distribution of food aid in Chad and Yemen

RIYADH: The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRelief) has distributed dates to Chad, and food items in Yemen.
A team from KSRelief recently delivered 72 tons of dates to the World Food Program (WFP) in Chad, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.
WFP Deputy Regional Director Eisa Sonogo and a representative of the Chadian government attended the delivery ceremony, the agency said.
In a related development, KSRelief distributed aid and food items in Abyan province, Yemen. The governor of province, Maj. Gen. Abu Bakr Salim, said the food assistance would alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people, especially in Abyan.
Food distribution in the province targets five regions where some 60,000 citizens will benefit through the distribution of 10,000 food baskets.


Ramadan worshippers flock to Mount Al-Rumah before Maghrib

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Ramadan worshippers flock to Mount Al-Rumah before Maghrib

RIYADH: Muslims have been flocking to Mount Al-Rumah in the north of Madinah, about 4 km from the Prophet’s Mosque, ahead of the Maghrib call to prayer.

The site, which is about 180 meters in length, is a significant historical landmark and a destination for those seeking to learn about the Battle of Uhud, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The mount offers visitors a view of the position where archers were stationed during the battle.