JEDDAH: A 104-year-old Indonesian woman has expressed thanks to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman for being hosted by the Kingdom during the Hajj pilgrimage.
Ibu Mariah Marghani Muhammad and her escorts are being hosted under the Guests of King Salman for Hajj and Umrah Program on account of her health needs.
Ibu Mariah, one of the oldest pilgrims performing Hajj this year, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday and was met at King Abdul Aziz International Airport’s Hajj Terminal by several Saudi television reporters, as well as officials from the Indonesian Consulate and various airport dignitaries.
Expressing appreciation for the king’s gesture, the Indonesian pilgrim said the special treatment offered to her is a reflection of the Kingdom’s keenness to offer extraordinary services to pilgrims. “Alhamdulillah (praise be to God), I am going to Makkah, Alhamdulillah I am going to Hajj,” she said.
Dressed in her ihram, the white head-to-toe dress used for Hajj and Umrah, Ibu Mariah said she had been to Saudi Arabia once before when she was younger — at the age of 90 — to perform the Umrah.
She will join about 221,000 pilgrims from Indonesia who will perform the Hajj pilgrimage this year.
The Kingdom seeks to provide comfort for pilgrims during the Umrah and Hajj seasons and has reached out to various pilgrims with specialized needs.
Hajj at 104: Indonesian pilgrim thanks King Salman
Hajj at 104: Indonesian pilgrim thanks King Salman
Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Al-Baha raises readiness to address weather issues
AL-BAHA: The Al-Baha branch of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority has raised its level of readiness to help address issues caused by the weather in the region.
The initiative is being implemented in accordance with the authority’s plan and with the aim of ensuring the provision of all necessary capabilities.
The authority has affirmed the readiness of its emergency centers and field teams. Some 19 ambulance teams and five rapid response teams have been allocated, in addition to the required equipment, ensuring prompt intervention and provision of highly efficient emergency services.
The authority has called on all residents in the region to adhere to the instructions of the competent authorities and follow the safety procedures during fog and low-visibility conditions. They should also comply with traffic safety regulations and directives issued by Civil Defense.
The emergency number 997 and the Asefni, Tawakkalna, and Absher applications are available around the clock in emergency situations, and members of the public are urged to make immediate contact when necessary.
