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RIYADH: Hajj pilgrims traveling from Makkah to Madinah via the Haramain High-Speed Railway are being greeted with bottles of Zamzam water and gifts, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Pilgrims visit Madinah to pray in the Prophet’s Mosque and pay their respects, visiting the holy city either before the annual pilgrimage or after it.
Over 1.8 million people performed Hajj this year.
RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.
The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.
Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.
The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.
The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.
