The Ministry of Health opened today its English internet site which includes reliable sources of information about the various aspects of Hajj. The site contains information about Islam, its pillars, the Islamic world, Muslims and their geographical distribution all over the world. It also includes Hajj and Umrah (Minor pilgrimage) links that can guide readers throughout the history of Hajj until the developments achieved by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia explaining all kinds of services presented to pilgrims. In addition, the site has brief information about the holy sites, Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah. It has statistics about the recent Hajj and Umrah seasons points out the role played by the Ministry of Hajj during these seasons. The site is distinguished because it contains the latest Hajj and Umrah regulations and instructions. It also provides those who intend to perform Hajj or Umrah with information about visas, transportation means, health matters, housing, weather, important phone numbers, maps and a large number of related sites. The opening of the site comes within the efforts of Hajj ministry to show pilgrims necessary information to help them perform Hajj or Umrah in ease and comfort.
