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Makkah– President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais has launched the “Landmarks from the Two Holy Mosques” book, which was translated into five languages: Urdu, Persian, Malawi, French and English.

The book contains information on the Holy Kaaba, Black Stone, Yemeni corner (Al-Rukn Al-Yamaani), key and lock of the Holy Kaaba and its cloth, mizab (water spout), Hateem (low wall of the Holy Kaabah), Maqam Ibrahim, Al-Shatharwan, Al-Safa wa Al-Marwah, circumambulation area (Tawaf area), Zamzam Well, Grand Holy Mosque gates, and phases and stages of expanding and building the mosque.

Sheikh Dr. Al-Sudais stressed the presidency’s keenness to deliver the message of the Two Holy Mosques in all languages to visitors and guests.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Riyadh– The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to offer emergency medical and shelter assistance worth USD 10 million for Ukrainian refugees in neighboring countries, mainly in Poland, in coordination with the Polish government and UN organizations.

Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of KSrelief Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, in a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), noted that the generous directive is an extension of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian efforts in helping affected people and the needy worldwide and alleviating their suffering.

He also extended appreciation and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, for this expected initiative that reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s sound humanitarian approach, praying to Allah to protect the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH the Crown Prince.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Jeddah– The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulation to Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the occasion of taking oath of office as the New Prime Minister.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes of success and happiness to the Prime Minister.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Riyadh– Coffee is the most consumed beverage, but coffee consumers face a challenge in storing it for fear of changing its original flavor and taste. Many people associate coffee storage with preserving these two components, knowing that when stored incorrectly, it may lead to the accumulation of microbes on it, causing food poisoning.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has provided advice for the safety of coffee when preparing it at home, including not using the coffee machine equipment for anything else, avoiding the use of coffee preparation equipment such as the glass container in which the drink is placed for cooking or putting another liquid in it because this may expose it to the risk of contamination, and keep the coffee machine clean periodically so that microbes do not accumulate or form mold.

SFDA called for taking care to store coffee in an airtight container or container made of ceramic to avoid sunlight, and store coffee in a dry place or freezing it in the freezer to avoid the growth of fungi, and getting rid of coffee when noticing any sign of mold in it.

It also recommended the disposal of expired milk and its alternatives that are used in coffee preparation. Some alternatives, although they do not contain milk, may be contaminated with microbes if they are not properly stored in a cool place.

It is noteworthy that the National Nutrition Committee (NNC) of SFDA reviews for scientific evidence concluded that the daily consumption of caffeine in adults should not exceed 400 mg, which is equivalent to 3 cups of black coffee with a capacity of 250 ml or 15 cups of Saudi coffee with a capacity of 50 ml.

With regard to pregnant and nursing women, the NNC recommends that caffeine consumption do not exceed 200 mg, taking care to consult a specialized doctor or nutritionist, and 2.5 mg per kg of body weight per day for children and adolescents. It also advises patients with cardiovascular diseases to limit consumption of products with a high caffeine, and its consumption per day should not exceed 200 mg.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Niamey– King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) on Monday inaugurated a project to distribute Ramadan food assistance in Niger, in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Niger Dr. Zeid Al-Harbi and several officials in the Niger government, as part of the Ramadan Feeding Initiative for 1443 Hijri.

The project seeks to distribute 9,000 Ramadan food baskets in Niamey, Tillabéri, and Dosso, which will benefit 45,000 individuals.

The Ramadan Feeding Initiative seeks to distribute 156,993 food baskets weighing 8,430 tons in 19 countries to benefit 901,463 individuals, as part of the relief and humanitarian efforts exerted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by KSrelief, during the holy month of Ramadan to several needy and afflicted countries.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Makkah– The Technical Translation Administration at the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques translates Friday sermons at the Grand Holy Mosque into international languages to realize several goals, including exploiting media outlets and telecommunications and modern technological means, spreading the teachings and values of Islam, highlighting the bright image and delivering the sublime messages of the Two Holy Mosques , in a way that contributes to keeping pace with the strategic goals of the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques.

Director of the Administration Fadi Hijazi noted that what the administration aspires to accord with the targets of the presidency in serving visitors of the Grand Holy Mosque.

For his part, undersecretary of the administration Ali Basakran said that the exerted efforts were successful throughout the first 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Socotra– King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) on Monday distributed 958 food baskets for the neediest categories in Hadibo and Qalansia districts in Socotra Governorate, which benefited 5,748 individuals.

This is part of the 2022 project to support food security, which KSrelief implements in Yemen and targets distributing more than 192,000 food baskets weighing over 20,000 tons to needy and affected households in 15 Yemeni governorates.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Aden– King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) yesterday distributed 96,300 tons of food baskets for the neediest categories in Dar Saad District in Aden Governorate, which benefited 5,400 individuals.

This is part of the 2021/2022 project to support food security, which KSrelief implements in Yemen and targets distributing more than 192,000 food baskets weighing over 20,000 tons to needy and affected households in 15 Yemeni governorates.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Madinah– The Prophet’s Holy Mosque houses several monuments that are linked to Prophet Mohammed – peace be upon him – and tell facts from his noble biography after his migration to Madinah.

Al-Minbar (pulpit) is one of the monuments at the Prophet’s Holy Mosque, and its construction dates back to the eighth year of Hijri calendar, when Prophet Mohammed – peace be upon him – first used a minbar that was made of tamarix trees at the northern Madinah, which is currently called Al-Khalil.

The Prophet’s Holy Mosque, upon first ordering prayer, did not have a minbar that imams ascend to deliver their sermons, where Prophet Mohammed – peace be upon him – used to deliver the sermon while laying his back to trunk of a palm tree to show people the provisions of the Islamic Sharia through Friday sermons, where the increasing number of worshippers and those who embrace Islam required Prophet Mohammed to deliver his sermons from a high place so that all attendees can see him.

Constructing the minbar was linked to the evidence of prophecy, where the Prophet’s minbar is located in the western part of the Holy Rawdah and receives the same care as other parts of Rawdah, where the minbar is five metres high, where the top of the entrance of the minbar is ornamented with the phrase “There is no God but Allah, and Mohammed is the prophet of Allah”. The front of the minbar has two steps covered with carpet and a door made of wood and stairs for imams to ascend to the minbar that is surrounded by a gold-plated fence.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Jeddah– The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud made a phone call today to King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, during which he was reassured of his health and expressed his sincere wishes of permanent good health to the King of Jordan.

The King of Jordan expressed his deep thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for his reassurance about him and sincere brotherly feelings.

Source: Saudi Press Agency