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  • Saudi Arabia’s enduring legacy: Safeguarding Zamzam water

    The late King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al-Saud initiated this dedication to Zamzam water in 1345 AH by ordering the construction of a sabil, a public drinking fountain. The following year, he commissioned a second sabil and oversaw the repair and covering of the Zamzam well itself. Successive Saudi monarchs have taken steps to preserve this water source.
    King Saud bin Abdulaziz implemented a pump for water extraction and a nearby distribution building. Following the first expansion of the circumambulation area in 1377 AH, the Zamzam well was placed beneath it, easing congestion for pilgrims.

  • Jeddah airport allows pilgrims to carry Zamzam water

    King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) of Jeddah announced that it is now allowed for the Hajj pilgrims, who are returning to their countries, to carry Zamzam water on board the international flights. KAIA noted that the pilgrim is allowed to purchase only one five-liter Zamzam water bottle through one of the points of sale at the airport premises. The airport authorities have clarified that it has allocated a separate path for Zamzam water, and it is not allowed to carry Zamzam within the checked-in baggage.

  • Zamzam water now available at LuLu Hypermarket in Saudi Arabia

    Regional retailer LuLu is now selling Zamzam water in its stores across the Kingdom, in cooperation with the King Abdullah Zamzam Water Project and the National Water Company. Bashar Nasar Al-Basher, executive manager of LuLu Hypermarket Saudi Arabia, said: “We are honored to work hand-in-hand with the government in providing a conducive shopping place where the Zamzam water is available. We are proud to be a part of this initiative with the relevant authorities to make it convenient and easy for shoppers to have access to the Zamzam water, especially during the holy month of Ramadan in the midst of the current pandemic.”

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    Deputy Emir of Makkah inspects Zamzam well restoration project

    Prince Abdullah Bin Bandar, deputy emir of Makkah, inspected the Zamzam well restoration project site at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Monday.

  • Zamzam Well
    All you need to know about the Zamzam well in Saudi Arabia

    Located around 20 meters away from the Kaaba, the Zamzam well is a famous destination for pilgrims who visit it to drink from the holy water. It is believed to be the oldest well on earth, as water has been flowing there for 5000 years. The holy well pumps up to 18.5 liters per second and is only 30 meters deep.