Mashair Railway that opened in 2010 connecting the sites of Mina, Muzdalifah and Mount Arafat serves the visitors of what city?
"kilometer elevated metro transports pilgrims to holy sites Mount Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina in the city during hajj reducing the congestion on the roads. Mecca Metro, officially known as Makkah Mass Rail Transit, is a planned four-line metro system for the city. This will be in addition to the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro which carries pilgrims during Hajj. A high speed inter-city rail line (Haramain High Speed Rail Project also known as the ""Western Railway""), is under construction in Saudi Arabia. It will link along 444 kilometres (276 mi), the Muslim holy cities of Medina and Mecca via King"
"vehicular and pedestrian traffic. In 2010, the Saudi government started operating a metro rail service that runs between Arafat, Muzdalifa and Mina. The service shortens the travel time during the critical ""Nafrah"" from Arafat to Muzdalifah to minutes. Due to its limited capacity, the use of the metro is not open to all pilgrims and is subject to strict controls by Saudi officials. Pilgrim numbers have greatly increased in recent years, which has led to numerous accidents and deaths due to overcrowding. The first major accident during Hajj in modern times occurred in 1990, when a tunnel stampede led to"
"Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro line The Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro line, ( ""qtar al mashaaer al muqaddassah al khat diljanubi"") is a metro line in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Claimed to have the highest capacity of any metro in the world, it only operates for 7 days a year, and been used as an exclusive shuttle train for pilgrims between holy sites in Mecca, Mount Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina to reduce congestion caused by thousand of buses and cars during the Hajj. The line was opened on November 13, 2010, in time for the Hajj 1431"
"Muzdalifah Muzdalifah () is an open, level area near Mecca in Saudi Arabia that is associated with the ""Ḥajj"" (, ""Pilgrimage""). It lies just southeast of Mina, on the route between Mina and Arafat. The stay at Muzdalifah is preceded by a day at Arafat, consisting of glorifying Allāh (, ""The God"") repeating the Du‘ā’ (, Supplication), repentance to Allah, and asking Him for forgiveness. At Arafat, ""Ẓuhr"" () and ""ʿAṣr"" () prayers are performed in a combined and abbreviated form during the time of ""Zuhr"". After sunset on the ninth day of the Islamic month of ""Dhūl-Ḥijjah"" (), Muslim"
"pilgrims travel to Muzdalifah, sometimes arriving at night because of over-crowding. After arriving at Muzdalifah, pilgrims pray the ""Maghrib"" () and ""‘Ishā’"" () prayers jointly, whereas the Isha prayer is shortened to 2 rakats. At Muzdalifah, pilgrims collect pebbles for the Stoning of the Devil (). The open-roofed mosque at Muzdalifah is known as ""The Sacred Monument"" (). Muzdalifah Muzdalifah () is an open, level area near Mecca in Saudi Arabia that is associated with the ""Ḥajj"" (, ""Pilgrimage""). It lies just southeast of Mina, on the route between Mina and Arafat. The stay at Muzdalifah is preceded by a"
"Haramain high-speed railway The Haramain high-speed railway, also known as the Western railway or Mecca–Medina high-speed railway, is a high-speed inter-city rail transport system in Saudi Arabia. It links the Muslim holy cities of Medina and Mecca via King Abdullah Economic City, using of main line and a branch connection to King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), in Jeddah. The rail line aims to provide a safe and comfortable transport in electric trains. Construction on the project began in March 2009, and was officially inaugurated on 25 September 2018. The line was opened to the public on 11 October 2018 with"
"and is linked with the new Musaffah Channel (a channel dredged below the datum) which is about in length. By 2016, Etihad Rail, the United Arab Emirates's national railway, is expected to launch a railway network across the emirates. The first stage would be a freight line, linking Ruwais to the Shah gas field, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Beyond the first stage, the next priority is connecting the railway to Mussafah, to the Persian Gulf ports of Khalifa Port and Jebel Ali Port as well as the Saudi and Omani borders. In April 2013, Etihad Rail"
"Islamic scholars who deliver it from near Jabal al-Rahmah (The Mount of Mercy) from where Muhammad is said to have delivered his last sermon. Lasting from noon through sunset, this is known as 'standing before God' (wuquf), one of the most significant rites of Hajj. At Masjid al-Namirah, pilgrims offer noon and afternoon prayers together at noon time. A pilgrim's Hajj is considered invalid if they do not spend the afternoon on Arafat. Pilgrims must leave Arafat for Muzdalifah after sunset without praying maghrib (sunset) prayer at Arafat. Muzdalifah is an area between Arafat and Mina. Upon reaching there, pilgrims"
"Mina, Saudi Arabia Mina (also known as the Tent City) is a neighborhood of Mecca in Makkah Province, in western Saudi Arabia. It is situated 5 kilometres to the east of the Holy city of Mecca, and stands on the road from Mecca's city centre to the Hill of Arafat. It covers an area of approximately 20 km². Mina is best known for the role it plays during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. More than 100,000 air-conditioned tents that can house more than 3 million people provide temporary accommodation to visiting pilgrims. In the valley of Mina is the Jamarat Bridge,"
"that city. The pilgrimage involved the stations of Mount Arafat, Muzdalifah, Mina and central Mecca that included Safa and Marwa as well as Kaaba. Pilgrims at the first two stations performed ""wuquf"" or standing in adoration. At Mina, animals were sacrificed. The procession from one place to Mecca in a pre-reserved route moved towards idols before sunset. At Jabal Quzah, fires were started during the sacred month. Nearby the Kaaba was located the betyl which was later called ""Maqam Ibrahim""; a place called ""al-Ḥigr"" which Aziz al-Azmeh takes to be reserved for consecrated animals, basing his argument on a Sabean"
"by rail. Buangkok opened on 15 January 2006 and Woodleigh opened on 20 June 2011. On 28 May 2009, the 5.6 km of the Circle Line opened from Bartley to Marymount. On 17 April 2010, another 11.1 km of the Circle Line from Bartley to Dhoby Ghaut commenced operation. On 8 October 2011, the remaining 16.6 km from Marymount to HarbourFront commenced operation, marking the full completion of the line which took 10 years to complete, primarily delayed due to the Nicoll Highway collapse. On 14 January 2012, the 2.4 km of the Circle Line extension from Promenade to Marina"
"someday extending it to Irbid in Jordan. The rebuilt line opened from Haifa to Beit She'an in October 2016. In 2009, Jordan’s transport ministry proposed a 990-mile (1590-km) US$5 billion rail network, construction of which could begin in the first quarter of 2012. The planned network would provide freight rail links from Jordan to Syria, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Passenger rail connections could be extended to Lebanon, Turkey and beyond. The government, which will fund part of the project, is inviting tenders from private firms to raise the rest of the project cost. In 2008 the ""museum of the rolling"
"in central and southern Bahrain. The four main islands and all the towns and villages are linked by well-constructed roads. There were of roadways in 2002, of which were paved. A causeway stretching over , connect Manama with Muharraq Island, and another bridge joins Sitra to the main island. The King Fahd Causeway, measuring , links Bahrain with the Saudi Arabian mainland via the island of Umm an-Nasan. It was completed in December 1986, and financed by Saudi Arabia. In 2008, there were 17,743,495 passengers transiting through the causeway. Bahrain's port of Mina Salman is the main seaport of the"
"destination for families from the capital city. Its attractions include the Al Ain National Museum, the Al Ain Palace Museum, several restored forts and the Hili Archaeological Park site, dating back to the Bronze Age. Jebel Hafeet, a mountain measuring , dominates the surrounding area. It is popular to visit to the mineral springs at Green Mubazzarah at the base of the mountain, and to drive to the mountaintop at sunset. Other attractions include Al Ain Zoo, an amusement park named ""Hili Fun City"", many well-maintained parks popular with families in the summer evenings, and a heritage village. Opened in"
"opening of the bridge. Shaikh Isa Causeway Shaikh Isa Causeway (officially known as Shaikh Isa bin Salman Causeway, ) is a causeway in the Kingdom of Bahrain connecting Busaiteen to the Diplomatic Area, near the Seef area. Opened to the public in January 1997, it was constructed to relieve the congestion of the previous bridge connecting Muharraq Island to the mainland Bahrain Island. It can be recognized by its triangular white columns, meant to symbolise sails. It is named after the deceased emir of Bahrain, Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa. A commemorative stamp was issued by the Bahrain Post Office in"
"can be seen, showing the names of Muhammad and Mas'oudi Muhammadi, the builders of the Minaret. Mudhafaria Minaret The Mudhafaria Minaret is a minaret located in new the Minare Park on the west region of Arbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. The minaret is 36 m (118 ft) high, was built in 1190–1232 AD (586–630 AH) by the Turcoman prince of Erbil, in the reign of Saladin, Muzaffar Al-Din Abu Sa’eed Al-Kawkaboori (Gökböri) who had entered in the obedience of Saladin without war and married his sister. The minaret is composed of a high octagonal base and a tall cylindrical shaft, with a"
"Haifa–Nazareth railway The Haifa–Nazareth railway refers to a planned tram-train system in northern Israel, going from HaMifrats Central railway station in Haifa to Nazareth. The system is slated to open in 2025. The initial proposal and planning for the line was made as early as 2007. Plans were submitted by Haifa's development company Yefe Nof and approved by the National Planning Committee in February 2017. Further planning and construction will be managed by the Cross–Israel Highway company. The inter-city route will start at the HaMifrats Central Railway Station in Haifa, continue through northern Kiryat Ata and go along Highway 79"
"Mudhafaria Minaret The Mudhafaria Minaret is a minaret located in new the Minare Park on the west region of Arbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. The minaret is 36 m (118 ft) high, was built in 1190–1232 AD (586–630 AH) by the Turcoman prince of Erbil, in the reign of Saladin, Muzaffar Al-Din Abu Sa’eed Al-Kawkaboori (Gökböri) who had entered in the obedience of Saladin without war and married his sister. The minaret is composed of a high octagonal base and a tall cylindrical shaft, with a balcony located between the base and the shaft. It is built of baked bricks, the base"
"such as Cairo, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Istanbul and Kuwait. A high speed inter-city rail line (Haramain High Speed Rail Project also known as the ""Western Railway""), is under construction in Saudi Arabia. It will link along , the Muslim holy city of Medina and Mecca via King Abdullah Economic City, Rabigh, Jeddah and King Abdulaziz International Airport. A three-line metro is also planned. Major roads that connect city of Medina to other parts of the country are: Medina Bus Transport finds the route to the nearest bus stop and al-Masjid an-Nabawi. Now, Madinah has a new bus service called 'tourist"
"the moshav, but they were killed by the IDF. Dana Galkowicz, a 22-year-old Israeli-Brazilian woman, was killed on 14 July 2005 at Netiv HaAsara by a Qassam rocket. On 10 March 2010, a Thai worker was killed. In the 2010s Netiv HaAsara became an increasingly popular tourist attraction among foreign visitors drawn to a community where ordinary life continues despite constant threat of rocket attacks from neighboring Gaza. An observation platform designed by architect Zvi Pasternak - expected to open in spring 2018 - will enable visitors to see Gaza City to the south and Ashkelon to the north. Netiv"
"31,425 people. Access to the peninsula was formerly difficult, with the only options being limited flights or a ten-hour drive through four immigration posts. The Shinas fast ferry service between Muscat and Musandam was launched in August 2008 to alleviate this problem and make the region more accessible. The governorate is accessible by land only from the United Arab Emirates. Mainland Musandam can be accessed by Ras Al Khaimah near Al Jeer and an exclave of Sharjah, Dibba Al Hisn. Oman Air provides an air link between the capital of the country, Muscat and the main administrative town of the"
"10th of Ramadan (city) Al Ashir min Ramadan or '10th of Ramadan' ( """") is a city located in the Sharqia Governorate, Egypt. It is a first-generation new urban community, and one of the most industrialized. It enjoys close proximity to the city of Cairo, and is considered part of Greater Cairo. It was founded by Presidential Decree No. 249 in 1977 in a bid to attract foreign and local capital with the intent of providing job opportunities for the country's youth as well as move people away from the Nile Valley to ease the stress on existing infrastructure and"
"with 10.1 km and 9 stations from 6 AM to 6 PM and the current headway is 15 minutes. Currently Mashhad Urban Railway Operation Company(MUROC) Operates 2 lines with 34.1 kilometers length and 33 station. Mashhad is connected to three major rail lines: Tehran-Mashhad, Mashhad-Bafgh (running south), and Mashhad-Sarakhs at the border with Turkmenistan. Some freight trains continue from Sarakhs towards Uzbekistan and to Kazakhstan, but have to change bogies because of the difference in Rail gauge. A rail line is being constructed off the Mashhad-Bafgh line to connect Mashhad to Herat in Afghanistan, but has not yet been completed"
"traffic and civilian aircraft traffic. The area is a popular tourist destination for both local citizens and foreigners, especially from July to September when the Asian monsoon touches the region commencing the start of the Khareef season, making it an unusually attractive location within the normally arid Gulf region. In 2011 planning and construction began for the new state-of-the-art Salalah Airport. The move was made by the Ministry of Transport and Communication to further boost the city's tourism sector as well as to cater to the growing number of passengers flying to-and-from the city. Deals were signed with more than"
"studies for the construction of two new underground lines A 37 km monorail is planned in Najaf, which would link three Shi'ite holy sites. The first Iraqi Republic Railways train to Basra since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein's regime arrived on 26 April 2003. British troops hope to use the 68 km long railway to transport much-needed aid supplies from the port town of Umm Qasr to Basra. In June 2011, it was announced that planning had begun for a new high-speed rail line between Baghdad and Basra, with a memorandum of understanding with Alstom having been signed. All adjacent"
"50 kW. Later, power was increased to 450 kW. Music was not immediately broadcast, but gradually introduced. Mecca has only the small Mecca East Airport with no airline service, so Mecca is served by King Abdulaziz International Airport located at Jeddah, about 100 kilometres from the city centre. To cater the large number of Hajj pilgrims, this airport has a specifically built Hajj terminal which can accommodate 47 planes simultaneously and it can receive 3,800 pilgrims per hour during the Hajj season. Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro is a metro line in Mecca opened in 13 November 2010. This 18.1"
"and sculptures in the world. Qatar Museums Authority chairwoman, Sheikha Al-Mayassa Al Thani, stated upon the opening of Mathaf in 2010 that, ""[...] we are making Qatar the place to see, explore and discuss the creations of Arab artists of the modern era and of our own time."" Mathaf permanent collection exhibition occupies seven galleries in the upper floor, while the atrium and five galleries are dedicated to temporary exhibitions. The museum looks at major modern and contemporary movements represented in the collection. Mathaf opened on 30 December 2010 with an exhibition called ""Sajjil"", which means ""act of recording"" in"
"Jaffa railway station The Jaffa railway station was the first railway station in the Middle East, serving as the terminus for the Jaffa–Jerusalem railway. The station was inaugurated in 1891 and closed in 1948; Between 2005 and 2009 the station was restored and converted to an entertainment and leisure venue, branded as The Station (HaTachanah). The grounds of the adjacent Israel Defense Forces History Museum are part of the historical station. The idea to build a railway linking the coast with Jerusalem was first raised in the middle of the 19th century by Dr. Conrad Schick, Sir Moses Montefiore and"
"after falling from Heaven. It is the place where Adam was forgiven, hence it is also known as Jabl-ar-Rahmah (the Mount of Mercy). A pillar is erected to show the place where the aforementioned took place. On the 9th of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah pilgrims go to Arafat from Mina, for the most important part of the Hajj. The Khutbah of Hajj is narrated and Zuhr prayer and Asr prayer are prayed together. The pilgrims spend the whole day on the mountain to supplicate to Allah to forgive their sins and to pray for personal strength in the future."
"10 hit show """". Ararat was also the setting for the 2010 movie ""Lake Mungo."" Popular tourist destinations include the Gum Sam Chinese Heritage Centre, Aradale Lunatic Asylum Tours, Langi Morgala Museum, The Astor Cinema, and J Ward. Guests can attend a day time history tour of J Ward or be incarcerated for an evening on the J Ward Ghost Tour. The main form of transport is road transport and motor vehicles. According to the 2006 Census, 88% of people traveled to work by motor vehicle, the vast majority of which traveled by automobile. Ararat is situated at the junction"
"lines are metropolitan, continuing to Bat Yam, Holon, Tel Aviv and Jaffa. The bus lines are augmented by share taxis operated by Moniyot HaIr. Rishon LeZion is twinned with: During the Gulf War in 1991, the mayor of Münster, Germany, made a surprise visit to Rishon LeZion. According to Haaretz, he felt he could not sit quietly at home while missiles were falling on his sister city. Throughout the war, he stayed at the home of Rishon LeZion mayor Meir Nitzan and accompanied him on visits to sites hit by missiles. In 2009 a memorial was erected in Rishon Le-Zion"
"will be 17 stations, nine inter-city and eight urban. The line is expected to server 12,000 daily passengers when it opens. The cost of construction is expected to be ILS 6.4 billion. Haifa–Nazareth railway The Haifa–Nazareth railway refers to a planned tram-train system in northern Israel, going from HaMifrats Central railway station in Haifa to Nazareth. The system is slated to open in 2025. The initial proposal and planning for the line was made as early as 2007. Plans were submitted by Haifa's development company Yefe Nof and approved by the National Planning Committee in February 2017. Further planning and"
"was inaugurated on 26 September 1892 in the presence of the city's dignitaries, Jews and Arabs. Among those present at the ceremony was Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the reviver of the Hebrew language, which gave the train the literal name of - ""horse of the steel"" in Hebrew as the word ""Rakevet"" had not yet been created. The length of the journey was approximately 3.5–4 hours, about equal to the same trip on a carriage, and contrary to the original plan, which envisioned a 2-hour trip. Even so, Yosef Navon was granted several high-profile awards for his efforts, and the opening"