On this day in history
28 September
Monday Hijri 17 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH
By the Gregorian calendar 28 September
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By the Hijri calendar 17 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH
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Upcoming anniversaries
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19491 October
Saudi Arabia's first radio begins regular broadcasts from Jeddah on Arafah Day
On 1 October 1949, the Day of Arafah during the Hajj season, Jeddah Radio, the country's first radio station, began regular broadcasts. Prince Faisal gave the opening address on behalf of King Abdulaziz; a Mecca studio opened on 2 October 1951.
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20204 October
Umrah resumes after a pause of about seven months
On 4 October 2020, Umrah resumed after a pause of about seven months, initially only for citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia. Up to 6,000 pilgrims a day were admitted; each booked a time slot through an online app and was given three hours to perform the rites.
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201811 October
Haramain High Speed Railway opens to the public with first passenger trips
On 11 October 2018, the Haramain High Speed Railway began carrying passengers. The first train from Medina to Mecca carried 417 passengers, while a second train left Mecca for Medina at the same time with the same number. Services initially ran four days a week, Thursday to Sunday.