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المملكة: Darb Zubaida and Jdeideh Arar crossing are two routes to serve pilgrims across the northern border


Represents The Northern Border Region is a land route for pilgrims coming from the Republic of Iraq to Holy Feelings, through a historical extension that begins with a road "Derb Zubaida"and continues today through "New Arar Port".

It is considered "Derb Zubaida" It is one of the historical Hajj routes that flourished in the Abbasid era, as it linked Kufa to Mecca, passing through stations inside the Arabian Peninsula. It was named after Zubaida bint Jaafar, who ordered the establishment of service facilities that included wells, ponds, and rest stations, to serve pilgrims along the route.

Service System

With the development of means of transportation, the use of traditional roads declined, while the region’s role as a transit point continued, Supported by a regulatory and service system supervised by the concerned authorities.

It is considered "New Arar outlet" It is one of the land ports linking the Kingdom to the Republic of Iraq, and during the Hajj season it witnesses the transit of pilgrims, supported by services that include completing procedures and organization, in addition to health and guidance services, which contribute to facilitating their movement.

This embodies the extension of the region’s role in serving pilgrims through land routes linking a historical road and a modern organization.

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