Hajj

Saudi Diplomat Confirms 68 Indians Among 600 Dead at Hajj

A Saudi diplomat reported on Wednesday that 68 Indian nationals have died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, which has been…

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Saudi Arabia announces start date of Hajj

Riyadh: Authorities in Saudi Arabia announced tha start date for Hajj pilgrimage.  Hajj 2024 will start on June 14 after…

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Hajj 2024: Saudi Arabia launches digital identity service, new passport stamp for foreign pilgrims

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Interior launched digital identity service for foreign Hajj pilgrims arriving for this season (year 1445…

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Hajj 2024: Saudi Arabia issues new advisory

Riyadh: The Hajj Ministry in Saudi Arabia has issued an advisory for pilgrims. The ministry urged all  pilgrims to carry…

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Saudi Arabia announces fines for violating Hajj rules

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has announced penalties for violations of Hajj rules and regulations for the year 2024. According to the country’s…

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Hajj 2024: Saudi Arabia launches Nusuk card for pilgrims

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched the Nusuk pilgrim card. The Nusuk pilgrim card will be…

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Saudi Arabia opens registration for Hajj accommodation services

Medina: Authorities in Saudi Arabia  have started the  registration for providing accommodation services  in Medina for Muslim pilgrims in the…

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Saudi Arabia bans electric scooters for Hajj Pilgrims

Riyadh: Transport General Authority (TGA) in Saudi Arabia has announced that using electric scooters during this year’s Hajj season will…

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Hajj 2023: Saudi Arabia issues visa advisory

Riyadh: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia issued new visa advisory for Hajj pilgrims. The ministry updated…

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Saudi Arabia issues new guideline for foreign Hajj pilgrims

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has issued new instruction for foreign pilgrims coming to the country for Hajj. The Ministry of Hajj…

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India announces 25 airports as embarkation points for Hajj pilgrims

New Delhi: Union government has released the full list of embarkation points for pilgrims for Hajj 2023. A total of…

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Gulf country announces new Hajj permit requirements for expats

Doha: The Hajj and Umrah Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) in Qatar has announced new…

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UAE announces registration dates for Hajj pilgrims

Dubai: General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf)  in the UAE have announced the registration dates for those wishing…

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Saudi Arabia reduces Haj, Umrah comprehensive health insurance cost for foreign pilgrims

Riyadh: The Ministry of Haj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has reduced the comprehensive health insurance cost for foreign pilgrims.…

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Saudi Arabia lifts restriction on hajj pilgrim numbers

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia  has lifted restriction on hajj pilgrim numbers. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah  in Saudi Arabia announced…

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Saudi Arabia announces easy payment options for Hajj packages

Riyadh: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah  in Saudi Arabia has introduced easy payment options for Hajj packages for domestic…

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Saudi Arabia opens Hajj registration

Riyadh: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah  in Saudi Arabia has opened registration for Hajj 1444 for domestic pilgrims. Applications…

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Saudi Arabia: Women Hajj pilgrims can go to Hajj without a male guardian

A woman pilgrim no longer needs to be accompanied by a male guardian or ‘mahram’ to perform Hajj or Umrah…

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Hajj 2023: Saudi Arabia announce new registration plans

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will introduce new registration plans for pilgrims who want to perform Hajj next year. Saudi Arabia will…

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Saudi Arabia announces departure deadline for Hajj pilgrims

Riyadh: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia announced the departure deadline for Hajj pilgrims. The deadline for…

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Hajj 2022: Saudi Arabia announces health, security measures

Riyadh: The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia announced the overall health and security measures during the Hajj pilgrimage. The…

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UAE makes Al Hosn Green Pass mandatory

Dubai: The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE) in the UAE has launched an  online Hajj permit service.…

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Hajj 2022: Saudi Arabia announces new rule

Riyadh: Authorities in Saudi Arabia announced that people  who perform Haj without a permit will be imposed with fine  a…

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Saudi Arabia bans 15 items for pilgrims when travelling to perform Hajj

Riyadh: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia announced that   15 items  are prohibited for pilgrims to carry…

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Saudi Arabia opens registration for Hajj jobs

Riyadh: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia have opened registration for jobs providing services to Muslim pilgrims…

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Hajj 2022: Saudi Arabia launches electronic registration for pilgrims

Riyadh: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has launched an electronic registration for pilgrims from Europe, America, and…

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Hajj 2022: Saudia allocates 14 aircrafts

Riyadh: The national air carrier of Saudi Arabia, Saudia has allotted 14 aircrafts for Hajj pilgrims. Saudia will operate  268…

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Hajj 2022: Saudi Arabia issues new guidelines

Riyadh: The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia has issued new guidelines for air carriers for the…

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Hajj 2022: Covid-19 safety rules for pilgrims announced

Dubai: National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments in the UAE…

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Hajj 2022: Saudi Arabia approves quota for foreign pilgrims

Riyadh: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia  has approved the quotas for foreign pilgrims for the Hajj…

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Saudi Arabia to allow 1 million pilgrims to perform Hajj this year

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will allow 1 million pilgrims from inside and outside the country to participate in this year’s haj.…

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Saudi Arabia launches visa app for Hajj, Umrah pilgrims

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia launched a new smartphone app for Hajj, Umrah pilgrims pilgrims from United Kingdom. Saudi Arabia is the…

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Last date for filling up of online Haj application forms extended

New Delhi: The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date for filling up application forms for the annual…

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Saudi allows fully vaccinated residents to perform Hajj

Riyadh: According to a report by the news agency, the Hajj and Umra Ministry of Saudi Arabia declared that it…

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Haj Pilgrimage: Saudi Arabia to make important announcement

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is planning to allow foreign pilgrims to attend the Haj pilgrimage this year. This was reported by…

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