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More Flights, Visa Rules Eased for Indian ‘Umrah’ Pilgrims: Saudi Haj Minister
New Delhi - Saudi Arabia has revised its visa...
OPINION: Hajj exuded Saudi Arabia’s unwavering commitment in serving pilgrims
By Afreen Baig and Zahack Tanvir
Saudi Arabia has demonstrated...
Defying high prices, Muslim pilgrims head to Mecca for haj
Reuters
Abu Rahal was one of more than 2 million...
Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected after lifting of COVID measures
Associated Press
The year before, some 2.5 million Muslims had...
After long waits, new pilgrims prepare for return of Hajj, the first major one since COVID-19
(AP) - This year’s Hajj is a landmark: the first full pilgrimage after a daunting three-year period when the COVID-19 pandemic sharply reduced the...
In Indonesia, the Hajj government runs a training programme for pilgrim leaders
Makkah - The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia recently set up a second training programme to prepare staff to assist foreign...
India: Free Hajj Application and Reduced Cost
New Delhi — Indian government has reduced the cost of Hajj pilgrimage by Rs 50,000 per person for its Muslim citizens, while Hajj application...
Iran builds new shrines, expands influence in Iraq
Reuters
Iran had its eye on shrines since the fall of the (Iraqi) regime in 2003...
In September, a senior Iranian commander made an unannounced visit...
Restricted Hajj and the Saudi Government: Refuting the Objectors
by Dr. RK Noor Madani
Except some people with evil intentions cannot accept this correct decision which is in protection of all human life and...
OPINION: Hajj exuded Saudi Arabia’s unwavering commitment in serving pilgrims
By Afreen Baig and Zahack Tanvir
Saudi Arabia has demonstrated...
Defying high prices, Muslim pilgrims head to Mecca for haj
Reuters
Abu Rahal was one of more than 2 million...
Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected after lifting of COVID measures
Associated Press
The year before, some 2.5 million Muslims had...
EXPLAINER: What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?
Mecca (AP) — Over 2 million Muslims will take...