Haj 2024
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Saudi Arabia: 2 Indian Haj pilgrims dead in elevator crash in Makkah
Jeddah: Two Indian Haj pilgrims have been reported dead following an elevator accident in their accommodation in Aziziyah district of Makkah in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, June 6. The pilgrims who had…
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Eid Al Adha on June 16 in Saudi Arabia, Dhul-Hijjah begins tomorrow
Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 AH-2024, has been sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday, June 6. Therefore, Friday, June 7, will be…
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Haj 2024: Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly to deliver Arafat sermon
Riyadh: Sheikh Maher bin Hamad Al-Muaiqly, an imam at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, will deliver the sermon on Arafat Day for this year’s Haj pilgrimage. Sheikh Maher will deliver the sermon…
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Saudi Arabia forecasts hot to scorching weather during Haj 2024
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) has announced that this year’s Haj weather at the holy sites is expected to be extremely hot, with temperatures reaching their…
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Malaysian Haj pilgrim dies of heart attack inside Makkah’s Grand Mosque
A Malaysian pilgrim died of a heart attack inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 12 hours after arriving to take part in the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024 pilgrimage. He was…
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Saudi Arabia: Indian Haj pilgrim saved after suffering from heart attack
Jeddah: The medical team recently saved the life of an Indian pilgrim who suffered a heart attack upon arriving at the King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah to perform the upcoming…
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Haj 2024: Over 9 lakh pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: A total of 935,966 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through air and land ports to perform Haj 1445 AH-2024, until the end of Sunday, June 2. Saudi Arabia’s…
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Makkah gears up for Haj 2024: Strict regulations for slaughterhouses
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Makkah is conducting thorough inspections of slaughterhouses to ensure compliance with health regulations for the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024…
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Saudi Arabia begins enforcing penalties for performing Haj without a permit
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Security has begun enforcing penalties on those violating Haj regulations and instructions by undertaking a pilgrimage without a permit. This will be in effect from…
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‘Pedal 2 Haj for Gaza’: Brothers cycles 3,635 miles from Scotland to Madinah
Two brothers from the quaint town of Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, Scotland, recently arrived in the city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, after covering a distance of 3,635 miles on bicycles to perform Haj this…
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Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia implements cool routes around holy sites
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Roads General Authority on Thursday, May 30, announced the expansion of the asphalt surface cooling initiative in several locations within the holy sites for the upcoming Haj…
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Haj 2024: Haramain train gears up to operate over 3,800 trips
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has announced the readiness of the Haramain High Speed Railway to receive pilgrims for the Haj 1445 AH-2024, which is expected to start on June…
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Saudi King to host kin of Palestinian martyrs, prisoners for Haj 2024
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz has issued an order to host 2,322 people from around the world to perform the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024 pilgrimage. These…
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After 12-yr hiatus, direct flights resume for Syria Haj pilgrims
Direct flights from Syria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has resumed for Haj pilgrims after a 12-year of hiatus due to the Syrian civil war. A flight carrying more than…
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First batch of Haj pilgrims travelling by sea arrives in Jeddah
Jeddah: The first batch of Haj pilgrims who travelled by sea via the ferry ‘Amana’ arrived at Jeddah Islamic Port from Sudan on Monday, May 27. The pilgrims were given bouquets of…
