Haj 2025
- Middle East
Cooling, care and control: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Haj 2025 preparations
As Haj 1446 AH–2025 approaches, Saudi authorities have unveiled a comprehensive suite of services and technological advancements to ensure the comfort, safety, and well-being of millions of pilgrims arriving from across the…
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Haj 2025: Pilgrims perform Tawaf Al-Qudum
Makkah: Hundreds of thousands of Haj pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, started performing on Tuesday evening, June 3, the ritual of Tawaf Al-Qudum (Tawaf of Arrival), before moving…
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Saudi Arabia stops 269,678 Muslims without Haj permits from entering Makkah
Makkah: Saudi Arabia has stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Haj pilgrimage from entering Makkah, officials said Sunday, as authorities crack down on illegal journeys into the city.…
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Sana Khan in Makkah for her 3rd Haj, first time with her father
Mumbai: Former actress Sana Khan has once again flown to the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia to perform Haj, making this her third pilgrimage. What makes this year’s Haj extra special…
- India
Eid Al Adha 2025: Dhul-Hijjah crescent sighted in India
Hyderabad: The crescent for the month of Dhul-Hijjah has been spotted in India with the first day of the last month of the Islamic calendar falling on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Eid…
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Eid Al Adha 2025: Dhul-Hijjah moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH-2025, has been sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday, May 27. As a result, Wednesday, May 28,…
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Haj 2025: Pilgrims can now activate eSIM cards digitally on arrival in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has enabled international pilgrims to activate eSIM cards directly through service provider applications, offering seamless digital connectivity upon arrival in the Kingdom. The new service is part of a…
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UAE announces Rs 11.58L fine for performing Haj without permit
Abu Dhabi: The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (GAIAZ) has announced a strict penalty of Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,58,800) for United Arab Emirates (UAE) citizens and residents attempting to…
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King Salman to host 1,300 pilgrims from 100 countries for Haj 2025
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has issued a directive to host 1,300 pilgrims from 100 countries to perform Haj in the year 1446 AH (2025), reported the Saudi Press…
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Haj 2025: Over half million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: A total of 554,579 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through air, land, and sea to perform Haj 1446 AH – 2025, as of Sunday, May 18. According to the…
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Saudi airline resumes haj flights with Iran for first time since 2015
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline Flynas has resumed flights for Iranian pilgrims travelling to Haj for the first time since 2015. “Flynas resumed Iranian pilgrims flights from Imam Khomeini [airport] in Tehran…
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King Salman to host 1000 kin of Palestinian martyrs, prisoners for Haj 2025
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz on Monday, May 19, issued a directive to host 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims from the families of martyrs, prisoners, and the wounded,…
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India remains committed to ensuring safety and well-being of all Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Khan met pilgrims from different Indian states in Makkah on Thursday as the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued to make efforts to…
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Baby ‘Madinah’ marks first birth of Haj 2025 season
Madinah: A medical team at the Maternity and Children’s Hospital at King Salman Medical City in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, has successfully recorded the first birth of Haj 1446 AH–2025. The baby girl…
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Saudi Arabia: Medical, transport services reviewed for smooth Indian Haj pilgrimage
Riyadh: Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Khan conducted an inspection on Thursday of various functional desks, branch offices, and branch dispensaries set up to facilitate services to Indian Haj pilgrims. He…
