Haj pilgrimage
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans pregnant women, sick pilgrims from performing Haj 2025
In a bid to ensure pilgrims’ safety and wellbeing, the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued strict health restrictions for those undertaking the Haj pilgrimage in 2025. According to a health…
- India
New policy limits Haj to once per lifetime via HCoI
The Government of India (GOI) has introduced a new Haj policy for 2025, which states significant changes for Indian Muslims looking to perform the annual Haj pilgrimage. The key highlight of the…
- Middle East
UAE: Umrah packages 25% cheaper during summer
Following the conclusion of the annual Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia this year, travel agencies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that Umrah packages are currently being offered at discount rates.…
- World
China bars Uyghur Muslims from Haj pilgrimage this year: Report
The Chinese authorities have once again barred Uyghur Muslims from the Xinjiang province from travelling to Saudi Arabia to participate in the annual Haj pilgrimage, the Islamic Association of China said in its…
- Middle East
Journey to Mina begins as part of the 5-day Hajj pilgrimage
Khaled Al Maeena “Today, Friday, I am on my way to Mina to perform the Hajj. I am doing this on behalf of my late mother who died 4 months ago and…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: High temperatures expected during Haj 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has predicted high temperatures for the upcoming Haj pilgrimage 1445 AH-2024. The head of the Saudi National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), Dr. Ayman bin Salem Ghulam,…
- Middle East
UAE: Flu vaccination mandatory for Umrah, Haj pilgrims
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced the necessity of taking all required basic doses of vaccinations, especially influenza vaccination, before traveling to perform…
- Telangana
Telangana gears up for Haj pilgrimage as 7900 selected
Hyderabad: A significant number of pilgrims from Telangana, totaling 7900 individuals, are set to embark on the sacred journey of Haj from Hyderabad embarkation point to Saudi Arabia this year. Significant logistical…
- News
Centre to ensure inclusive Haj pilgrimage experience: Smriti Irani
The Central government is committed to improving the Haj process for pilgrims inclusive for everyone, particularly women and people with disabilities, Union minister for minority affairs, Smriti Irani, has said. She made…
- India
UAE: Indian expat arrested for defrauding Haj applicants for millions
Abu Dhabi: A 44-year-old Indian expatriate Shebin Rasheed, who runs the Sharjah-based travel agency, has been arrested for defrauding United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents on the pretext of Haj. Nearly 150 UAE…
- Middle East
Pak cricketer Babar Azam sleep under the stars picture goes viral
Riyadh: Over 2 million individuals have gathered in Makkah, Saudi Arabia for the Haj pilgrimage, and among them is Pakistani cricket captain Babar Azam, who has also joined the ranks in this…
- India
Muslim Personal Law Board alleges mismanagement in Haj this year
Lucknow: Muslim Personal Law Board of India national general secretary Moin Ahmed, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has alleged that mismanagement has affected Haj pilgrims from across the country…
- Middle East
Haj 2023: Saudi King orders hosting of 1,300 pilgrims from 90 countries
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Saturday issued a directive to host 1,300 pilgrims from more than 90 countries to perform the Haj this year,…
- Telangana
Telangana: Cong condemns KCR’s absence in bidding Haj pilgrims adieu
Hyderabad: The Telangana Congress on Monday expressed its disappointment over Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s absence in bidding farewell to pilgrims leaving for Haj. “While the CM found time to visit neighbouring…
- India
Shihab Chottur reaches Makkah from India in 12 months, a journey he began on foot
Shihab Chottur, who walked on foot from the Indian state of Kerala, reached the Makkah in Saudi Arabia after covering a distance of more than 8600 kilometers to perform the Haj. Shihab,…
