Haj pilgrims
- Middle East
Pneumonia hits 99 haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, 1 dies
Jakarta: Ninety-nine Indonesian haj pilgrims have been infected with pneumonia in Saudi Arabia, including one patient who has died, said the Indonesian Ministry of Health. The Ministry warned that the increase in…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia mandates 10-day paid leave for employees performing Haj for first time
Riyadh: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that employees performing Haj for the first time are entitled to a minimum of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia welcomes first Haj 2025 pilgrims from several countries
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) welcomed the first groups of pilgrims from several countries on Tuesday, April 29, for the 1446 AH–2025 Haj pilgrimage, which is expected to commence on June…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to penalise illegal Haj pilgrims, facilitators
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced a penalty of Saudi Riyal (SAR) 20,000 for illegal Haj pilgrims and those who facilitate such travellers. The ministry introduced a list of penalties that…
- World
Haj funds for 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims sent to wrong Saudi account
A total of 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims are at risk of losing their opportunity to perform this year’s Haj pilgrimage after the government allegedly transferred millions of dollars in payments to the wrong…
- India
Kerala govt to press Centre for regulating exorbitant airfares: CM
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday that the state government would continue to pressurise the union government to regulate the exorbitant ticket charges imposed by airline companies on Haj…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Haj training camp to be held for pilgrims on Sunday
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Haj Committee will hold the 10th Haj orientation training camp for intending pilgrims on Sunday, March 16, from 10 am to 2 pm at Jama Masjid Aliya in Gunfoundry,…
- Middle East
Deadline extended for Haj 2025 building registration in Makkah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has extended the deadline for landlords to register buildings in Makkah for accommodating pilgrims during the upcoming Haj pilgrimage in 1446 AH-2025. Deputy Governor of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia allows domestic Haj firms to pay package fees in 3 installments
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that licensed firms offering Haj services for domestic pilgrims can now pay package fees in three installments for the…
- News
PM Modi promises ‘improved pilgrimage experiences’ for Haj devotees
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the India-Saudi Arabia bilateral agreement for Haj-2025, asserting that the government led by him remains committed to ensuring improved pilgrimage experiences for the…
- Telangana
208 Haj pilgrims lose life in 2024, 8 from Telangana: Centre
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju recently reported a tragic toll during this year’s Haj pilgrimage, revealing that 208 Indian pilgrims lost their lives, including eight from Telangana. This information was disclosed in…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to use smart cameras to detect unregistered pilgrims
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is ramping up its use of advanced technologies, including smart cameras to improve safety and detect unregistered pilgrims. The Ministry of Interior’s General Directorate of Passports…
- Middle East
Haj 2025: Registration date for housing pilgrims in Madinah announced
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Pilgrims Housing Committee in Madinah has announced the opening date for receiving requests for pilgrim housing permits for the Haj season of 1446 AH-2025. In a…
