Haj pilgrims
- Telangana
Telangana haj pilgrims’ accommodation concerns resolved, informs Chairman
Hyderabad: Accommodation concerns for Haj pilgrims from Telangana have been resolved, bringing relief to the affected individuals. Telangana Haj Committee took prompt action by contacting Consul General Mohammad Shahid Alam to address…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Youngest girl volunteer in Haj feels proud of serving pilgrims (Video)
Riyadh: A Saudi girl, who is believed to be the youngest volunteer in the Haj 2023, feels proud as a soldier when helping pilgrims. In a video clip posted by the Ministry…
- Telangana
Telangana Haj pilgrims encounter accommodation challenges in Mina
Hyderabad: Following the commencement of Haj and the transfer of Telangana Haj pilgrims to Mina, pilgrims have faced significant challenges in securing adequate accommodation. Disturbing reports have emerged, as pilgrims who departed…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia hosted 99 million Haj pilgrims over 54 years
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) received more than “99 million pilgrims over 54 years,as of last year’s Haj season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. This is according to data…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 1.65M overseas pilgrims arrive to perform Haj
Riyadh: A total of 1,655,188 pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through air and land ports as of Saturday to perform Haj, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. According…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Medical convoys accompany Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia deployed medical convoys to accompany Haj pilgrims on the pilgrimage route from Madinah to Makkah. The initiative is launched by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Health Fahad bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel…
- Middle East
Indian Haj pilgrims in mute mode in Makkah owing to SIM card difficulties
Jeddah: Several Indian Haj pilgrims are facing difficulties in communicating with their families back home owing to non-activation of their Saudi SIM cards. A frightened and shaky 66-year-old Iqbal of Karimnagar in…
- Hyderabad
Telangana: Additional flight approved to accommodate waitlisted Haj pilgrims
Hyderabad: The Haj season is in full swing as five flights carrying Haj pilgrims are scheduled to depart today from Telangana. In a welcome move, an additional flight has been approved to…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia warns Haj pilgrims of eating exposed food
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has issued a public health warning for pilgrims against eating exposed food. This warning comes as part of a wider guide…
- Middle East
First flight from Yemen carrying Haj pilgrims arrives in Saudi Arabia since 2016
Riyadh: The first commercial flight from Yemeni capital Sana’a carrying 270 Haj pilgrims has arrived at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The flight,…
- Middle East
Haj 2023: Saudi Arabia urged pilgrims to wear mask
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has urged pilgrims visiting holy sites to wear medical masks, as the start of this year’s haj rituals approaches. This comes amid an influx of…
- Hyderabad
Haj 2023: Indian pilgrims disappointed with allotted accommodations
Hyderabad: Concerns arise regarding the responsibilities of the Haj Committee of India and State Haj Committees after the arrival of Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. The recent arrival of the Haj 2023…
- Middle East
Haj 2023: Saudi launches ‘Makkah Route’ stamp for pilgrims
Riyadh: The General Directorate of Passports at the Ministry of Interior launched a special stamp for the beneficiaries of the ‘Makkah Route Initiative, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The stamp will…
- Middle East
Haj 2023: More than 550,000 pilgrims arrive in Madinah
Riyadh: The number of pilgrims who arrived in Madinah through air and land ports to perform Haj this year has reached 557,401 until June 13, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. These…
- Telangana
Saudi Arabia: 2850 pilgrims from Telangana Haj Committee reach Makkah
Hyderabad: Three batches comprising a total of 450 pilgrims from the Telangana Haj Committee departed for Saudi Arabia on special Vistara Airlines flights. With this, the number of convoys sent by the…
