Haj pilgrims
- Middle East
Registration opens for companies to obtain Haj 1445 license
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has started receiving applications from companies wishing to obtain a license to serve overseas pilgrims during the 1445 Haj season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to increase 30 million pilgrims annually by 2030
Riyadh: As part of achieving the ambitious goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plans to increase more than 30 million Haj and Umrah pilgrims and over…
- Middle East
UAE residents await Haj refunds after operator fails to deliver promised pilgrimage
Over a month has passed since Haj, and many UAE residents who booked pilgrimage packages through a Sharjah-based tour company have yet to travel or receive their money back. According to a…
- Telangana
Telangana Haj pilgrims return home
Hyderabad: The 2023 Hajj pilgrimage for all the pilgrims of the Telangana Haj Committee has been successfully completed, with everyone returning home safely. The last batch of Telangana pilgrims arrived in Hyderabad…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 383,000 pilgrims visited Madinah this Haj season
Riyadh: The number of pilgrims who arrived in Madinah after completing their Haj rituals in Makkah until Thursday reached 383,275, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Haj 2023 ended on July 1, and many…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Over 1,70,000 Haj pilgrims visited Madinah until Thursday
Riyadh: The number of pilgrims who arrived in Madinah after completing their Haj rituals in Makkah until Thursday reached 173,905, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Haj 2023 ended on July 1,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: 42 blind men, women perform Haj this year
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Association of the Blind (Kafeef) sponsored 42 visually challenged men and women with their companions, to perform the Haj pilgrimage this year. The blind pilgrims performed…
- Telangana
Two Haj pilgrims from Telangana pass away in Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: Tragic news has emerged as two pilgrims from Telangana, who were part of the Telangana Haj Committee, have passed away in Saudi Arabia. The first pilgrim, Haji Ahmad bin Abdullah, son…
- Middle East
60 workers deployed to help elderly, disabled pilgrims at Prophet’s Mosque
Riyadh: The mobility services department at the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque has dedicated its 60 staff members to the service of elderly and disabled pilgrims. The humanitarian…
- Middle East
Where do Jamarat pebbles go at the end of stoning rituals during Haj?
Riyadh: During the Haj season, pilgrims perform a ritual of “stoning the devil”, throwing 21 pebbles over the three days of Tashreeq (11, 12 and 13 Dhul-Hijjah) at the Jamarat Bridge in…
- Middle East
Indian Haj pilgrims in Makkah amid rising heat and hardships
Jeddah: The Haj pilgrimage can be physically draining even in ideal conditions, but pilgrims this year face an added challenge: scorching sun and temperatures rising to 46 degrees Celsius. The Haj rituals…
- 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…
