Haj pilgrims
- Middle East
Haj 2023: Haramain trains increases daily trips for pilgrims
Riyadh: Saudi Railways will increase its services on the Haramain Express route during the Haj season this year to provide more than 3,400 journeys and more than 1.5 million seats for pilgrims.…
- News
Congress condemns KCR for neglecting Haj pilgrims’ farewell
Hyderabad: The Congress party has strongly condemned Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao for failing to visit the Haj House and bid farewell to the Haj pilgrims. Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Minorities…
- Middle East
Madinah recruits over 9900 workers to serve Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: Ahead of Haj season, the authorities in Madinah, Saudi Arabia have recruited more than 9900 workers to serve pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Madinah Municipality said that they…
- Hyderabad
Telangana Haj Committee sends 1950 Pilgrims to Makkah so far
Hyderabad: Thirteen batches of pilgrims from the Telangana Haj Committee have embarked on their journey to Saudi Arabia, with a total of 1950 pilgrims reaching Makkah to perform Hajj. On Sunday, Telangana…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Indian Haj pilgrims face power failure
Riyadh: Indian Haj pilgrims, who are staying at the Azizia building in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, are facing difficulty accessing basic amenities. Amidst the scorching heat with temperatures over 40 degrees Celcius approximately,…
- India
Nitish sees off first batch of Haj pilgrims; launches indirect attack on BJP
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has launched an indirect attack on the BJP, flagging concerns about attempts to rewrite the history of the country’s Independence movement and create fissures in the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Pilgrims arrive in huge numbers in Madinah prior to Haj
Riyadh: Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world continue to arrive at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah prior to the Haj pilgrimage, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.…
- Middle East
Haj 2023: UAE doctors release Dos, Don’ts for pilgrims, vaccination must
Abu Dhabi: As the 1444 AH/2023 Haj season begins on June 26, doctors in the UAE issued guidelines regarding vaccines that Haj pilgrims need to take. They have also provided a list…
- Hyderabad
No separate Haj terminal at Hyderabad Airport
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad airport administration has issued a clarification stating that Haj pilgrims will depart alongside general passengers, with the provision of four special counters for their convenience in the international terminal.…
- Hyderabad
Haj coordination committee crucial meet today to enhance services for 2023
Hyderabad: In an effort to improve services for Telangana Haj pilgrims and ensure effective preparations for the upcoming Haj camp, a Coordination Committee meeting comprising representatives from all relevant departments will be…
- Telangana
Haj pilgrims from Telangana will have a long journey via Muscat
Hyderabad: The Telangana Haj Committee is facing challenges in arranging direct flights for the pilgrims traveling to Jeddah for Haj 2023. As a result, the journey time from Hyderabad to Jeddah will…
- Hyderabad
Waqf Board releases Rs 10 crore to provide better facilities for Haj pilgrims
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Waqf Board has recently disbursed Rs. 10 crore to enhance the arrangements and facilities for Haj pilgrims. Mohammed Masihullah Khan, Chairman of the Telangana State Waqf Board, announced…
- Hyderabad
Chaos ensues as haj pilgrims face vaccination issues in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Chaos ensued at the Government Hospital Nampally as Haj pilgrims, eagerly awaiting their vaccinations, were rushed to Osmania Hospital after a heart attack occurred in the vaccination queue. Despite efforts by…
- Telangana
AP to provide Rs 80,000 to Haj pilgrims, Telangana lags behind in support
Hyderabad: The bifurcation of the state has raised concerns over the welfare of Muslims in Telangana, as the Minority Welfare Department of Andhra Pradesh has outperformed its Telangana counterpart. In a recent…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Health minister inaugurates vaccination camp for Haj pilgrims
Hyderabad: The vaccination camp for Haj pilgrims was inaugurated at Haj House Nampally by health minister Harish Rao. The government has extended the facility of vaccination and health screening camps to pilgrims…
