Hajj
- Lollywood
‘Holy trip or show off?’: Internet slams Hania Aamir’s Haj photos
Hyderabad: Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, known for her looks and hit drama performances, is once again in the headlines, but this time, for a controversial reason. The Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum star…
- Featured News
Haj: Beyond the rituals
Hyderabad: There is more to Haj than meets the eye. It’s not just going through the paces – the tawaf (circumambulation), sa’ee (running between Safe-Marwa hillocks), and drinking from the fountain of Zam Zam. It’s not even…
- Middle East
Haj 2025: Three held for illegally transporting 108 to Makkah
Ahead of Haj 2025, three persons were arrested on Monday, June 2 for illegally transporting 108 people to Makkah in hidden compartments of heavy vehicles. It is to be noted that the…
- Featured News
Haj 2025: A spiritual journey amidst modern challenges
Every year millions of Muslims from all corners of the globe converge upon the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. One of the five pillars of Islam, Haj…
- Hyderabad
Amer Ali Khan meets pilgrims, flags off Haj caravan from Telangana
Hyderabad: Member of Legislative Council Amer Ali Khan bid farewell to the 19th batch of Haj pilgrims from the Telangana State Haj Committee at the Hajj House in Nampally on Tuesday. On…
- Featured News
TS Haj panel chief Pasha blames ‘irresponsible’ media coverage for drop in pilgrim applications this year
Hyderabad: Who is to blame for the drop in the number of applications received for Haj 2025 and the subsequent cancellations by the selected pilgrims? It is none but the media, specifically…
- Middle East
Haj 2025: 42 visit visa holders arrested in Saudi Arabia for violating rules
Saudi Arabia’s interior ministry on Monday, May 5, announced that 42 persons holding a visit visa have been arrested for violating the rules of pilgrimage ahead of Haj 2025. The offenders have…
- India
Mehbooba Mufti seeks MEA intervention over Haj quota cut
New Delhi: Opposition leaders on Sunday claimed reports emerging from Saudi Arabia indicated that India’s Haj quota had been abruptly cut and urged the government to take up the issue with its…
- Telangana
Deadline for Haj 2025 final payment announced
Hyderabad: The Hajj Committee of India has set April 3 as the last date for pilgrims to pay the third and final installment of their Haj expenses. Payments will not be accepted…
- Telangana
Telangana to send 46 Khadim-ul-Hujjaj for Haj 2025
Hyderabad: The Telangana Haj Committee conducted interviews today to assess the qualifications and capabilities of applicants for the role of Khadim-Ul-Hujjaj for Haj 2025. The selection process was led by Telangana Haj…
- India
52,507 pilgrims allotted to Haj Group Organisers for 2025: Govt
New Delhi: For Haj 2025, the quota of Haj pilgrims earmarked for Haj Group Organisers (HGOs) is 52,507, the Parliament was informed on Monday. The quota of India for Haj 2025 is…
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Telangana Haj Committee faces financial crunch: Govt has not released budget
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Haj Committee is facing a severe financial crisis, casting uncertainty over the successful conduct of the 2025 Haj camp. The committee is struggling to make necessary arrangements due…
- India
Deadline for payment of first Hajj installment extended
Hyderabad: The Hajj Committee of India has extended the deadline for the first installment payment for Hajj pilgrims to Thursday, October 31, following a successful appeal by the Telangana State Hajj Committee.…
- Telangana
Hajj Committee issues first installment deadline for 2025 pilgrims
Hyderabad: The Hajj Committee of India has released detailed guidelines for pilgrims selected for Hajj 2025. As part of the new instructions, selected pilgrims are required to pay the first installment of…
- Middle East
Kuwait announces online Haj registration for 2025 season
Kuwait’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced new online registration systems for the upcoming 2025 Haj season. The registration will be open from November 3 to November 17, 2025. This…
