Hajj 2021
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Saudi Arabia: International Umrah to resume from August 10
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the resumption of Umrah service for pilgrims worldwide from 1st Muharram 1443 (August 10, 2021), following a successful Hajj season. Umrah for Saudi…
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For the first time, women complete Hajj without male guardian
Riyadh: For the first time, Women complete Hajj without a male guardian (mahrem) under the new rule. The dream of many women to perform the pilgrimage has come true, without difficulties, as it…
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For the first time, Saudi women soldiers guard during Hajj
Riyadh: For the first time in Arab history, female soldiers are standing guard to maintain law and order during Hajj in Makkah. Female soldiers were seen at the Grand Mosque in khaki uniforms,…
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PM Modi extends wishes to people on Eid Al-Adha
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his wishes to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. “Eid Mubarak! Best wishes on Eid-ul-Adha. May this day further the spirit of…
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Final Hajj rituals performed as Muslims worldwide mark Eid Al Adha
Riyadh: Pilgrims performed one of the final rites of the hajj on Tuesday as Muslims worldwide marked the start of the Eid Al-Adha amid a global pandemic that has impacted nearly every…
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Hajj 2021: Ghilaf-e-Kaaba changed as part of annual tradition
Riyadh: The annual ritual of changing Kiswah (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) was held on Sunday night—July 18 (8th Zul-Hijjah) at Masjid al-Haram in Saudi Arabia, where mask-clad pilgrims had gathered to perform the Hajj, the…
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Saudi to gradually resume ‘Umrah’ pilgrimage from July 23
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will soon resume the Umrah pilgrimage later this month after the current Hajj season ends, local media reported on Sunday. The Saudi deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah, Abdul…
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Saudi uses information tech to control pandemic during Hajj
Riyadh: The Saudi government is employing the latest information technologies to help control the spread of COVID-19 during this year’s Haj season. The Ministry of Haj and Umrah said on Sunday that…
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Hajj 2021: No COVID-19 cases detected among pilgrims so far
Riyadh: No COVID-19 cases have so far been detected among the Hajj pilgrims, the Saudi ministry of health announced that on Sunday. Dr Muhammad Al-Abdulaaly, the official spokesman for the ministry of…
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Pilgrims arrive in Makkah for Hajj; Covid restrictions for second consecutive year
Riyadh: Pilgrims began arriving from across Saudi Arabia at Islam’s holiest site in Makkah on Saturday. The Hujjaj are continuing to arrive and are performing the Arrival Tawaaf (Tawaaf Al Qudoom). The…
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Hajj 2021: Arafat day sermon to be translated in ten languages
Riyadh: In an effort to convey the message of Islam to the widest possible audience, the Arafat day sermon will be translated into ten languages, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.…
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Saudi authorities predict very hot weather for Hajj season
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia experts on Tuesday said that forecasts for this year’s Hajj season predict very hot weather, with temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius in the Mashaer…
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Saudi: Fine of SR50,000, 6-months jail for transporting Hajj pilgrims without permit
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday announced the imposition of a fine of 50,000 Saudi Riyals (Rs 9,93,053) and six-month jail on anyone who is caught transporting pilgrims without Hajj permits.…
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Saudi Arabia completes online registration of 60,000 pilgrims for Hajj 2021
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the completion of online registration for 60,000 domestic pilgrims for Hajj 2021, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The ministry started…
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Saudi: 52 arrested for entering Makkah without Hajj permit
Riyadh: Hajj security forces arrested 52 people who tried to enter Makkah without a Hajj permit, local media reported on Thursday. Brig. Gen. Sami Al-Shuwairekh, the Hajj Security Forces Command spokesman, said…
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