pilgrims
- Middle East
Pilgrims flock to Quba Mosque in Madinah after performing Haj rituals
Following completing the Haj rituals in Makkah, thousands of pilgrims have flocked to the historic Quba Mosque and other Mosques in Madinah. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Quba Mosque…
- India
Around 5,000 Kashmiri Pandits leave for Kheer Bhawani Mela
J-K: More than 5,000 people, mostly members of the Kashmiri Pandit community, started their journey from here on Wednesday for the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela in the Kashmir Valley amid tight security,…
- Middle East
Haj authorities crack down on unauthorised entry, impose penalties on violators
The director of Public Security and head of the Hajj Security Committee, Muhammad Al-Bassami, announced that the Hajj security forces are fully prepared to deter and prevent potential threats that could compromise…
- Kashmir
J&K govt sanctions ex-gratia relief of Rs 10 lakhs to families of killed pilgrims
Jammu: The J&K government on Monday sanctioned ex-gratia relief of Rs 10 lakhs to the next of kin of pilgrims killed in the Reasi terror attack. “An ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh…
- Middle East
Over 1.2 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia: Haj minister
In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has witnessed an influx of pilgrims for this Haj season 2024 (in 1445 AH), with over 1.2 million devotees arriving in the…
- Bangalore
Muslim man hosts dinner for Sabarimala pilgrims in Karnataka
Koppal: The photos and videos of a Muslim family hosting ‘anna santarpana (to provide food with gratification)’ for Sabarimala pilgrims have gone viral on social media in Karnataka. The gesture was being…
- India
Kejriwal takes part in ‘bhajan sandhya’, interacts with pilgrims departing for Ayodhya
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday took part in a ‘bhajan sandhya’ and interacted with devotees departing for Ayodhya as part of the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana. As of…
- India
35 pilgrims injured in bus accident in Gujarat’s Banaskantha
Banaskantha: Around 35 pilgrims were injured in a bus accident near Hadad Patiya, close to the holy town of Ambaji in Gujarat’s Banaskantha, on the second day of the Bhadarvi Poonam fair…
- Middle East
Ever wondered why a pillar stands on Mount Arafat?
The Mount of Arafat located at Islam’s holiest place, Makkah is clearly distinguished by a tall pillar installed on top of it. The pillar has a blue base and white topping. But…
- India
Seven pilgrims from Gujarat killed in bus accident in Uttarakhand
Dehradun: Seven people were killed and 28 injured when a bus carrying pilgrims from Gujarat fell into a gorge in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand on Sunday. The bus with 35 people on…
- Kashmir
Over 4,000 perform Amaranth Yatra on 32nd day, total crosses 4L
Srinagar: On the 32nd day of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, over 4,000 pilgrims had ‘darshan’ inside the cave shrine on Tuesday as the total number crossed 4 lakhs. Officials said another batch…
- Middle East
Two umrah pilgrims stabbed to death in Makkah
Jeddah: Two Umrah pilgrims were stabbed to death by their compatriot in the holy city of Makkah. The gruesome incident took place in the hotel on Monday where the pilgrims were staying.…
- Andhra Pradesh
AP: Former TTD Chairman slams hike in room rents for pilgrims
Amaravati: The Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams (TTD) trust board’s former Chairman Putta Sudhakar Yadav on Thursday lashed out at YSRCP government for revising room rents for pilgrims. Yadav, who is also a leader…