pilgrims
- 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…
