Umrah rituals
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Saudi Arabia announces end date for Umrah season for overseas Muslims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the end date of the Umrah season for the current year 1443 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in…
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Nearly 2 million pilgrims performed Umrah since the start of Ramzan
Riyadh: Close to 2 million Muslims from around the world have performed Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia since the start of the holy month of Ramzan on April 2, 2022,…
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First batch of foreign Umrah pilgrims arrive in Madinah after COVID-19 ban lifted
Riyadh: The first batch of Umrah pilgrims arrived at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz international airport in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, after an 18 months hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemic. Saudi ministry of…
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Saudi Arabia: Fully vaccinated children aged 12-18 can apply for Umrah
Riyadh: The ministry of Hajj and Umrah said on Monday that fully vaccinated children between the age of 12 to 18 years can apply for Umrah permits. Children of citizens and residents…
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Here’s how Indians can reach Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has banned the direct entry of expatriates for Umrah from nine countries facing travel bans unless they spend two weeks in a third country after leaving…
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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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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 Arabia: Apps ensure pilgrims’ safety, security at two holy mosques
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have promoted the use of technology in many of its affairs during the holy month of Ramzan to increase the level of health protection and facilitate…
