Umrah
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Rakhi Sawant shares video from Madinah – Watch
Mumbai: In a surprising turn of events, the entertainment world’s ‘Queen of Controversies,’ Rakhi Sawant, has embarked on a religious journey to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. She jetted off…
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Rakhi Sawant leaves for Umrah, says ‘Bahaut khush naseeb hun’
Mumbai: Rakhi Sawant, a prominent and controversial figure in Bollywood, is making headlines once again, this time for her departure on a spiritual journey. Amidst ongoing controversies and serious allegations made by…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: 5 of a family killed in car crash while returning from Umrah
In a horrific incident, five members of a Jordanian family lost their lives in an accident on the Makkah-Riyadh road in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), local media reported. The family,…
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Saudi Arabia: How to get family visa for Umrah; all you need to know
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia authorities have unveiled several steps for foreign nationals to get a family visit visa to perform Umrah or a lesser pilgrimage in Makkah. The Saudi Ministry of Haj and…
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Watch: Woman carries mother on shoulders for prayer at Prophet’s mosque
In a heartwarming video clip that garnered widespread attention online, a female pilgrim was seen carrying her elderly mother on her shoulder to offer prayers at Al-Masjid An-Nabawī, the Prophet’s Mosque in…
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KSA warns Umrah pilgrims against dealing with unlicensed agents
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has warned international Umrah pilgrims against dealing with unlicensed agents. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, the Saudi ministry of Haj and Umrah said,…
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Tips for Umrah pilgrims to stay hydrated amid sweltering heat
Riyadh: With temperatures soaring past 50 degrees Celsius in some parts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), those undertaking Umrah pilgrimage to the Grand Mosque in Makkah have been advised to…
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Watch: Footballer Karim Benzema performs Umrah, shares experience
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad player, the Frenchman of Algerian origin, Karim Benzema, on Monday, August 7, performed Umrah in Makkah and described it as the ‘best experience’ of his life. Taking…
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Watch: Sadio Mane performs Umrah after making Al Nassr debut
Riyadh: Al-Nassr’s newly signed Senegalese footballer Sadio Mane performed Umrah in the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, August 3. The thirty-one-year-old performed the rituals of Umrah with his fellow Muslim…
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Saudis can invite friends for Umrah on personal visit visas
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah announced on Thursday that Saudi citizens will now be able to invite their friends to perform Umrah on “personal visit” visa.…
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Saudi Arabia issues advisory on transporting Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of haj and umrah has issued an advisory on the rights of pilgrims who will arrive in the Kingdom to perform Umrah. Taking to Twitter on…
- Middle East
Saudi offers 4 visa options for Umrah 1445 AH —details here
Riyadh: The first batch of Umrah pilgrims arrived at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Thursday. The Saudi ministry of haj and umrah announced the arrival of…
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Saudi Arabia starts issuing electronic visas for Umrah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has started issuing electronic visas for Umrah, days after the success of the Haj season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Saudi Ministry of…
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Saudi Arabia likely to expand economic package for Haj 2024
Riyadh: As the annual Haj pilgrimage enters its last leg, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plans to expand the ‘economical package’ for the next season. Saudi deputy minister of Haj Abdulfatah…
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Watch: Makkah’s Grand Mosque witnesses surge in women devotees on Khullaif day
Riyadh: The annual tradition of filling the expansive Grand Mosque complex on the days of Tarwiyah and Arafat is deeply ingrained in Arabian culture. It is primarily women who enthusiastically participate in…
