Companions cannot be added after paying Hajj fees
It has also confirmed that pilgrims cannot perform Hajj except if they hold a visa designated for that, or who have a regular residence (Iqama) inside Saudi Arabia.
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MWL, Makkah Clock Towers sign scientific and cultural cooperation agreement
The agreement was signed in the presence of MWL Secretary-General, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Museums and International Exhibitions of the Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa.
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Ministry announces easy payment options for Hajj packages
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that domestic pilgrims have the option of paying the Hajj package costs in three equal installments, instead of paying the full amount in one go as was the case during previous years.
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Ministry opens registration for domestic pilgrims; Hajj package costs start from SR3,984
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened registration for Hajj 1444 by pilgrims from within the Kingdom.
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Ministry to launch soon 'Individual Pilgrims' service to apply for Hajj from outside KSA
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that it will soon launch the "Individual Pilgrims" service to apply for the Hajj from outside Saudi Arabia.
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Hajj nears end as pilgrims complete second day of Tashreeq in Mina
As Hajj nears its end, most pilgrims completed their second day of Tashreeq with the symbolic “stoning of the devil” ritual in Mina on Monday. Amid similar scenes to Sunday, each pilgrim threw 21 pebbles at the three designated sites representing the devil, before heading to Makkah in tranquility to end their Hajj.
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Makkah provides millions of pilgrims with security and health services every year
The Saudi government is committed to providing health care, security, electricity, water and transportation services to the millions who come to Makkah from various countries around the world to make a pilgrimage.
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Riyadh doctors at virtual hospital treat pilgrims in Makkah
Telemedicine services in Saudi Arabia have played their part in ensuring a healthy Hajj season, with doctors in Riyadh successfully treating pilgrims in Makkah.
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Robot distributes copies of Qur’an to Hajj pilgrims as they perform farewell Tawaf
A robot is distributing copies of the Qur’an to pilgrims performing their final Hajj ritual before leaving Makkah, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques reported on Monday.
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Kaaba kiswa handed over to senior keeper
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal handed the new Kaaba kiswa to the senior keeper of the Kabaa, Dr. Saleh Al-Shaibi, on Sunday, which marked the 11th day of Dul Hijjah.
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Pilgrims shed tears of joy on completing Hajj
The 13th day of Dul Hijjah marked the last day of the Hajj rituals for this year, as the spiritual journey of 899,353 pilgrims from all over the world came to an end. With beautiful memories and strengthened faith, pilgrims expressed their happiness after completing the fifth pillar of Islam with tears and gratitude.
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Hajj Ministry hails successful tech-driven pilgrim tracking
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has hailed the safe movement of pilgrims during rituals after a campaign to use cutting-edge technology to monitor crowd movements in Makkah.
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