Makkah Route Initiative contributed to serving us with ease
Pilgrims departing from Malaysia to perform this year’s Hajj rituals have praised the Makkah Route Initiative that contributed to offering all necessary services for Muslims in countries that the initiative is being implemented.
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More than 147,000 Hajj pilgrims reach Madinah, nearly 50,000 depart for Makkah
A total of 147,094 pilgrims of different nationalities had reached Madinah as of Saturday, arriving through air and land ports to perform Hajj this year.
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Saudi Passports staff trained to speak over 13 languages
Personnel of the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) have been trained to speak and communicate in more than 13 major languages of the world.
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Saudi Arabia hires Modi-linked firm to process Haj applications
The company tasked with collecting and facilitating applications from prospective Haj pilgrims living in western countries has at least one investor with close ties to India’s government, Middle East Eye reports.
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Indian man sets out on foot to perform Hajj
A thirty-year old young man from Athavanad, near Kottakkal, in Malappuram named Shihab Chottur set out on foot to perform Hajj.
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Humility, key to creating a strong bond with roommates
Concealing social status and education level from others’ knowledge is among the best ways to create a strong bond and harmony among haj pilgrims.
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Domestic pilgrims must take two more vaccines before Hajj
The Ministry of Health (MoH) stated that domestic pilgrims inside the Kingdom who will be doing Hajj must take two vaccines before performing the rituals.
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Deleting companions in Hajj reservation is possible, but with one condition
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed the possibility of deleting one of the companions in the Hajj reservation, but added that to do that one condition must be ensured.
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Crowds flock to opening of the inaugural Madinah Book Fair
More than 200 publishers and other related organizations are taking part in the inaugural Madinah Book Fair, which began on Thursday at the King Salman bin Abdelaziz Center for Exhibitions and Conferences.
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First group of Pakistani pilgrims under Makkah Route initiative's lands in Jeddah
The first batch of Pakistani pilgrims who benefited from the Makkah Route Initiative arrived on Thursday at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah.
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Indonesian Hajj travel agents scramble to adapt to new system
Indonesian Hajj travel agents must adapt to Saudi Arabia’s new policy that enforces online booking for visiting Mecca, Syam Resfiadi, chairperson of the Indonesia Hajj and Umrah Travel Association (SAPUHI), said.
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Pakistan Cost of govt’s Hajj package lowest compared to other countries
This year’s cost of government Hajj 2022 scheme is still lowest among other countries and three star accommodation with comfortable rooms have also been provided to intending pilgrims in both holy cities under government hajj scheme, Director General Abrar Ahmed Mirza in Saudi Arabia said on Friday.
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