Four siblings to perform Haj together after saving up for 14 years
Four siblings here were delighted to learn that their long-time dream of performing the Haj together would come true after they were selected to perform the pilgrimage together this year.
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Health Ministry to integrate health data collected by smartwatches
An official of the Health Ministry revealed that the ministry is planning to integrate health data collected by smartwatches and wearable devices to monitor public health.
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Pakistani Hajj pilgrims accommodated in 19 buildings in Madinah
Under the government Hajj scheme, 19 residential buildings have been acquired for Pakistani pilgrims in Madinah Munawarah. Each of the buildings has the capacity to accommodate 200 to 600 pilgrims, Radio Pakistan reported.
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All preparations for Qatar Hajj pilgrims have been completed this year
The Director of the Department of Hajj and Umrah at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs Ali bin Sultan Al Misifri, confirmed the readiness of the ministry and all concerned units, teams and Qatari campaigns to make the Hajj season for pilgrims from Qatar a success for this year 1443 AH.
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Al-Mashaer Train to Resume Activity in Hajj 2022
After two years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Al-Mashaer train is set to resume activity in this year’s Hajj, helping the transport of pilgrims at holy sites.
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Man From Kerala Undertook Haj Pilgrimage On Foot, Greeted With Warm Welcome In Mangaluru
Shahib Chottur walks on foot to Haj from Kerala-greeted with warmth and love as he entered Mangaluru -will cover 8640 km in 280 days-walks 25km in a day - stays at masjids on way
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Hundreds of Narathiwat pilgrims leave for hajj in Saudi Arabia
Hundreds of Thai Muslims from Narathiwat embarked on their Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia on Friday, after diplomatic ties and direct flights were restored between the two countries earlier this year.
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Saudi embassy starts issuing visas to Afghan pilgrims
The Saudi Arabian embassy in Kabul has started issuing visas to Afghans who have registered their names to perform this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.
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Warm welcome for first group of Malaysian haj pilgrims in Mecca
A warm welcome with sprinkled rose petals and prayers, and served with various sweets and zamzam water.
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2022 Hajj: President Buhari flags off maiden flight for 43,000 intending pilgrims
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday flagged off the maiden flight of the 2022 Hajj exercise, were a total of 43,000 intending Nigerian pilgrims would be airlifted to the Holy Land (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia to perform this year's Hajj.
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Sri Lankan Muslims permitted to fly for Hajj; must transfer USD 1,500 from overseas
The Sri Lankan government has decided to permit its Muslim citizens to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Haj on the condition that they pay USD 1,500 in foreign currency from abroad without affecting the nation's crisis-hit economy, according to media reports on Thursday.
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Ministry warns against bogus Hajj operators, online accounts
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has warned the public against bogus online accounts and Hajj service providers who claim to provide Hajj services and packages at lower prices.
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