Let’s find ways to achieve affordable hajj fare, NAHCON chairman charges Board, Mgt staff
The Chairman/CEO, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan has charged the Board members and management staff of the commission to find solution to translate the dreams and objectives the commission on affordable cost of Hajj into reality.
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First South African to Perform Umrah Under COVID-19 Commends Saudi Arabia for Keeping Pilgrims Safe
The Al-Jeem Foundations Sheikh Hassan Yusuf Panday says the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must be commended for doing a phenomenal job in ensuring the safety of Pilgrims who have embarked on the journey of Umrah.
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Govt introduces comprehensive training mechanism for intending Hajj pilgrims
Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Dr. Noor-ul-Haq Qadri says the government has introduced a comprehensive training mechanism for intending pilgrims.
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No Umrah pilgrimage for Brunei citizens
The Brunei Islamic Religious Council (MUIB) has decided not to allow Brunei citizens – local and abroad – and permanent residents to perform Umrah pilgrimage based on Hukum syara’ and evaluation from the Ministry of Health due to COVID-19 pandemic.
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NSC, Health Ministry to be consulted before decision on umrah pilgrimage, Parliament told
The government will get input from the relevant authorities before allowing pilgrims to perform umrah in Saudi Arabia, the Dewan Rakyat was told.
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Saudi Arabia approves 48-hour and 96-hour transit visit visas
Saudi Arabia has approved issuance of transit visit visas for a validity period of 48 hours (two day) and 96 hours (4-day) and the visas will cost SR100 and SR300 respectively.
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Istisqa prayer performed throughout Saudi Arabia
The Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer was performed on Thursday throughout Saudi Arabia in pursuance of the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
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Number of Haj Pilgrims from Bengal to be Halved in 2021 Due to Pandemic
<p>The state Haj committee has received 1,100 applications since November 10 from people living in different districts of the state expressing interest to go on a Haj pilgrimage in 2021, he said.
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Tourism Authority includes Umrah in Saudi Winter programs
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has included the “Idea of Umrah” among the goals of the Saudi Winter season, which will be launched shortly.
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Nizam of Hyderabad had electricity plant installed at Madinah in 1939
In 1936, on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee, the Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan had proposed the installation of a new electric plant and lights at the Holy Prophet’s Mosque at Madina, Saudi Arabia at his expense. The older electric plant was apparently out of order as it had been fitted by the Ottoman Rulers many years ago.
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After a long lull, Makkah souvenir shops post recovery with estimated SR15mn businesses
After a lull lasting over 200 days, the commercial activities of souvenir and gift shops in the holy city of Makkah around the Grand Mosque are slowly regaining their momentum following the gradual resumption of Umrah pilgrimage and visits to the Two Holy Mosques.
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Volunteers step up to provide services to worshipers in Makkah
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has confirmed that a large number of people have stepped up this year to volunteer in Makkah’s Grand Mosque, eager to serve pilgrims after months of the mosque’s closure due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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