Saudi Arabia’s Hajj and Umrah minister tells Muslims to wait for coronavirus clarity on pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia has asked Muslims to wait for more clarity on the coronavirus pandemic before planning any travel for pilgrimage, the minister for Hajj and Umrah told Al-Ekhbariya TV on Tuesday.
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Curfew extended in six Makkah districts
Ministry of Interior on Monday extended the curfew period in the districts of Ajyad, Al-Masafi, Al-Misfalah, Al-Hujun, Al-Nakasa and Housh Bakr in Makkah. These measures are aimed at preventing anyone from entering or leaving these areas all through the day.
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Halt Hajj preparations for now
The Saudi Arabian Hajj ministry has asked Bangladesh government to suspend some activities relating to this year’s pilgrimage until further instructions in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NAHCON suspends sensitization of intending pilgrims over COVID-19 – Daily Trust
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has suspended the enlightenment and sensitization of pilgrims by the state pilgrims’ boards. The sensitization and education activities form part of preparation for the annual Hajj exercise.
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Saudi- Imams of Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque urge cooperation with government health measures and precautions
The Imam of the Grand Mosque (Alharam) in Makkah and the Imam of the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah urged people in Friday Prayer's Khutbah to cooperate with government measures and precautions in the health field.
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Curfew extended in six Madinah districts
Madinah Principality on Saturday extended the curfew period in the districts of Al-Shuraybaat, Bani Zufr, Qurbaan, Al-Jum'a, certain parts of Iskaan and Bani Khudr. These measures aim to prevent anyone from entering or leaving from these districts throughout the day.
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Covid-19 threathens 2020 Ramadan Umurah, Hajj
As Saudi Arabia announced 133 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the Kingdom to 900, with a second death as a 46-year-old man from Makkah succumbed to the deadly virus, the Hajj 2020 is threatened.
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Haj Ministry calls on Umrah pilgrims to benefit from exemptions period
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah is calling upon all Umrah pilgrims, whose visas have expired and are late in departing to their respective countries during the specified period to submit applications to the ministry for exemption from the legal and financial consequences because of their delay in leaving the country, Saudi Press Agency said Friday.
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Saudi Arabia asks Pakistan not to sign Hajj contracts
The Saudi government has asked Pakistan to stop making any contracts for Hajj 2020 due to the threat of Covid-19.
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Turkey postpones Hajj pilgrimage procedures over virus
Turkey postpones all procedures for pilgrimage amid coronavirus outbreak until further notice
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Saudi official directs Pakistani Govt to stop Hajj agreement indefinitely
Saudi Arabia on Thursday has sent directives to Pakistan in order to not prepare a Hajj agreement this year due to the coronavirus panic spreads throughout the world,
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Umrah agents to lose RM300 million in business, says association
Trade group urges customers to restructure trips instead of cancelling bookings.
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