WFMS Fatwa Allows Cancelling Hajj, Umrah
Secretary-General of World Federation of Muslim Scholars (WFMS) Ali Qaradaghi issued a Fatwa (religious edict) that allows cancelling of Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage.
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Settlers Storm Aqsa Mosque...Clashes, Arrests in West Bank
Settlers have again stormed al-Aqsa Mosque and performed Talmudic rituals in its courtyards, escalating tension in the city.
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Religious Ministry to constitute Rapid Response Committee for resolving hujjaj's issues at Mashair
Ministry for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony would constitute Rapid Response Committee (RRC) for resolving the issues of Hujjaj at Mashair during hajj days, said ministry official.
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Saudi Arabia confirms first case of coronavirus
Saudi Arabia has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus Covid-19, the ministry of Health announced on Monday. A Saudi citizen, who came from Iran via Bahrain, tested positive for the virus.
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Saudi Arabia permits entry of buses from Jordan to bring back umra pilgrims
Talks between the Saudi embassy in Amman and the Jordan Society of Tourism and Travel Agents (JSTA) reached fruition on Monday as the Saudi authorities approved empty buses to enter its territory to bring Jordanians who performed umra back to Jordan.
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Dhaka begins registration process for more than 137,000 pilgrims
Authorities in Dhaka will on Monday start accepting private applications for Hajj, with 137,198 visitors expected to travel to Makkah for the pilgrimage this year.
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Cheaper jet fuel unlikely to offset Mideast airlines' coronavirus losses
Middle East airlines may not benefit much from lower jet fuel costs as they grapple with losses from reduced flights due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak, estimated to be at least $100 million so fa
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Anti-coronavirus measures intensified at Two Holy Mosques
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques intensified precautionary measures against coronavirus to ensure the safety of visitors to the Two Holy Mosques.
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Want an all-expenses paid hajj? New Nigerian game show may be the ticket
Hajj Quest is modeled on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”, but participants have to answer Islam-themed questions.
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Hajj pilgrimage preparations remain undeterred by coronavirus outbreak
Indonesia's Religious Affairs Minister Fachrul Razi affirmed that preparations for the Hajj pilgrimage in 2020 had run as scheduled, notwithstanding the global uncertainty over the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Government initiatives support the increase in pilgrim numbers to stimulate Makkah’s real estate market
The relaxation of tourism visas and the reduction of Hajj and Umrah fees are supporting Makkah’s retail and hospitality sectors – according to a new market report by global real estate advisory firm CBRE.
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Hyatt Announces Plans for a Grand Hyatt Branded Hotel in Makkah
The 756-room property will mark the first hotel under the Grand Hyatt brand in the Holy City of Makkah
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