States get seat allocations for 2023 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria said it had distributed the 2023 Hajj allocations to the 36 state Pilgrims Welfare boards, agencies, commissions, the FCT and the Armed Forces.
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Why do Bangladeshis have to pay close to Tk 200,000 more to perform Hajj in 2023
The Bangladesh government and Hajj agencies highlighted hikes in airfare, service charges for guides and devaluation of the taka against the Saudi riyal for the increase in the total cost
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Ministry cancels Hajj reservations for nonpayment of package costs
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the cancellation of reservations by domestic pilgrims who failed to make the payment of the second installment of the Hajj package costs before its expiry on Jan. 29.
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Saudi Arabia Establishes Prayer Area for Elderly Women in Masjid Al-Haram
At the Grand Mosque, the most sacred site in Islam located in Saudi city Makkah, a special area of prayer has been set aside for elderly women as part of an improvement of the services offered to worshippers, according to a mosque official
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Minimum price of private Hajj travel packages up by Tk 150,000
Privately-run Hajj travel agencies have set the minimum price for this year’s pilgrimage package at Tk 672,618 per person, nearly Tk 150,000 up from the previous year.
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Saudi Arabia’s 1st electric bus starts operation in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia's first electric public transport bus started operation in Jeddah on Thursday
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Hajj becomes more expensive for Bangladeshi pilgrims
This year, 1,27,198 people from Bangladesh will be able to perform hajj. The government has finalized Tk6,83,018 hajj package this year under government management which is around Tk96,000-Tk1,00,000 more than that of 2022.
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Elaf Al Taqwa Hotel honoured with prestigious global award by Booking.com
Elaf Al Taqwa Hotel was honoured with Traveller Review Award 2023 by Booking.com, recognising its continuous efforts to deliver exceptional services to guests and raise the standards of hospitality excellence.
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Minister suggests gradual increase in 2023 Hajj pilgrimage cost
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (PMK) Muhadjir Effendy suggested that cost of the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage, which is currently in the review stage, should be increased gradually.
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Pilgrims Lose Hope as Gov’t Plans to Double Hajj Costs
The Indonesian government’s recent proposal of doubling the 2023 hajj costs has sparked concerns among pilgrims, some even willing to give up on their dreams if the price hike plan proceeds.
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Pakistani biker group arrives in Makkah after 22-day ride from Lahore
A group of 25 Pakistani bikers arrived on their motorcycles in Makkah, after riding for 22 days and 14,000 km from Pakistan, via Iran and the UAE. The group started their journey in Lahore on Jan. 6 and arrived in the holy city on Jan. 28.
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Saudi Arabia starts issuing Stop-over Transit Visa from Monday
Saudi Arabia launched the service of issuing electronic Stop-over Transit Visa for arrivals in the Kingdom by air for all purposes, effective from Monday, Jan. 30.
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