Hajj 2023: 2 500 South African pilgrims allowed to perform – Saudi Arabia announces
South Africa has been granted a quota of 2 500 that will be allowed to perform hajj in 2023 or the Islamic year 1444. The announcement was made by the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) on Wednesday.
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Technology becomes main means in managing Hajj works
The technology has become the main means in managing the Hajj works, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Abdelfattah Mashat said. He added that Saudi Arabia holds a large technical infrastructure.
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'Made in Makkah' and 'Made in Madinah' identities launched
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and Prince Faisal bin Salman, emir of Madinah, inaugurated the “Made in Makkah” and “Made in Madinah” identities. These identities emanate from the “Made in Saudi Arabia” program launched by the Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA) at the beginning of 2021.
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Deal signed at Hajj expo to launch smart cards for pilgrims
Smart cards will contain users’ info linked to electronic app to enhance pilgrims’ experiences. Agreement signed by Saudi deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah, and General Authority of Awqaf governor.
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Saudi Arabia to receive Hajj pilgrims to pre-COVID levels
Saudi Arabia will welcome pilgrims to preform Hajj this year with the same numbers before COVID pandemic, according to the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah.
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Companions cannot be added after paying Hajj fees
It has also confirmed that pilgrims cannot perform Hajj except if they hold a visa designated for that, or who have a regular residence (Iqama) inside Saudi Arabia.
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MWL, Makkah Clock Towers sign scientific and cultural cooperation agreement
The agreement was signed in the presence of MWL Secretary-General, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Museums and International Exhibitions of the Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa.
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Ministry announces easy payment options for Hajj packages
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that domestic pilgrims have the option of paying the Hajj package costs in three equal installments, instead of paying the full amount in one go as was the case during previous years.
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Ministry opens registration for domestic pilgrims; Hajj package costs start from SR3,984
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened registration for Hajj 1444 by pilgrims from within the Kingdom.
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Ministry to launch soon 'Individual Pilgrims' service to apply for Hajj from outside KSA
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that it will soon launch the "Individual Pilgrims" service to apply for the Hajj from outside Saudi Arabia.
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Hajj nears end as pilgrims complete second day of Tashreeq in Mina
As Hajj nears its end, most pilgrims completed their second day of Tashreeq with the symbolic “stoning of the devil” ritual in Mina on Monday. Amid similar scenes to Sunday, each pilgrim threw 21 pebbles at the three designated sites representing the devil, before heading to Makkah in tranquility to end their Hajj.
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Makkah provides millions of pilgrims with security and health services every year
The Saudi government is committed to providing health care, security, electricity, water and transportation services to the millions who come to Makkah from various countries around the world to make a pilgrimage.
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