Full COVID-19 vaccination still required for Hajj, says ministry
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that full immunization with one of the approved COVID19- vaccines is still required for those planning to perform Hajj this year.
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Catering companies gear up to provide 4.8M meals per day during Hajj
Some 195 catering companies and kitchen owners approved by Makkah’s municipality are expected to provide around 4.8 million meals per day to pilgrims during the Hajj season this year.
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Saudi Arabia Rejects 6,500 Hajj Pilgrims Who Received Iranian Vaccines
Saudi Arabia has refused to accept 6,500 Iranian Hajj pilgrims who had been vaccinated against coronavirus with Iranian-made Barekat vaccines.
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First group of Turkish pilgrims arrives in Makkah
The first group of Turkish pilgrims, comprising 290 people, arrived on Sunday in Makkah for this year’s Hajj.
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Hajj Ministry to announce e-draw results of selected domestic pilgrims Wednesday
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the end of the registration process for the Hajj from the domestic pilgrims through the electronic path and Eatmarna application.
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Hajj and Umrah Ministry launches ‘Smart Pilgrim’ app
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is launching the Smart Pilgrim app this year to further utilize technology in its services.
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Presidency conveys 40,000 tons of Zamzam water from Makkah to Madinah reservoirs
The Services and Field Affairs Agency at the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has conveyed 40,000 tons of Zamzam water from filling stations in Makkah to Zamzam reservoirs at the Prophet's Mosque since the beginning of the Hijri year.
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Hajj-Muslim pilgrims face losing out from online booking to Mecca
British Muslims hoping to make a pilgrimage to Mecca are at risk of losing thousands of pounds after the Saudi government has enforced online booking.
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Efforts underway to increase Haj quota for Qatari pilgrims
Director of the Department of Haj and Umrah Affairs at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Ali bin Sultan Al Misifri has said that there are efforts to increase the quota of Qatari pilgrims for this year.
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Hajj ministry announces change in registration process for European pilgrims
The Saudi Hajj ministry has announced that all registrations from European countries would be conducted through the online direct platform and not the usual registrations through accredited travel agents.
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First Batch of Iranian Pilgrims Depart for Hajj
The first group of Iranian pilgrims departed Imam Khomeini International Airport for Medina on Sunday morning.
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First Afghan pilgrims to depart for Hajj on Sunday
Afghan pilgrims will begin their trips to Saudi Arabia on Sunday to perform this year’s Hajj, with excitement high among participants of the holy pilgrimage that was previously restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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