Prince Khaled forms panel to improve Umrah services
Thousands had come seeking the blessings of Lailat Al-Qadr or the night of power, which is better than 1,000 months, according to the Holy Qur’an. The first verses of the Holy Book revealed to the Prophet, peace be upon him, on this night.
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Over 450,000 domestic pilgrims register for Haj
The minister on Tuesday inspected hospitals, health centers and clinics in Makkah and the holy sites to make sure that they are well prepared to provide medical care to the guests of God.
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Makkah governor wants a new committee to solve issues from Umrah season in Ramadan
JEDDAH: Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, adviser to King Salman, governor of Makkah and chairman of the Central Hajj Committee, has ordered the formation of a committee headed by Deputy Makkah Gov. Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, with the Makkah Region Development Authority and other relevant bodies as members, to address and solve issues witnessed during the Umrah season in Ramadan.
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Egypt to start biometric fingerprinting for Egyptians looking to go on hajj: Ministry
Egypt to start biometric fingerprinting for Egyptians looking to go on hajj: Ministry
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Ministry to go ahead with Haj catering plan
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah has completed its preparations to distribute precooked meals among a section of foreign pilgrims during the upcoming Haj season as part of a major move to improve services.
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Haj Ministry dedicates link for Qatari pilgrims requests
Those Qataris wishing to perform Haj can register through the link which will be dedicated on the Ministry of Haj and Umrahs website. The link will be available during the month of Dhul Qadah this year, where they can contract for the services they need (housing, transport and subsistence) in Makkah and Madinah and the holy sites with the establishment for the service of Qatari pilgrims according to their wishes, like other pilgrims from around the world.
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The men who guard the sacred Black Stone in Makkah
While many people might assume that the Black Stone is one whole stone, it is actually comprised of eight small rocks, the largest of which is the size of a date, that are molded together.
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Hajj gone wrong; How a London Court awarded $22 million damages against Azman
A London High Court earlier this month (5th of June) awarded damages worth $22 million against Azman air services limited over a breach of contract.
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Hajj 2018 pilgrimage gets dearer by Rs 7,750, fluctuation in Rupee vs Saudi Riyal rates to blame
Hajj 2018: In a circular dated June 26, 2018, the Haj Committee of India said that the rate was hiked due to an increase in the Saudi Arabian Riyal rates.
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KMCC prepares to field 3,000 volunteers to serve Haj pilgrims
“There will be batches of volunteers deployed at the Haj terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport Jeddah and Prince Muhammad International Airport Madinah as well as at the courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque, and lodgings of pilgrims in the holy cities during the entire Haj season. The volunteers will be more concentrated in serving the pilgrims at the holy sites of Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah, especially Jamarat, Mashair Train stations, and Aziziyah during the Haj days,” he said, adding that these volunteers, under the leadership of over 100 captains and coordinators, will perform their assigned duties at their designated stations around the clock. There were 2,500 KMCC Haj volunteers for the Haj of 2017.
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Hajj: Lagos begins medical screening for intending pilgrims
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has commenced medical screening for intending pilgrims for the 2018 Hajj. Mr Abdulrahman Ishola, the Secretary to the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos.
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‘Haj selfies’ condemned by UK’s Haj and Umrah organisation
The trend of people taking selfies while performing Haj and Umrah has been condemned by the Association of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims) UK.
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