'Only 6 tour operators approved for Hajj bookings'
GreaterKashmir: The Divisional Administration Kashmir has cautioned the public against the operations of unregistered Tour Operators who are luring the gullible people for Hajj booking. “It has come to the
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Direct Haj flights from Ozar airport on the cards
NASHIK: The private airline, Jet Airways, has firmed up its plans to start special flights from Nashik to Jeddah for the Haj pilgrims of Nashik and it.
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Umrah: NAHCON warns against overstay, says violators risk 6-mo
Daily Trust: The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged Nigerian Umrah pilgrims currently in Saudi Arabia for the 2018 Umrah (lesser hajj) exercise not to overstay their visa expiry date.
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Makkah Millennium Hotel appoints new cluster GM
Makkah Millennium Hotel and Towers, located by the Holy Haram Piazza in front of King Fahd Gate, has appointed Saad Khayat as its new cluster general manager.
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Maldives Hajj Corporation starts looking for volunteers for this year's pilgrimage
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Geo-tourism plots a path to Saudi Vision 2030
RIYADH: Geo-tourism, a niche market with considerable growth prospects sustaining or enhancing the distinctive geographical character of a place — along with its environment, heritage, aesthetics, culture and the well-being of its residents — is in the focus to diversify the tourism sector in the Kingdom, which is undergoing transformation in line with Vision 2030.
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Eid Al-Fitr prayer performed throughout Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Muslims performed Eid Al-Fitr prayer throughout Saudi Arabia on Friday morning. In Makkah, the prayer was performed at the Grand Holy Mosque and led by Imam of the Grand Mosque Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid. In Madinah, more than one million worshipers performed Eid Al-Fitr prayer at the Prophet’s Holy Mosque. The prayer was attended by Prince Faisal bin Salman bin
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Over 2m worshipers attend Khatm Al-Qur’an at the Grand Mosque
Amid ample and integrated services, under the direct supervision of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, over two million worshipers including visitors, Umrah pilgrims, citizens and expatriates witnessed on Wednesday Khatm Al-Qur’an at the Grand Mosque.
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Over 2 million worshippers attend last Qur’an recitation of Ramadan
JEDDAH: More than 2 million worshippers gathered at Makkah’s Grand Mosque to attend the last night of the Qur’an recitation during the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The prayers, during which verses of the Qur’an were recited, were led by Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Sudais. At the same time, hundreds of thousands of worshippers flocked to the Prophet’s Mosque in
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First Hajj Flight To Leave For Saudi Arabia On July 16
The first Hajj flight of Government Hajj Scheme is likely to leave for Saudi Arabia on July 16, said official of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.
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Garuda Indonesia launches 'umrah' donation program
Members of Garuda Indonesias GarudaMiles can now donate their miles for an umrah (minor haj) trip for underprivileged citizens following the launch of the airlines umrah donation scheme.
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FaceOf: Sheikh Ali Ahmad Mulla, muezzin of the Grand Mosque in Makkah
JEDDAH: Sheikh Ali Ahmad Mulla has been muezzin (the caller for prayer) of the Grand Mosque in Makkah since 1975. He is considered one of the most famous muezzins at the Grand Mosque for the past 40 years and his voice is recognized by most guests that visit the mosque. Mulla was born in June 1945 in Makkah, and grew up in a family where working as a muezzin is a family
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