2022 Hajj: President Buhari flags off maiden flight for 43,000 intending pilgrims
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday flagged off the maiden flight of the 2022 Hajj exercise, were a total of 43,000 intending Nigerian pilgrims would be airlifted to the Holy Land (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia to perform this year's Hajj.
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Sri Lankan Muslims permitted to fly for Hajj; must transfer USD 1,500 from overseas
The Sri Lankan government has decided to permit its Muslim citizens to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Haj on the condition that they pay USD 1,500 in foreign currency from abroad without affecting the nation's crisis-hit economy, according to media reports on Thursday.
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Ministry warns against bogus Hajj operators, online accounts
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has warned the public against bogus online accounts and Hajj service providers who claim to provide Hajj services and packages at lower prices.
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First ‘Makkah Route’ pilgrims flight from Indonesia arrives in Madinah
The first batch of Indonesian pilgrims who benefited from the "Makkah Route Initiative” arrived at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah on Thursday.
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Saudi Arabia: Western pilgrims no longer able to book Hajj via travel agencies
Just weeks before the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia has introduced new rules which mean prospective travellers from western countries must now book their visits to Mecca through a government website, rather than via travel agencies.
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Hajj: New pilgrims to pay GH¢39,000
The National Hajj Board has announced the 2022 Hajj package for prospective pilgrims pegging the total cost of the trip at GH¢39,000 for new pilgrims.
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Hajj journey begins after hiatus for Turkish faithful
The annual Muslim pilgrimage known as the hajj is an emotional experience for the faithful. This year, it became more so as Turkish would-be pilgrims set...
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Saudi Arabia opens e-registration to pilgrims from Europe, America and Australia for Hajj
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah enabled pilgrims from Europe, America and Australia to register electronically for this year's Hajj season.
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Hajj Terminal is the venue of first-ever DBF Islamic Arts Biennale
The Diriyah Biennale Foundation (DBF) has announced that the inaugural edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale will take place at the iconic Hajj Terminal in the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, from 23 January to 23 April 2023.
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Elaf and RezLive sign MoU for a new Umrah services platform management company
Elaf Group, the leading hospitality, travel and tourism brand in Saudi Arabia, has signed a memorandum of understanding with RezLive.com, a leading business-to-business travel distribution platform. According to the agreement, both parties will explore the possibility of establishing a new Umrah services company.
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Woman wishing to perform Hajj cannot add Mahram performed Hajj in last 5 years
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stated that women who seek to perform Hajj this year, cannot add a Mahram (male guardian) who has already performed the ritual of Hajj during the last 5 years.
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Al-Zamazemah Company sets out operation plan for Hajj season
The Al-Zamazameh Company has set out its operation plan for this year’s Hajj season, including discontinuing the distribution of 20-liter Zamzam water bottles to pilgrims and replacing them with 330-ml capacity ones.
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