British Muslim’s Hajj tips on Twitter inspire pilgrims, allay anxiety
A British Muslim who intended to perform Hajj this year has been using Twitter to inspire pilgrims and help those who have anxiety disorders.
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Makkah deputy emir inspects preparations for pilgrims at Jeddah Hajj terminal, Holy Sites
Prince Badr started his tour of the Hajj terminal during which he was briefed on the progress of work and the operational plan to receive the pilgrims coming to perform the annual pilgrimage of Hajj.
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Kiswah of Kaaba raised to mark the beginning of Haj season
In preparation for Haj 1443/2022, the authorities in Makkah on Sunday raised the Kiswah (Ghilaf e Kaaba), the cloth that drapes the Kaaba by three metres, and covered the raised part with a two-metre-wide white cotton cloth (Ihram) on all four sides, an annual custom.
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Oman's quota of pilgrims raised by 2,000
The quota of pilgrims of the Sultanate of Oman for the Hajj season of 1443 AH has been raised by 2,000, bringing the total number of pilgrims to more than 8,000.
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Deadline for issuing Umrah permits is June 23
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that the last date for issuing the Umrah permits would be on the June 23 corresponding to 24 Dhu Al-Qaadah.
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Makkah Route Initiative contributed to serving us with ease
Pilgrims departing from Malaysia to perform this year’s Hajj rituals have praised the Makkah Route Initiative that contributed to offering all necessary services for Muslims in countries that the initiative is being implemented.
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More than 147,000 Hajj pilgrims reach Madinah, nearly 50,000 depart for Makkah
A total of 147,094 pilgrims of different nationalities had reached Madinah as of Saturday, arriving through air and land ports to perform Hajj this year.
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Saudi Passports staff trained to speak over 13 languages
Personnel of the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) have been trained to speak and communicate in more than 13 major languages of the world.
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Saudi Arabia hires Modi-linked firm to process Haj applications
The company tasked with collecting and facilitating applications from prospective Haj pilgrims living in western countries has at least one investor with close ties to India’s government, Middle East Eye reports.
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Indian man sets out on foot to perform Hajj
A thirty-year old young man from Athavanad, near Kottakkal, in Malappuram named Shihab Chottur set out on foot to perform Hajj.
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Humility, key to creating a strong bond with roommates
Concealing social status and education level from others’ knowledge is among the best ways to create a strong bond and harmony among haj pilgrims.
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Domestic pilgrims must take two more vaccines before Hajj
The Ministry of Health (MoH) stated that domestic pilgrims inside the Kingdom who will be doing Hajj must take two vaccines before performing the rituals.
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