Deleting companions in Hajj reservation is possible, but with one condition
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed the possibility of deleting one of the companions in the Hajj reservation, but added that to do that one condition must be ensured.
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Crowds flock to opening of the inaugural Madinah Book Fair
More than 200 publishers and other related organizations are taking part in the inaugural Madinah Book Fair, which began on Thursday at the King Salman bin Abdelaziz Center for Exhibitions and Conferences.
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First group of Pakistani pilgrims under Makkah Route initiative's lands in Jeddah
The first batch of Pakistani pilgrims who benefited from the Makkah Route Initiative arrived on Thursday at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah.
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Indonesian Hajj travel agents scramble to adapt to new system
Indonesian Hajj travel agents must adapt to Saudi Arabia’s new policy that enforces online booking for visiting Mecca, Syam Resfiadi, chairperson of the Indonesia Hajj and Umrah Travel Association (SAPUHI), said.
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Pakistan Cost of govt’s Hajj package lowest compared to other countries
This year’s cost of government Hajj 2022 scheme is still lowest among other countries and three star accommodation with comfortable rooms have also been provided to intending pilgrims in both holy cities under government hajj scheme, Director General Abrar Ahmed Mirza in Saudi Arabia said on Friday.
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MTN Ghana Presents Smart High-end Devices To Hajj Pilgrims
MTN Ghana has embarked on another benevolence exercise by supporting the National Hajj Board with smart high-end devices valued at GHc62, 000.
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Saudi Arabia reopens Masjid Al Kheyf for pilgrims after two years
As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia starts receiving Hajj pilgrims from across the globe, Masjid Al Kheyf has been reopened for them to pray after a two-year long closure.
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Jeddah Islamic Port receives first group of Hajj pilgrims
The first group of Hajj pilgrims traveling by ship arrived in Jeddah from Sudan on Friday.
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Illegal immigrants nabbed over bogus Hajj websites in Saudi Arabia
Saudi police had arrested two illegal expatriates suspected of running websites promoting bogus campaigns for the next month’s Hajj pilgrimage, local media reported.
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Almost 300,000 apply in Saudi e-draw for Hajj, ministry says
A total of 297,444 applications have been registered in the electronic draw for citizens and residents inside the Kingdom for the 2022 Hajj season, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said on Wednesday.
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297,444 applications registered in e-draw for domestic pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Wednesday that 297,444 applications have registered in the electronic draw by citizens and residents with valid residency in the Kingdom for the 1443H/2022 Hajj season, comprising of 62 percent men and 38 percent of women.
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Hot weather in Makkah, pilgrims told to take precautions, avoid heat stroke
The current temperature in Saudi Arabia can reach up to 48 degrees Celsius during the day and can cause heat stroke to pilgrims if they do not take precautions, said the Malaysian Haj Delegation head Datuk Seri Syed Saleh Abdul Rahman.
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