Ministry clarifies way to change health status through Eatamarna in case there is error
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has clarified the way of changing the health status for individuals and their companions through Eatamarna app in case there is an error in their accounts.
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Grand Mosque authorities respond to over 800,000 inquiries from Umrah pilgrims, visitors
As many as 800,000 Umrah performers and visitors have benefited from the program of answering questions, overseen by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, represented by the General Administration for Guidance Affairs.
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Saudi dialogue sessions to stimulate creativity and innovation in Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia hosted a two-day session of virtual dialogue this week, aimed at “stimulating creativity and innovation in the field of Hajj and Umrah.”
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Hajj costs in Bangladesh high among neighbours
The cost of performing hajj is relatively high in Bangladesh when compared to its neighbouring countries like India, Pakistan, Indonesia and Malaysia. A Bangladeshi pilgrim has to pay a minimum of $5,332 for performing hajj this year, which is 47% more ($3,627) than for a pilgrim in Pakistan, and 93% more ($2,763) for one in
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Govt likely to miss May 31 deadline
Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh, a platform of around 1,500 private hajj agencies, said it is certain that the scheduled date for commencing the hajj flight would be missed as all procedures in this regard have not been finished yet.
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Minister Yaqut Visits Saudi Arabia to Ensure 2022 Hajj Pilgrimage Services
Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas left for Saudi Arabia in the early hours of Wednesday, May 18, 2022. The visit was reportedly aimed at ensuring that Indonesian hajj pilgrims will be able to depart starting June 4, 2022.
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SDFA calls on establishments to join food transportation monitoring initiative during Hajj 2022
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has called on establishments to join the food transportation monitoring initiative during the upcoming Hajj season.
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Saudi Arabia strictly bans Zam Zam water in checked-in luggage on all flights
Saudi General Civil Aviation issued a notification of the new guidelines, restricting the Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from carrying Aab-e-Zamzam water bottles inside checked-in baggage back to their countries.
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Pakistani man rides bike for 50 days to reach Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrimage
A Pakistani man travelled to Saudi Arabia by motorbike, completing his journey in 50 days, to perform the Umrah pilgrimage.
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UAE announces Hajj 2022 conditions for its citizens
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments and the National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management (NCEMA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced this year's Hajj conditions for its citizens.
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Morocco in Talks with Saudi Authorities to Prepare Hajj 2022
Ahmed Taoufiq, Morocco’s Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs said on Tuesday that he is in daily contact with the Saudi Arabian authorities to prepare for the 2022 pilgrimage.
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Cheap-rate accommodation for pilgrims in Makkah top priority of govt
Additional Secretary In-charge of Ministry of Religious Affairs Aftab Akbar Durrani Tuesday said that cheap-rate accommodation in Makkah for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage top priority of the government and the first flight to take pilgrims to Saudi Arabia is expected in the first week of June.
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