Visit visa is not designated to perform Hajj
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has clarified that Hajj can be performed by those with the designated visa, in response to a query if there is a possibility to allow those who are holding a visit visa to perform the Hajj this year.
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Afghan man embarks on Hajj pilgrimage on his bicycle
Every year, Muslims across the globe embark on the long and cumbersome journey to perform Hajj to fulfill one of the fundamental tenets of Islam, but some aspirants go the extra mile and astonish the rest with their passion and enthusiasm for the sacred obligation.
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Prophet’s Mosque agency reveals determined times of visiting Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah
The Prophet's Mosque affairs agency in Madinah has revealed the determined times to pray in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah.
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Exhibition a key arm to enrich visitor’s experience through valuable collectibles, modern tech
The architecture of the Prophet’s Mosque, which spanned for more than 1,400 years, is a witness to the beauty and accuracy of Islamic architecture with its engineering designs and exquisite urban decorations.
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First batch of Iranian Hajj Pilgrims to leave for Saudi Arabia on June 13
The first flight that is going to take Iranian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj will leave on June 13, an official said.
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Pakistan stops private operators from collecting advance payments from Hajj pilgrims
Pakistan has barred private tour operators and individuals from collecting money from Hajj pilgrims in advance.
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Ministry warns domestic pilgrims against fake Hajj websites
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah warned people who wish to perform Hajj from inside the Kingdom against dealing with any suspicious websites claiming to help with the Hajj registration.
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Hajj 2022 from Algeria: new conditions on the menu
It is after being suspended for two consecutive years due to the sanitary conditions that the world has experienced following the spread of the “Corona” epidemic, that preparations for the new Hajj season have started in Algeria.
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Madinah governor inaugurates Prophet’s Mosque architecture exhibition
Madinah Region Governor Prince Faisal Bn Salman has inaugurated the Exhibition of the Prophet’s Holy Mosque Architecture, which displays the history of expansions the mosque.
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Umrah season for foreign pilgrims to end May 31
The current Umrah season for Muslims traveling to Saudi Arabia from outside the Kingdom will end on May 31.
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TH now offers ‘dam’, ‘qurban’ payment services through THiJARI application
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) says it will be providing 'dam' (penalty) and qurban (the act of offering sacrifice) payment services through the THiJARI application starting May 9 for would-be pilgrims during the Haj season this year.
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Hajj: Nearly 5,000 places for Tunisian pilgrims this season
Saudi Arabia has granted 4,972 places to Tunisian pilgrims for this Hajj season, against an average of 11 thousand in previous years, with a maximum age of 65 years and health procedures relating to the COVID-19 to be followed.
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