Golf buggies rolled out as KSA steps up Umrah planning
The presidency’s plans include the use of about 10 golf buggies to help those with special needs, as well as the elderly and ailing worshippers, to comfortably perform Umrah rituals.
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Thai pilgrims arrive in Jeddah on first direct flight
The first group of Umrah pilgrims from Thailand arrived in Saudi Arabia this week after the two countries restored full diplomatic ties earlier this year, a local newspaper reported.
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NAHCON directs state pilgrimage boards to prepare for 2022 hajj
The chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, has directed state Muslim pilgrims’ welfare boards and agencies to start immediate preparations for Hajj 2022.
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Mosques to be optimally utilized as Hajj mentoring facilities
Mosques will be optimally utilized for Hajj and Umroh mentoring facilities, as the Religious Affairs Ministry will run a program to bolster their functions, the ministry’s Hajj and Umroh Director General Hilman Latief stated.
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Forum on digital transformation of Hajj, Umrah visit system opens next week
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman will inaugurate the 21st Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah and Visit Research on Wednesday.
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‘Labaik Allahuma Labaik’: Umrah bookings pick up as COVID wave ebbs in Kashmir
After the subsiding of the Omicron threat, bookings for the holy Umrah pilgrimage have witnessed an increase in the Kashmir valley.
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Makkah emir reviews Ramadan preparations by government bodies
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and chairman of the Central Hajj Committee, chaired on Wednesday a meeting of the committee, which reviewed the plans and preparations of various government agencies and departments to provide the best possible services for the Umrah pilgrims during the upcoming Ramadan.
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Foreign pilgrims allowed Umrah during Ramadan 2022
In a major relief to Muslims across the world, Saudi Arabia has decided to allow foreign pilgrims to perform Umrah – lesser pilgrimage to Makkah, during the month of Ramadan this year.
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Prince Khaled launches 72 water, environment projects worth SR15 billion in Makkah
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, who is also the Governor of Makkah region launched on Sunday 72 water and environment projects in Makkah at a cost of more than SR15 billion.
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Tawakkalna app opens doors for Ramadan Umrah reservations
As the month of Ramadan approaches, the Tawakkalna application will open the doors for people to book the times for performing Umrah during the holy month.
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No age requirement needed to enter the Two Holy Mosques
There is no age requirement for Umrah pilgrims to enter the Two Holy Mosques, Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Saturday.
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Children aged 7 and above can now obtain permits to enter holy mosques
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Friday that children aged 7 and above can now obtain a permit to enter the two holy mosques provided the Tawakkalna application shows their health status as “immune” to ensure their safety.
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