Egypt - These categories are banned from Hajj this year
The General Federation of Egyptians in Saudi Arabia revealed on Tuesday the categories that will be prevented from performing the Hajj this year: along with the costs that the Egyptian citizen will bear to perform these rituals.
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Hajj and Umrah Ministry cancels Umrah host visa
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that it has canceled the Umrah host visa, noting that they will announce through their official channels if there are any developments regarding it.
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NAHCON Rates Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board High In Hajj Preparation, Transparency
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has rated Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board high for having the best system of Hajj fare collection and
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People Wearing Shorts Banned From Entering Masjid al-Haram and Nabawi
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that pilgrims wearing shorts are banned from entering the two holy mosques, Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid Al Nabawi in Madinah.
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Avanceon secures Rs750 million project for Masjid Al-Haram expansion
Avanceon Saudi for Energy Co WLL, a subsidiary of Avanceon FZE, has secured an approximately Rs750 million project to execute SCADA solution for the Masjid Al-Haram Expansion Project in Makkah, a statement said.
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Haj operators hit by new virus protocols
BAHRAIN’S leading pilgrim tour operators have welcomed the latest coronavirus precautionary protocols adopted by Haj and Umrah authorities, but acknowledged they would have a negative impact on the business.
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Final Quota Announcement For J&K Expected By Mar 1
The final quota of Hajj 2022 for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is expected by March 1 and that it depends on the quota whether all pilgrims registered till February 15 would perform Haj or the Haj committee would go for draws.
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Emirates Airline agrees to promote Saudi tourism
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) signed in Riyadh a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Airline to promote Saudi tourism, attract travelers, enrich the travel experience, develop services and exchange information.
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Ministry proposes Hajj package of Rp45 million
The Indonesian Religious Affairs Ministry, as the authority on national Hajj and Umrah travel, has proposed that Rp45,053,368 (US$3,153) be charged per person for Hajj pilgrimage this year.
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Umrah Pilgrimage for Iranians Not Likely This Year
Hojat-ol-Islam Seyed Abdol Fattah Navab, the representative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs, said there is little time for preparing the grounds for participation of Iranians in Umrah.
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Trial runs for public transport buses in Makkah
MAKKAH: The trial phase for a public transport bus project in Makkah was launched on Tuesday by the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites, on the track linking the Haramain Express train station in the Rusaifa district and the Jabal Omar station near the courtyards of the Grand Mosque. The project is one of the initiatives from the Doyof Al Rahman Program, the
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‘11,000 register for 2022 Hajj from J&K, Ladakh’
At least 11,000 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have registered for the Hajj this year. Today was the last date for the registration for Hajj.
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