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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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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