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First Batch of Iranian Pilgrims Depart for Hajj

The first group of Iranian pilgrims departed Imam Khomeini International Airport for Medina on Sunday morning.

First Afghan pilgrims to depart for Hajj on Sunday

Afghan pilgrims will begin their trips to Saudi Arabia on Sunday to perform this year’s Hajj, with excitement high among participants of the holy pilgrimage that was previously restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prophet’s Museum enrich faith motive for Two Holy Mosques visitors

Minister of Commerce and Acting Minister of Media Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi has visited the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization in Madinah, where he was briefed on the various sections of the exhibition including the civilized technical models, modern Atlases, and refereed encyclopedias.

Hajj 2022 requests exceed 390,000

The number of applicants wishing to perform Hajj ritual this year have exceeded more than 390,000 requests through the Eatamarna app, and the e-track for domestic pilgrims, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Hisham Saed said.

Garuda Indonesia Flights Almost Fully Occupied Ahead of Hajj

Garuda Indonesia president director Irfan Setiaputra said that Garuda's flight occupancy is starting to almost fully occupy ahead of hajj season with the seat load factor to nearly 100 percent.