President Buhari performs Umrah ritual in Makkah
President Muhammadu Buhari and the accompanying delegation in the early hours of Thursday performed the rituals of UMRAH (Lesser Hajj) in Makkah, in the
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Ministry of Hajj cancels condition of 15-day mandatory interval between two Umrahs
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has canceled its earlier directive to impose a gap of 15 days between the performance of two Umrah pilgrimages.
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Performing Umrah, Imran Khan prays for peace, prosperity of Pakistan, Ummah
Imran Khan and First Lady Bushra Maneka-Khan performed Umrah pilgrimage along with an accompanying delegation late Saturday, the first day of the prime minister's three-day visit to Saudi A
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Malaysian umrah pilgrims share experience of returning to Holy Land
The dream of Malaysian pilgrims to perform umrah has finally come true after it was delayed for almost two years following the COVID-19 outbreak around the world, including Saudi Arabia, which forced the kingdom to close its borders to foreign pilgrims.
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First full Friday prayers at Two Holy Mosques
After more than a year and a half, Muslims worldwide were delighted to see Friday prayers at the Two Holy mosques return to full capacity.
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India calls review meet on Oct 28
The Indian Ministry of Minority Affairs has called a review meeting to oversee registration and application process of pilgrims from India for Hajj 2022 on October 28.
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Pilgrim services in the spotlight at GITEX Dubai
As part of the Saudi Ministry of Interior’s pavilion at GITEX Technology Week 2021 in Dubai this week, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah showcased the state-of-the-art technologies it employs to deliver the services the Kingdom provides to pilgrims and other visitors.
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Makkah court revokes fines slapped on Umrah companies for visa violations
The Administrative Court of Appeals in Makkah issued a final verdict canceling fines imposed on Umrah companies for violating regulations.
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Hajj Ministry participates in Dubai GITEX event
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia participated in the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion at GITEX Technology Week 2021 in Dubai to showcase the most prominent technologies in the field of services being provided by the Kingdom to pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors.
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Limited space in Mina hindering national hajj quota increase: ministry
The Religious Affairs Ministry has acknowledged limited space in Mina Valley, which would be densely crowded during the annual Hajj ritual, as a challenge to seeking an increase in the national hajj quota from Saudi Arabia.
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Social distancing stickers from all over Grand Mosque is being removed
Workers have begun removing social distancing stickers from indoor and outdoor corridors, squares and facilities of the Grand Mosque.
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Muslims perform Fajr prayer at Grand Mosque amid new atmosphere after lifting social distancing
Muslims performed Al-Fajr prayer Sunday at the Grand Mosque amid atmosphere full of faith. The mosque received large numbers of worshipers and Umrah performers after easing COVID-19 precautionary measures, canceling social distancing between worshipers, and allowing the Grand Mosque to operate at full capacity.
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