How does Saudi Arabia plan to revive Hajj and Umrah sector?
Saudi Arabia is planning to revive the hajj and umrah sectors of the Kingdom through greater cooperation between private and public entities. According to a report published by Arab News, the move will allow the kingdom to expand services to pilgrims visiting the two holiest sites for Muslims, Makkah and Madinah.
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Umrah pilgrims want travel agencies punished for charging extra
The Bangladesh Pilgrim and Haji Welfare Council has asked the government to shut down the travel agencies for charging exorbitant prices for Biman Bangladesh Airlines tickets on the Dhaka-Jeddah route.
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Saudi Arabia launches Virtual Black Stone initiative for Holy Mosques
On Monday, Saudi Arabia launched the “Virtual Black Stone” initiative in cooperation with the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research at Umm Al-Qura University. The initiative plans to use virtual reality and digital experiences to stimulate real reality.
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Ministry of Hajj allows foreign pilgrims aged 12 and above to perform Umrah
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that foreign pilgrims aged 12 years and above will be allowed to enter the Kingdom and perform Umrah. The ministry lifted its earlier decision to allow only foreign pilgrims at the age of 18 or above to perform pilgrimage.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov Meets Royalty During His Religious Trip
Khabib Nurmagomedov visits Mecca on a pilgrimage and shares beautiful photos. Here's more about the retired fighters trip.
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National Hajj Commission of Nigeria commends Ghana for annual subsidy on Hajj pilgrimage
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commended the Government of Ghana for its continued support to the local Muslim community.
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Tunisia: Over 219,000 applicants register for 2022 Hajj season
The number of applicants for the 2022 Hajj season has reached over 219,000, said officer at the Religious Affairs Ministry's Hajj and Umrah General Directorate Samir Ben Nessib.
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Colored indicators added to Eatmarna, Tawakkalna apps to avoid congestion at Two Holy Mosques
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has updated the Eatmarna and Tawakkalna applications with adding colored indicators showing the status of congestion during peak time at the Two Holy Mosques.
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Hajj Organizer Association Asks for 3 Quarantine Options for Umrah Pilgrims
Indonesia Hajj and Umrah Organizers Association (Amphuri) asked the govt to relax quarantine rules for umrah pilgrims returning to Indonesia.
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Saudi Arabia allows foreign Umrah pilgrims to stay up to 30 days
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that foreign Umrah pilgrims can now once more extend their duration of stay to 30 days from the previously allowed 10 days, the Saudi Gazette has reported.
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Hajj quota will be distributed in the 60
A parliamentary panel was informed on Tuesday that under the Hajj Policy 2022, the Hajj quota will be distributed to a ratio of 60:40 – 60 percent allocation for government pilgrims and 40 percent for tour operators.
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Yunus Emre Insitute’s exhibition rediscovers Ottoman hajj route
The London branch of Yunus Emre Insitute (YEE) launched a new exhibition focusing on the Ottoman hajj route on Nov. 18. Accompanied by a series of talks, “The Sacred Journey: Rediscovering the Ottoman Hajj Route Exhibition” will remain open for visitors until Dec. 17.
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