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Essential items for women pilgrims during Hajj season

Packing a travel bag for Hajj pilgrimage is different from normal trip

Published 10 Jun, 2024 10:38am

Life & Style

Hajj: Sania Mirza to embark on ‘journey of lifetime’

Former Indian tennis player urges people to keep her in their thoughts, prayers

Published 09 Jun, 2024 05:31pm

World

No place for ‘political slogans’ during Hajj: Saudi minister

Minister says Kingdom leadership committed to ensuring Hajj embodies ‘highest levels of devotion’

Updated 07 Jun, 2024 11:24pm

World

Zilhaj moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eidul Azha to be celebrated on June 16

June 7 marks start of Hajj pilgrimage

Updated 07 Jun, 2024 01:31am

Pakistan

Pakistan reiterates call for Hajj pilgrims to take precautions against heatstroke

Weather forecast indicates 'humidity of 25%, rain close to zero, and maximum temperature of 44 degrees'

Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:29pm

World

Saudi Arabia warns of above-average heat during the Hajj

Last year more than 1.8 million Muslims took part in the Hajj, official figures show

Published 04 Jun, 2024 09:17pm

World

UAE tightens regulations on Hajj, Umrah services

Operators can be slapped with fines of up to 50,000 dirhams if they did not obtain prior approval before receiving requests

Published 27 May, 2024 02:57pm

World

Saudi Arabia prohibits visa holders from entering Makkah during Hajj

The ban would be valid from May 23 to June 21

Published 24 May, 2024 09:23am

World

Scorching temperatures forecast for Hajj

Saudi authorities are preparing for what they anticipate will be record numbers of pilgrims

Published 19 May, 2024 10:24am

World

Saudi Arabia upgrades 4,000km of roads for Hajj

This included resurfacing 158 kilometers of roads

Published 12 May, 2024 11:45am

World

Saudi Arabia gears up to receive over two million Hajj pilgrims

Hajj ministry assigns 3,500 staff members to cater to needs of pilgrims

Published 05 May, 2024 11:18am

Pakistan

Hajj pilgrims urged to ensure vaccination five days before departure

Says vaccination is mandatory requirement

Published 04 May, 2024 10:31pm

Pakistan

Hajj not justified without govt permission: Ashrafi

Adds that Saudi govt is making excellent arrangements for Hajj

Published 02 May, 2024 04:53pm

World

Hajj 2024: Pilgrims required to display Nusuk Card at all times

New tagging system launched to stop unauthorized pilgrims

Published 02 May, 2024 08:46am

World

Saudi Arabia’s Fatwa council declares permit mandatory for Hajj

Calls for strict adherence to established regulations

Published 27 Apr, 2024 08:51pm

Pakistan

Registration of pilgrims under private Hajj scheme in progress: Ashrafi

Says certain private tour operators were offering Hajj packages at ‘more affordable rate’

Published 21 Apr, 2024 12:17am

Pakistan

Govt announces Hajj flight operation schedule

The flights will continue from May 9 to June 9

Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:59pm

Life & Style

Saudi Arabia revises Umrah visas duration

Ministry emphasises change aims to better manage influx and activities of pilgrims

Published 15 Apr, 2024 11:41pm

Pakistan

Hajj flights in Pakistan to begin on May 9

Smartphones a must for all pilgrims, says ministry’s spokesperson

Updated 05 Apr, 2024 10:23pm

Pakistan

Caretaker govt announces major changes in Hajj Policy 2024

Pakistani students studying in Saudi universities to be appointed local moavineen

Published 15 Nov, 2023 10:11pm

Pakistan

‘Road to Makkah’ project to be expanded to Karachi airport

Govt to introduce special scarves for women pilgrims, says interim religious minister

Updated 05 Oct, 2023 11:20pm

Sports

Shahid Afridi unhappy about people filming him secretly

All veteran cricketers should focus on lower-level cricket, say Afridi

Updated 21 Sep, 2023 11:46pm

Pakistan

Pakistani Hajj official dies at Arafat Plain dressed in Ihram

Azam Chandio suffered a heart attack during Hajj

Updated 29 Jun, 2023 09:10am

Life & Style

Priest converts to Islam after series of dreams, performs first Hajj

Former priest led thousand of his followers to Islam

Published 27 Jun, 2023 08:38pm

World

Huge crowds swarm from Makkah for Hajj climax

Saudi officials say this year's Hajj could be the biggest in history

Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:51pm

Pakistan

Dar says his statement on parliamentarians going for Hajj was ‘misconstrued’

Clarifies govt did not bear their expenses for holy journey

Updated 25 Jun, 2023 09:10pm

World

Huge crowds circle Kaaba as Hajj begins in Saudi heat

Islam’s holiest site is expected to host over 2m worshippers from 160 countries

Published 25 Jun, 2023 05:52pm

World

Millions head to Makkah for huge hajj in Saudi heat

This year's hajj could break attendance records

Updated 23 Jun, 2023 08:39pm

World

Israel says hoped-for direct Haj flights to Saudi Arabia won’t happen now

Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi says normalisation is 'a ways off' because it will hinge on addressing strains between Riyadh and Washington

Published 19 Jun, 2023 05:26pm

Pakistan

Pakistan begins Hajj flight operations

Road to Makkah facility will be expanded across the country next year, says Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah

Updated 21 May, 2023 04:12pm