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Saudi Arabia’s Fatwa council declares permit mandatory for Hajj

Calls for strict adherence to established regulations

Published 27 Apr, 2024 08:51pm

World

Hajj 2024: Saudis warn pilgrims of unauthorized operators, fake websites

The Kingdom emphasizes using officially approved channels for pilgrimage plans

Updated 27 Apr, 2024 09:37am

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

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

World

Saudi Arabia begins issuing visas for Hajj

Hajj season will fall between June 14 and 19

Published 06 Mar, 2024 01:02am

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia imposes SAR 50,000 fine for Hajj without permit

The violation could also lead to a 6-month prison sentence

Published 25 Feb, 2024 10:16pm

World

Saudi Arabia announces jail sentence for seeking donation during Hajj season

Authorities say violators could face up to seven-year prison time

Published 18 Feb, 2024 03:06pm

Pakistan

Pak Hajj App launched to facilitate pilgrims

Users will be provided with unique ID

Published 23 Dec, 2023 11:47am

Pakistan

Govt lifts 5-year ban on second Hajj for pilgrims

Application submission date for Hajj 2024 extended till Dec 22

Published 12 Dec, 2023 06:25pm

Pakistan

Govt authorised 15 banks to remain open on weekend for Hajj 2024 forms

Forms can be submitted till December 12 throughout the country

Published 08 Dec, 2023 08:18pm

Pakistan

Govt announces opening of Hajj 2024 applications from today

Around 89,605 Pakistanis will perform Hajj under the government scheme

Published 27 Nov, 2023 09:01pm

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

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

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

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

Pakistan

Inflation, rupee devaluation impact Hajj package, ‘but not’ for expats’

Hajj applications are to be collected from March 16

Updated 11 Mar, 2023 02:34pm

Pakistan

Hajj likely to cost ‘over Rs1 million’ per pilgrim under govt scheme

PIA Hajj operations to start from May 21, Hajj quota increased for expatriates

Updated 05 Mar, 2023 10:06am

World

Hajj 2023: Saudi Arabia ends limit on pilgrim numbers

You need a bank account to apply, says Pakistan's minister

Updated 10 Jan, 2023 11:44am