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How to apply for local Hajj registration in 2019?
Saudi Arabia has launched an online local hajj registration application process to apply and register for Hajj in KSA after paying the fee for the year 2019. However, the fee for local hajj booking and permit (Tasreeh) for Saudis and non-Saudis
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Dr. Amr Al-Maddah, chief planning and strategy officer at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Dr. Amr Al-Maddah has been the chief planning and strategy officer at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and an adviser to its minister, since February 2019. Up to 25,000 Hajj pilgrims in Mina this year will be issued with wearable high-tech smart
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High-tech ‘smart’ cards to keep Hajj pilgrims safe and secure
Up to 25,000 Hajj pilgrims in Mina this year will be issued wearable high-tech smart cards in a pilot program being launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The cards will store the pilgrims’ personal information, health status,
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Hajj and Umrah e-visas to be issued in minutes
Electronic visas for Hajj and Umrah pioneers will be issued inside minutes for different Hajj/Umrah crusades and organizations under plans by Saudi
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Ministry of Hajj, GACA Agree on Joint Plan to Receive 30 Million Umrah Performers by 2030
Dr. Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Benten , Minister of Hajj and Umrah received at his office in Makkah today the President of the General Authority of
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Hajj 2019: Saudi Arabia increases Pakistan’s quota by 5,000
Saudi Arabia has increased quota of Pakistani pilgrims for 2019 Hajj by 5000 Saudi Arabia and Pakistan ministers inked new Hajj agreement in
Read MoreMinistry of Hajj and Umrah pledges to further improve Hajj services
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, spoken to by the Vision Achievement Office, recently a workshop under the topic “The comprehensive scheme for pilgrims’ movement within the Hajj system, milestones and
Read MoreA Pakistani who saved money for 43 years to perform Hajj dies in Makkah
He saved money for 43 years: Going to Makkah to perform pilgrimage is the dream of every Muslim. It is also considerate that a Muslim can make every possible effort to visit the two grand mosques in Makkah and Madina. We have often heard that
Read More1,141,998 Hajj pilgrims have left Saudi Arabia so far, says Passport Department
According to the statistics issued by the Directorate General of Passports (Jawazat), Total number of Hajj pilgrims departing via land, air and sea ports of the Kingdom has reached 1,141,998. The directorate said the number of pilgrims leaving by
Read MoreThe storm in Makkah reveals the hidden door of the Holy Kaaba
Heavy Storm: During the Hajj 2018, a rare and unexpected storm hit Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The massive storm was observed on August 19, 2018. On Sunday, in noon the storms hit the Holy city. Heavy rains were also observed in Madina. The storm was
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