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Amid COVID-19 fears, Saudi ban hits Umra pilgrims
The ban on Umra pilgrims imposed by Saudi Arabia from Thursday over fears of COVID-19 has hit hundreds of Keralites preparing to fly to Jeddah. The Saudi government’s announcement reached the State on Thursday morning, triggering panic and
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PILGRIMS ‘STONE THE DEVIL’
Almost 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims took part on Sunday in the “stoning of the devil”, the last major ritual of the annual Haj pilgrimage. Carrying pebbles in the scorching heat, worshippers made their way across Mina Valley near Mecca
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Umrah pilgrims now free to move around Saudi Arabia
Millions of Umrah pilgrims are to be granted the freedom to visit anywhere in the Kingdom during their stay, the Saudi Cabinet decided on Tuesday. Muslims making the holy pilgrimage will be allowed to tour anywhere in the country as part of Saudi
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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
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Saudia reinforces fleet to transport 1.2 million pilgrims
Saudi Arabian Airlines said it has fortified its armada of 165 air ship with 17 new planes to have the option to move around 1.2 million household
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July 2 is the last date of entry for Umrah pilgrims, says Saudi ministry
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah has reported that Tuesday, July 2, will be the latest day of passage into the Kingdom for travelers who have just been
Read MoreSmart bracelets for Umrah pilgrims with GPS technology
The National Committee for Haj and Umrah is presenting exceptional wrist trinkets for the explorers. An armlet will be furnished with the GPS innovation and to contain every single individual datum of the explorer including name, convenience and
Read More7% rise in Umrah pilgrims this year, says ministry
As per security sources around 4,500 expatriates, Arabs and Asians have been extradited from the nation since the start of 2019, reports Al-Qabas daily. The every day included, each one of those expelled were living arrangement and work law
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Launches Online Portal for Qatari Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia declared on Tuesday that its inviting Qataris who are trying to perform Umrah ceremonies. It included that it has committed an online stage for worshippers from the Gulf state. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah clarified that the
Read MoreSaudi Arabia agrees to abolish Umrah tax of SR 2,000 on Pakistani Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has agreed to waive 2,000-riyal tax imposed on Pakistanis performing Umrah every year on the request of Prime Minister Imran Khan, a media report said Wednesday. The Senate Standing Committee on Religious Affairs was informed on
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