Filipino Pilgrims Embark on Hajj After Years of Sacrifice and Saving
Manila- About 5,300 Filipino Muslims began departing for Saudi Arabia this week to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with special
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OPINION: Hajj in Trustworthy Hands and Sleepless Leadership
This is no figure of speech. The Saudi leadership quite literally does not sleep during Hajj. Year after year, the
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More Flights, Visa Rules Eased for Indian ‘Umrah’ Pilgrims: Saudi Haj Minister
New Delhi – Saudi Arabia has revised its visa regulations and increased dedicated flights from India. The announcement was made
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OPINION: Hajj exuded Saudi Arabia’s unwavering commitment in serving pilgrims
By Afreen Baig and Zahack Tanvir Saudi Arabia has demonstrated remarkable empathy in ensuring that pilgrims fulfill their spiritual obligations
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Defying high prices, Muslim pilgrims head to Mecca for haj
Reuters Abu Rahal was one of more than 2 million haj pilgrims expected to attend the 2023 pilgrimage season this
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Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected after lifting of COVID measures
Associated Press The year before, some 2.5 million Muslims had taken part. Some 2 million Muslim pilgrims officially began the
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EXPLAINER: What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?
Mecca (AP) — Over 2 million Muslims will take part in this week’s Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of
Read MoreSaudi-Iran thaw improves haj services for Iranian pilgrims
Mecca (Reuters) – Iranian haj pilgrims travelled to evening prayers in Mecca’s Grand Mosque in a brand new bus this
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Nearly 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia so far for annual Hajj pilgrimage
Mecca (AP) — Muslim pilgrims streamed into the holy city of Mecca on Friday ahead of the start of Hajj
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Ambitious Saudi plans to ramp up Hajj could face challenges from climate change
Mecca (AP) — Saudi Arabia has ambitious plans to welcome millions more pilgrims to Islam’s holiest sites. But as climate
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