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Gazi Abbas Shahid June 14, 2025 10:56 PM IST
Saudi King Salman has asked officials to arrange proper accommodations and food for Iranian pilgrims who are in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2025, but are unable to return home due the Iran-Israel war.
Victor Dasgupta June 8, 2025 7:54 AM IST
The decision is primarily intended to prevent visa misuse and unauthorised participation in the Hajj pilgrimage, even though Saudi authorities have not issued an official public statement related to this.
Gazi Abbas Shahid June 5, 2025 4:23 PM IST
Pilgrims from every corner of the world have begun Hajj 2025 rituals under the open skies of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, braving the searing desert sun, with temperatures often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, presently a challenge, especially for the women and the elderly.
Victor Dasgupta June 2, 2025 7:35 AM IST
Hajj is performed between the 8th and 12th (or 13th) days of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar.
Gazi Abbas Shahid May 17, 2025 6:20 PM IST
Urging Saudi Arabia to restore its private Hajj quota for Islamabad, Pakistan's religious affairs ministry stated that due to technical difficulties and inability to pay fees to certain service providers, 67,000 aspiring pilgrims failed to register for Hajj 2025 before the due date.
Gazi Abbas Shahid April 26, 2025 12:23 AM IST
Muslims who wish to perform the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage can apply for the necessary Hajj permit via online platforms like Absher and Muqeem.
Tahir Qureshi April 18, 2025 9:43 PM IST
CHGO has to arrange transport, accommodation, and essential things for the pilgrims.
Tahir Qureshi April 15, 2025 5:59 PM IST
Some CHGOs were unable to meet the Saudi Arabian deadline.
Tahir Qureshi April 14, 2025 10:02 PM IST
This is Saudi Arabia's latest announcement.
Victor Dasgupta April 14, 2025 1:53 PM IST
SP Tiwari has said that in the cover numbers where children are included, other Hajj pilgrims will still be able to proceed on the pilgrimage.
Nivedita Dash April 10, 2025 9:42 AM IST
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said in a statement that those wishing to perform Hajj will only be allowed to do so if they book through the relevant Saudi platforms that provide authorised Hajj visas.
Gazi Abbas Shahid April 7, 2025 10:11 PM IST
Saudi Arabia has arrested over 18,000 foreign nationals within a week, following Riyadh's decision to temporarily suspend the issuance of certain visas to citizens of 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh ahead of Hajj 2025.
Nivedita Dash February 17, 2025 3:19 PM IST
Saudi Arabia has announced to refund the amount of Hajj in some cases. It was said that if a Hajj pilgrim dies before the journey or meets with a traffic accident due to which he is unable to perform Hajj, then the entire refund of the reservation will be given to the wife of the pilgrim.
Nivedita Dash February 14, 2025 3:12 PM IST
o on Haj. Saudi has banned bringing children along for Haj, changed the payment method and implemented a single-entry visa for travelers from 14 countries. These changes have ended the old traditions of Haj pilgrimage, due to which many people will not be able to fulfill their dream of going on Haj. This has also raised the question that why is the Saudi government making Haj pilgrimage difficult.
Kumar Utkarsh February 13, 2025 7:31 PM IST
Saudi Arabia says major Hajj 2025 reforms, such as new visa rules and payment options, are designed to make the journey better for Muslims going on pilgrimage. They will also have a child ban to assist with safety in Mecca and Medina, and first-timers are prioritized.
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