Hajj pilgrims must meet several conditions before and after arrival in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued several guidelines that theHajj pilgrims must comply with before and upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Hajj Ministry trains 421 Turkish pilgrim group leaders in Ankara
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has trained 421 Turkish leaders of Hajj groupings (Tafweej) in Ankara to facilitate the performance of Hajj rituals by the pilgrims.
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First batches of one million foreign pilgrims head for Saudi Arabia for lifetime spiritual journey
Around one million pilgrims will stream to Saudi Arabia from all corners of the globe over the coming weeks for the first full capacity Hajj season after the breakout of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.
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No Umrah permits after 15 Dhul Qadah
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that the last date for issuing permits to perform Umrah this season is the 15th Dhul Qadah, corresponding to June 4.
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First Hajj flight from Bangladesh departs for Saudi Arabia within Makkah Route initiative
The first Hajj flight of pilgrims, who are benefiting from the Makkah Route initiative, departed from Bangladesh on Sunday through the initiative's hall at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka.
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First Hajj flights from Malaysia, Bangladesh arrive in Saudi Arabia
The first Hajj flights from Malaysia and Bangladesh arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday within the Makkah Route initiative.
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‘Makkah Route’ expanded in Turkey and Ivory Coast for Hajj 2023
The Ministry of Interior expanded the “Makkah Route” initiative to Turkey and Ivory Coast for this year. The initiative will now serve in seven countries including Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Morocco and Bangladesh since launching the initiative for the first time in 2019.
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign pact to facilitate Hajj and Umrah travel
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have announced the signing of an agreement to implement the ‘Road to Makkah’ project aimed at simplifying the immigration procedures for Pakistani Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
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Residents without permits banned from entering Makkah starting Monday
The General Directorate of Public Security has announced that residents who do not have entry permits will be turned back from the security control points on roads leading to the Holy Capital from Monday.
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Minister ensures abundant supply of essential foodstuffs during Hajj season
Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadhly said that abundant supply of essential food items will be made available during the upcoming Hajj season
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Vaccinations against Covid-19, meningitis and seasonal flu mandatory for Hajj
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has revealed the mandatory vaccines that prospective pilgrims are required to take before performing this year's Hajj. Vaccinations against Covid-19, meningitis and seasonal flu mandatory for Hajj.
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Ministry to issue domestic Hajj pilgrim permits from Friday
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will start issuing Hajj permits on Friday to domestic pilgrims who have completed the payment of fees for the packages that they have reserved with companies providing pilgrimage services.
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