95,000 Nigerians to perform 2019 hajj
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has allocated 95,000 hajj quotas to Nigeria for the 2019 hajj.
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Scholars at Makkah conference warn against sectarianism
JEDDAH: Scholars attending a conference on Islamic unity, which was held in Makkah on Wednesday, have reiterated that Saudi Arabia is the “heart of Islam” in the modern era. The forum, which tackles sectarianism and the strife plaguing the Muslim world, was attended by prominent thinkers and researchers from 127 countries. Almost 1,300 scholars and intellectuals took part in
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Electric cars launched to serve elderly Hajis
The vehicles were allocated to serve elderly visitors to facilitate their religious rituals. The vehicles can take up to six people and will be available for use 24 hours.
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Malaysia Plans $4.8 Billion Rescue of Islamic Pilgrim Fund
Malaysia’s finance ministry has approved a plan to revive the balance sheet of Lembaga Tabung Haji, a state fund tasked with helping Muslims save for a pilgrimage to Mecca.
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80,000 Turkish pilgrims expected to visit Mecca, Medina in 2019
The head of Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate (Diyanet) on Dec. 10 met with Saudi Arabia’s hajj and umrah minister to reach an agreement on services to be provided next year for Turkish pilgrims making their way to Islam’s holiest cities for pilgrimages amid concern over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Makkah developer struggles to lure investors amid slowdown
Makkah-based Jabal Omar Development Co's stock has lost about 40% this year as slowdown hits real estate market
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No quota hike for Indonesian pilgrims
He said in view of the high demand, Indonesia, which has the world’s largest Muslim population, has been urging Saudi Arabia to increase its quota of pilgrims.
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia sign 'Hajj Protocol'
Turkish religious head, Saudi Hajj and Umrah minister discuss pilgrimage of estimated 80,000 Turks to Mecca, Medina for 2019 - Anadolu Agency
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Pakistan to be included in Makkah Road initiative for Haj pilgrims
The visiting ministers commended the Haj arrangements made by Saudi Arabia and hailed the services being offered by Kingdom to pilgrims, the statement added.
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Tabung Haji recovery plan will make it more efficient
The move to place Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) under Bank Negara Malaysia’s supervision and the establishment of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) company in TH’s comprehensive recovery plan will make it a more efficient organisation, says a geostrategist.
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Hajj terminal eyed in Mindanao
MINDANAO Development Authority (Minda) Director Reyzaldy Tan said building a hajj terminal in Picong, Lanao del Sur, will help the Muslim community save on travel expenses.
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Introduction ceremony of new head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Org
The valediction ceremony of Hamid Mohammadi and introduction of Alireza Rashidian as new head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization was held on Sat. Dec. 8.
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