2 non-Muslim women enter Prophet’s Mosque courtyard by mistake
The Agency for the Affairs of the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah stated that the entry of two non-Muslim women in the courtyards of the Prophet's Mosque, wearing clothing that was inappropriate for the sanctity of the place, was by mistake
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‘Nusuk Hajj’ platform opened for pilgrims from Europe, US and Australia
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced Wednesday that pilgrims can apply for Hajj through the unified government platform “Nusuk Hajj”, hajj.nusuk.sa, as part of the early efforts exerted by the government of Saudi Arabia to facilitate the procedures for the arrival of the pilgrims to perform the rituals of Hajj for the current year 2023.
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1,75,025 Indian’s to perform Hajj this year
India’s Haj quota for this year has been fixed at 1,75,025 according to the bilateral agreement with Saudi Arabia, the government said on Thursday.
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Ministry's travel plan sets Hajj departures in late May
The Religious Affairs Ministry has issued its travel plan for Indonesian pilgrims participating in the 2023 Hajj season, with the process scheduled to start in late May and end by early August.
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States get seat allocations for 2023 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria said it had distributed the 2023 Hajj allocations to the 36 state Pilgrims Welfare boards, agencies, commissions, the FCT and the Armed Forces.
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Why do Bangladeshis have to pay close to Tk 200,000 more to perform Hajj in 2023
The Bangladesh government and Hajj agencies highlighted hikes in airfare, service charges for guides and devaluation of the taka against the Saudi riyal for the increase in the total cost
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Ministry cancels Hajj reservations for nonpayment of package costs
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the cancellation of reservations by domestic pilgrims who failed to make the payment of the second installment of the Hajj package costs before its expiry on Jan. 29.
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Saudi Arabia Establishes Prayer Area for Elderly Women in Masjid Al-Haram
At the Grand Mosque, the most sacred site in Islam located in Saudi city Makkah, a special area of prayer has been set aside for elderly women as part of an improvement of the services offered to worshippers, according to a mosque official
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Minimum price of private Hajj travel packages up by Tk 150,000
Privately-run Hajj travel agencies have set the minimum price for this year’s pilgrimage package at Tk 672,618 per person, nearly Tk 150,000 up from the previous year.
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Saudi Arabia’s 1st electric bus starts operation in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia's first electric public transport bus started operation in Jeddah on Thursday
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Hajj becomes more expensive for Bangladeshi pilgrims
This year, 1,27,198 people from Bangladesh will be able to perform hajj. The government has finalized Tk6,83,018 hajj package this year under government management which is around Tk96,000-Tk1,00,000 more than that of 2022.
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Elaf Al Taqwa Hotel honoured with prestigious global award by Booking.com
Elaf Al Taqwa Hotel was honoured with Traveller Review Award 2023 by Booking.com, recognising its continuous efforts to deliver exceptional services to guests and raise the standards of hospitality excellence.
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