Minister suggests gradual increase in 2023 Hajj pilgrimage cost
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (PMK) Muhadjir Effendy suggested that cost of the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage, which is currently in the review stage, should be increased gradually.
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Pilgrims Lose Hope as Gov’t Plans to Double Hajj Costs
The Indonesian government’s recent proposal of doubling the 2023 hajj costs has sparked concerns among pilgrims, some even willing to give up on their dreams if the price hike plan proceeds.
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Pakistani biker group arrives in Makkah after 22-day ride from Lahore
A group of 25 Pakistani bikers arrived on their motorcycles in Makkah, after riding for 22 days and 14,000 km from Pakistan, via Iran and the UAE. The group started their journey in Lahore on Jan. 6 and arrived in the holy city on Jan. 28.
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Saudi Arabia starts issuing Stop-over Transit Visa from Monday
Saudi Arabia launched the service of issuing electronic Stop-over Transit Visa for arrivals in the Kingdom by air for all purposes, effective from Monday, Jan. 30.
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Makkah Emir inaugurates Hira Cultural District project
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, inaugurated on Sunday the Hira Cultural District, located at the foot of Mount Hira in Makkah
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Now it’s mandatory to sell cooked meat by weight in Makkah
The Makkah Mayoralty has started the phase of mandatory implementation of the ‘Bilmeezan’ initiative, under which restaurants and kitchens in the holy city have to sell cooked meat and food by weight.
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Jan. 29 last date for paying second installment of Hajj package costs
The deadline for the payment of the second installment of the domestic package costs for the forthcoming annual pilgrimage of Hajj is Sunday, Jan. 29, corresponding to Rajab 7.
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Utility services disconnected for 230 properties prior to razing for Quba Mosque expansion
Electricity and water services were disconnected on Monday for 230 properties prior to their expropriation and dismantling to implement the King Salman Project for the Quba Mosque Expansion in Madinah.
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Saudi Arabia to receive two million pilgrims in Hajj 1444
Saudi Arabia prepares to receive two million pilgrims during the Hajj season for 1444 AH, according to Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah.
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Hajj Expo 2023 draws record 60,000 visitors
The recently concluded second edition of the Hajj Expo 2023 Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia drew a record 60,000 visitors from around the world.
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SAR qualifies 32 Saudi women to drive Haramain Express Train
The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR), through the Saudi Railway Polytechnic, qualified 32 women to drive the Haramain Express Train. They started work after being trained by experts at SRP over 12 months.
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Sawaher portal to be launched soon for security control at Makkah entrances
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites CEO Eng. Saleh Bin Ibrahim Al-Rasheed said that the commission is working on developing more than 30 new neighborhoods in Makkah to show it in its modern form.
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