Facing the challenges of 2022 Hajj
‘THE stakes are high’ goes the cliche. To start with, this is the first Hajj of the fourth board of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), two years after coming into office.
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Registration of domestic pilgrims for Hajj 2022 begins
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the start of registration of domestic pilgrims for Hajj this year 1443H/2022, effective from Friday, June 3.
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‘Road to Makkah’ project faces delay
A delegation of officials from Saudi Arabia has decided to postpone the ‘Road to Makkah’ project due to time shortage and the possibility of not being able to deliver its complete benefits.
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Why Hajj fare jumped to N2.6m, by Commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi has explained the reasons for the sudden increase 2022 Hajj fare from the initial N1.3 million charged since 2019 to N2,640,000.
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Hajj pilgrims must carry negative PCR test, GACA tells airlines
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued a new circular to all airlines operating to Saudi Arabian airports, including chartered airlines, regarding the health requirements that should be met by Hajj pilgrims.
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How Saudi Arabia embraced change of time system
An old, traditional wall clock ticking at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah for over 70 years shows a different time. The old clock works as per the sunset timing system, which means that as soon as the sun sets, the clock strikes 12.
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Turkmenistan president visits Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
The president of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedow, visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Thursday, where he performed prayers. The president also visited the graves of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his two companions.
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Hajj will accommodate 1m pilgrims this year, says minister
This year’s Hajj season will accommodate 1 million pilgrims to ensure people’s safety amid the pandemic, ensure the quality of the services provided, and everybody’s safe return to their home countries, the Kingdom’s Hajj and Umrah minister told a press conference in Amman on Thursday.
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Jordanian PM meets with Saudi Hajj minister
Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Bisher Al Khasawneh received here on Wednesday Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah.
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Hajj: Govt to prioritize elderly if no age limit next year
Chairman of Commission VIII of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), Yandri Susanto, has emphasized that the government will prioritize the elderly for Hajj next year if Saudi Arabia places no age restrictions.
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Visit visa for Umrah in 24 hours
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced on Thursday the launching of an electronic service to apply for Umrah visa for individual Umrah pilgrims from outside Saudi Arabia. “The visit visa for Umrah will be issued now within 24 hours.
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GACA directive to airlines not to allow passengers carry Zamzam inside baggage
The circular stipulates that all airlines departing from the Saudi airports must not allow travelers to put Zamzam packages inside their baggage.
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