First Hajj flight leaves Pakistan on Sunday night
31 May 2022

First Hajj flight leaves Pakistan on Sunday night

The first Hajj flight will depart from Islamabad on Sunday night, says the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

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Iran To Send Consular Delegation To Saudi Arabia During Hajj Pilgrimage
31 May 2022

Iran To Send Consular Delegation To Saudi Arabia During Hajj Pilgrimage

The Iranian foreign ministry will reportedly send a delegation to the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage this year as part of its mission to protect Iranian nationals and their rights across the world.

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Muslims Grumble Against MINAT Boss , Paul Atanga Nji For 3,200,000 FCFA Fee Paid Per Pilgrim For Hajj 2022
31 May 2022

Muslims Grumble Against MINAT Boss , Paul Atanga Nji For 3,200,000 FCFA Fee Paid Per Pilgrim For Hajj 2022

After two years of interruption of the Hajj due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the pilgrimage resumes this year. This is undoubtedly good news for the Muslim faithful committed to the fifth pillar of Islam. But, the developments of this news are becoming a hard pill to swallow for some. The trip to the Holy Land is becoming increasingly expensive.

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Haj staff sent to Holy Land halved this year
30 May 2022

Haj staff sent to Holy Land halved this year

The number of Haj staff who will be managing Malaysian pilgrims in the Holy Land has been reduced to almost half compared to previous years.

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Hajj fare will range from $810 to $1,100 - PIA
30 May 2022

Hajj fare will range from $810 to $1,100 - PIA

The fare for Hajj pilgrims from the Southern region, which includes Karachi and Quetta, would range from $810 to $1,100 in the peak season through the national flag carrier – Pakistan International Airlines.

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Religious minister announces to cut Hajj cost below Rs650,000
29 May 2022

Religious minister announces to cut Hajj cost below Rs650,000

The coalition government announced in National Assembly (NA) session on Friday to bring down the cost of upcoming Hajj below Rs 650,000.

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'Domestic Hajj packages expected to be available next week'
28 May 2022

'Domestic Hajj packages expected to be available next week'

The chairman of the Board of Directors in charge of the Coordination Council for domestic Pilgrims, Saed Al-Juhani has revealed the expected date that pilgrims will be able to book the packages for the Hajj 2022.

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Symposium reviews fatwa in Two Holy Mosques, projects to improve visitor experience
27 May 2022

Symposium reviews fatwa in Two Holy Mosques, projects to improve visitor experience

Officials of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques recently reviewed initiatives designed to improve the visitor experience of worshippers.

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Did Saudi Arabia Really Ban Pilgrims from Taking Zamzam Waters Home?
27 May 2022

Did Saudi Arabia Really Ban Pilgrims from Taking Zamzam Waters Home?

News that the Saudi government has banned pilgrims from carrying Zam Zam waters on flights back home has disappointed thousands of intending pilgrims. The water is one of the key gifts that pilgrims bring home for their family, relatives, friends and neighbours.

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How Much Is Hajj From Usa?
27 May 2022

How Much Is Hajj From Usa?

Those who live outside of Saudi Arabia can expect to pay between $3,000 and $10,000 per person for the pilgrimage, with the majority of locals paying less than that.

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Three types of camps for housing domestic pilgrims in Mina
27 May 2022

Three types of camps for housing domestic pilgrims in Mina

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is expected to announce soon procedural guidelines for housing domestic pilgrims during the upcoming Hajj.

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Saudi agrees to continue Makkah route for Malaysian haj pilgrims
26 May 2022

Saudi agrees to continue Makkah route for Malaysian haj pilgrims

The Saudi Arabian government has agreed to continue the Makkah Route project for prospective pilgrims from Malaysia for this year's haj season.

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