The well of blessed water that never dries out
15 May 2022

The well of blessed water that never dries out

The Zamzam well, which is located 20 metres from the Kaaba, is known as the oldest of its kind.

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Grand Mosque robots answer pilgrims’ questions in 11 languages
15 May 2022

Grand Mosque robots answer pilgrims’ questions in 11 languages

Robots that provide visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah with guidance can be accessed in 11 languages: Arabic, English, French, Russian, Persian, Turkish, Malay, Urdu, Chinese, Bengali, Hausa.

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More than 23,000 e-registrations in Oman for Hajj
15 May 2022

More than 23,000 e-registrations in Oman for Hajj

The total number of e-registrations for Hajj 1443 AH reached 23,474 including 21,429 applications by Omani citizens and 2,045 applications by residents in Oman.

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'Over 31,000 citizens under govt scheme to perform Hajj this year'
15 May 2022

'Over 31,000 citizens under govt scheme to perform Hajj this year'

31,253 citizens under the government scheme and 1000 people on special quota will perform Hajj this year.

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Saudi delegation in Pakistan for Road to Makkah project’s expansion
14 May 2022

Saudi delegation in Pakistan for Road to Makkah project’s expansion

A Saudi delegation is currently in Pakistan o review customs and immigration counters and other facilities at airports for the expansion of Road to Makkah project for the convenience of pilgrims.

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Pakistan: 57,593 Hajj applications received, no extension in deadline
14 May 2022

Pakistan: 57,593 Hajj applications received, no extension in deadline

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony received total 57,593 applications for the Government Hajj Scheme through banks till Friday – the last date and there will be no extension in the deadline due to time constraints.

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Hajj 2022 to Cost 2x Higher Than 2021 Under New Govt
14 May 2022

Hajj 2022 to Cost 2x Higher Than 2021 Under New Govt

The cost of Hajj is expected to exceed Rs. 1 million this year, which will make it the most expensive pilgrimage for Pakistanis to date.

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Health workers to be deployed to assist in Makkah
13 May 2022

Health workers to be deployed to assist in Makkah

Malaysia will deploy 255 health workers for duty in Makkah for the Haj, with 128 of them having prior field operations experience in the Holy Land during the pilgrimage.

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All 407 haj places for Singapore pilgrims processed, waiting for visas to be issued
13 May 2022

All 407 haj places for Singapore pilgrims processed, waiting for visas to be issued

The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) successfully processed all 407 places granted to Singapore pilgrims to perform the haj this year.

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Fewer people to perform Hajj due to increase in costs - Pakistan
13 May 2022

Fewer people to perform Hajj due to increase in costs - Pakistan

On Friday, due to the significant increase in costs, fewer applications for Hajj, an annual religious obligation, have been received this year, while the Ministry of Religious Affairs has stated that there will be no extension of the deadline, which is set to expire today.

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Bangladesh Hajj registration to begin May 16
13 May 2022

Bangladesh Hajj registration to begin May 16

The registration process for this year’s Hajj will start from May 16, the ministry of religious affairs had said.

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Haj Committee to provide Standardized baggage to pilgrims of Hajj-2022
13 May 2022

Haj Committee to provide Standardized baggage to pilgrims of Hajj-2022

In order to avoid inconvenience to the Haj Pilgrims, the Haj Committee of India (HCI) through a circular issued here has informed that, Haj Committee will be providing Standardized Baggage to the Haj Pilgrims.

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