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Saudi Arabia Welcomes 1 Million for Biggest Hajj Pilgrimage Since Pandemic

White-robed worshippers from around the world have packed the streets of Islam's holiest city ahead of the biggest Hajj pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic began. Banners welcoming the faithful, including the first international visitors since 2019, adorned squares and alleys, while armed security forces patrolled the ancient city, birthplace of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘I feel like I’m carrying her’

A terror attack survivor has a heavy heart before the trip of a lifetime

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Over 344,000 Pilgrims Arrive in Madinah

A total of 344,881 pilgrims from different nationalities have arrived in Madinah through air and land crossings to perform this year’s Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. Data issued by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, on arriving and departing pilgrims in Madinah, showed that 278,751 pilgrims have…

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What is the Hajj in Islam?

Here's everything you need to know about the holy pilgrimage of Hajj and its significance in the religion of Islam

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Saudi Hajj Ministry: Available Vacancies, Registration to Continue Till Their Booked

Vacant seats are available for an estimated 150,000 pilgrims residing within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, revealed Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Spokesman Hisham Saeed. He added that the ministry allowed registration for the vacancies through concerned companies. However, Saeed noted that the process of verifying the controls is ultimately…

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Saudi Arabia: Integrated Services, Initiatives to Measure Hajj Pilgrim Satisfaction

Saudi Arabia has adopted the Makkah Road initiative to facilitate entry procedures for Hajj pilgrims and to allow them to easily access their places of residence through dedicated paths, part of its continuous efforts to develop services during the holy season. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has also concluded…

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Hajj booking system changes leave many Muslims disappointed

Many Muslims from Western countries miss out as Saudi Arabia’s Hajj authorities move pilgrimage bookings online.

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When is Hajj 2022? What is pilgrimage to Mecca and why do Muslims go?

The pilgrimage for Muslims known as Hajj runs over five days, but travel disruptions in Saudi Arabia meant worshippers may not be able to get to Mecca to complete their fifth pillar of Islam

Daily Mirror

Infographic: When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha?

One million pilgrims will convene in Mecca to perform Hajj this year followed by Eid al-Adha.

Al Jazeera

Khalid al-Faisal to Asharq Al-Awsat: Spiteful Parties Are Undermining Saudi Role in Holding the Hajj

Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Governor of the Makkah Region and President of the Central Hajj Committee, is overseeing the preparations to hold this year’s holy Hajj pilgrimage. He presided over a meeting of the Central Hajj Committee at Mina, extending his gratitude…

Asharq Al-Awsat

When does Hajj begin in 2022?

The Hajj pilgrimage will see millions of Muslims travel from around the world to the holiest city in Islam

Manchester Evening News

British Muslim tour operators face liquidation following changes to Saudi Hajj

Last-minute changes to the rules around booking the hajj pilgramage to Mecca risk putting dozens of British tour operators out of business

The Independent UK

Hajj meningitis warning with just days left to take action

Hajj 2022 begins on Thursday, July 7

Wales Online

Hajj pilgrimage: Heartache and confusion for British Muslims left in limbo by new Saudi rules

Problems with new ‘lottery’ system brought in after Covid have left prospective travellers disappointed and thousands of pounds out of pocket, Maryam Zakir-Hussain reports

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Adil Rashid to miss white-ball series against India for Hajj pilgrimage

India take on hosts England in a white-ball series, including three T20Is and as many ODIs from July 7 to 17

The Times of India

England's Adil Rashid to miss India white-ball series for Hajj pilgrimage

LONDON: England will be without the services of Adil Rashid in next month's white-ball series against India as the leg-spinner has received clearance from the country's cricket board (ECB) to make Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

ABC News

Australian Muslims 'devastated' by Saudi Arabia's new Hajj pilgrimage lottery

As 1 million Muslims prepare to make the journey of a lifetime to visit Islam's holiest sites, the Saudi government makes a surprise announcement devastating Muslim communities across Australia and the Western world.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Allocates Tents for Hajj Pilgrims Infected with COVID-19

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First Beneficiaries of Makkah Route Initiative from Pakistan Arrive in Jeddah

The first batch of the pilgrims who benefited from the Makkah Route Initiative from Pakistan arrived in Jeddah on Thursday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Makkah Route Initiative in Pakistan for 2022 is a continuation of Saudi efforts in facilitating Hajj, and the keenness of the Custodian of the…

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First batch of Hajj pilgrims depart from J-K's Srinagar

The first batch consisting of 145 Kashmiri pilgrims left for Madina to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage, informed the officials on Sunday.

The Hindu

First batch of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir leaves for Hajj

About 6,000 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage this year

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Receives First Foreign Hajj Pilgrims since before Pandemic

Saudi Arabia on Saturday welcomed its first batch of Hajj pilgrims since before the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted authorities to sharply restrict the annual ritual. The group from Indonesia landed in the city of Madinah and was set to travel south to the holy city of Makkah in the coming…

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia receives 1st foreign Hajj pilgrims since COVID began

Group from Indonesia landed in Medina and is set to travel south to the holy city of Mecca in the coming weeks.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hajj Ministry Announces More Details of its Innovation Competition

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the launch of the challenge phases of its competition that is aimed at introducing innovative solutions to improving the pilgrimage experience. The competition was announced through the Open Innovation Platform. The top three finalists of the competition will receive prize money of…

Wales Online

Hajj and Umrah 2022: essential tips to avoid pilgrimage travel rip-off

Traditionally, around 25,000 British Muslims make the pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia each year, but travellers have been issued with some key advice

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