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Hajj to be held with limited locals from various nationalities in Saudi Arabia only, barring international pilgrims due to pandemic
Hajj will go ahead next month but with a “very limited” number of pilgrims allowed to take part, Saudi Arabia said on Monday. The decision was taken due to the ongoing threat from the coronavirus pandemic and to preserve “global public health,” the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said. Pilgrims taking part will be […] More
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Indian Muslim farm labourer donates Hajj savings to coronavirus victims
A Muslim farm labourer and his wife in India who had worked hard for years to save money to go on Hajj have donated everything to aid the fight against coronavirus. 55 year old Abdurrahman Goodinabali and his wife were planning on embarking on the pilgrimage next year, but they feared that holding on to […] More
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Oldest Hajj pilgrim? Indonesian man claiming to be 130 arrives in Saudi Arabia for hajj
An Indonesian man claiming to be 130-years-old arrived in the Kingdom Wednesday to perform Hajj in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) and Arab News reported. Ohi Aidros Samri arrived at the King Abdulaziz International Airport with his family of six. He is being hosted by the King Salman’s Hajj and Umrah Guests Program to […] More
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Pilgrims may soon travel to Madinah on camel backs
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is currently giving final touches to a fascinating project that will allow pilgrims and visitors as well as citizens and residents of the Kingdom to travel to Madinah on camels following the route that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had taken during his Hijrah (migration) to […] More
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Saudi provided free nap pods for those on hajj, inspired by Japan
Mansour Al Amer swipes a card to reveal a narrow sleep pod, reminiscent of Japan’s famed capsule hotels. But this pod has been in Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj pilgrimage. The kingdom planned to introduce capsule rooms in the western city of Mina during hajj time, as the estimated two million Muslim faithful gathered. The free […] More
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Pakistani who saved up 43 years of his life to perform Hajj dies in Makkah
A Pakistani who had saved money for 43 years of his life to perform the sacred deed of Hajj died in Makkah. This Pakistani pilgrim kept saving money for 43 years to be able to perform Hajj. He sold his fields and worked in the same fields that were once his property only to save […] More
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These heartwarming pictures of the security forces during hajj will guarantee make you smile
Their mission is the safety and security of every pilgrim — but safety and security take many forms. Which is why the Saudi security forces on duty at the Hajj this year could be seen carrying out a raft of tasks, from helping the disabled, pushing wheelchairs and providing directions to anyone who was lost, […] More
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Miraculous story of an infant who survived 2003 Sudan plane crash, which killed 117 people, performs Hajj
Mohammad Al-Fateh Othman was an infant sitting in his mother’s arms when a Sudanese plane crashed 15 years ago. Now a 15-year-old boy, Othman was in his mother’s arms when the Sudanese Airways plane traveling from Port Sudan to Khartoum crashed in July 2003. Everyone on the plane died except him. He was found by […] More
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11,500 Chinese Muslims embark on Hajj this year, with GPS surveillance from Chinese government
For many Chinese Muslims, the life changing journey of hajj is not only a religious duty, but also an opportunity to present a positive image of Chinese Muslims to the world, correcting misunderstandings that are sometimes held in international society. From July 20th, around 11,500 Chinese Muslims had started to head in official groups to […] More
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10 Heartwarming pictures of this year’s Hajj security personnel – the unsung heroes
Hajj is over for another year and the effects it has left upon the hearts of many is unthinkable. One thing that was evident throughout the process was some of the heartwarming gestures of the security personnel. The Hajj Heroes, as what they are often being referred as, tried their best to bring ease to […] More
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104-year-old Indonesian, oldest pilgrim this year, ready to perform Hajj
A 104-year-old Indonesian woman, one of the oldest pilgrims to perform Hajj this year, said she was thrilled and grateful to be heading to the holy city of Makkah to embark on the pilgrimage. Shortly after landing at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport on Saturday, she said, “Alhamdulillah [praise be to God], I am going […] More
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British Muslim offers free car rides to the Hajj pilgrims from East London area to Heathrow airport
We are just days away from the most awaited journey for the Muslims to start once again. Similar to Ramadan, the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj and the first 10 days of the month of Dhul Hijjah brings with it a season where Muslims become extra generous, extra forgiving and extra merciful – all in the […] More
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