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First woman to reach Makkah for Umrah on bicycle by a 53-day journey from Tunisia
Tunisian Cyclist Sara Haba became the first woman to reach the Makkah on a bicycle. She traveled to Saudi Arabia and made the pilgrimage journey in 53 days as reported by Al-Araby. Haba traveled across the desert into Egypt and Sudan for weeks on end, mostly by herself, and documented her travels using the hashtag […] 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 Arabia agrees to end Umrah tax on Pakistanis, Egyptians and Turks upon their government requests
The Saudi government has agreed to waive 2,000 riyals tax imposed on Pakistanis performing Umrah every year on the request of Prime Minister Imran Khan. According to a media report, the PM, during his visit to the Kingdom, had requested Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud to abolish the fee. The development was […] More
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A mother of six among the dead as four British pilgrims killed and 12 others injured in Saudi Arabia bus crash
Four British pilgrims were killed and 12 others injured in Saudi Arabia when their bus collided with a fuel tanker, officials said on Sunday. The crash occurred on Saturday near the western Saudi town of Al Khalas while the pilgrims were on their way to the sacred city of Makkah. Inna lilahi wa inna elayhi […] More
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Singaporean Muslim restaurant’s owner saved for 3 years to take his 27 employees on Umrah in the last 10 days of Ramadan
What’s the best gift your boss has given you for your work? Gave you a month’s bonus? A nice watch? Well, a generous boss of an Indian Muslim restaurant Singapore Zam Zam saved for three years to take 27 of his staff to Makkah for their first Umrah, to repay them for their years with […] More
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Qatari pilgrims are in the Grand Mosque of Allah as Saudi management says House of Allah is open for all
Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah refuted rumors being circulated by certain media to belittle the Kingdom’s efforts in the service of pilgrims as reported by Saudi Gazette. They denied allegations that Qatari Umrah pilgrims were being barred from entering the Grand Mosque based on their nationalities. Rasheed Al-Minsawi, an Umrah pilgrim from […] More
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World’s most expensive footballer, Paul Pogba celebrates his success by going to Makkah in Ramadan
Most infamous sports stars and celebrities celebrate their success and enjoy their holiday time in places like Las Vegas, Dubai or an island to with the nature. Manchester United midfielder, the world’s most expensive player and most importantly a Muslim, Paul Pogba decided to rejoice his successful first year in the English football league by […] More
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Mentally ill man tried to set himself on fire near the Kaaba
Saudi security forces successfully prevented a man from setting himself alight beside the Kaaba inside Makkah’s Grand Mosque late on Monday as reported by various Saudi news media. The man, who police said shows signs of mental illness, tried to set himself alight with gasoline but was arrested before he could do so. The media […] More
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King Salman cancels Hajj and Umrah visa fees
King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia has issued a royal decree that will cancel Hajj and Umrah visa fees starting from this year, a member of the High Committee for Hajj and Umrah, Nasir Toruk, announced. The decision to cancel the new imposed charges came after protests of Egyptians and Muslims in other countries […] More
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Fittingly, Saudi Shoura proposes women-only timings for Black Stone ritual
The Committee for Islamic Affairs in Saudi Arabia’s Shoura council is currently studying a proposal presented by one of its members for allocating specific women-only timings for kissing the Black Stone ritual during Hajj and Umrah proceddings as reported by Al-Arabiya. The proposal put forth by Modhi Aldeghaither includes setting three specific times during the […] More
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Spanish Muslim walks 9,000 km in 5 months to perform Umrah
The A Spaniard who had vowed to walk from France to Makkah to perform Umrah has left Kuwait and entered Saudi Arabia. Ishaq has reportedly walked for more than 9,000 kilometres since he left the French capital Paris, the start of his journey, about five and a half months ago. He said that he expected […] More
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10 common mistakes during Hajj and Umrah by pilgrims
Performing Umrah or Hajj are extremely important, but whilst the emotions are high, many of us end up doing or believing in acts which are man-made and have no basis in the Qur’an or the Sunnah. Here are 10 common mistakes which we should all make sure not to get into and advice others not to […] More
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