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Saudi Arabia Says Hajj Pilgrimage To Start June 14
Saudi Arabia said the hajj will start on June 14 after astronomical observatories spotted the crescent moon Thursday evening, signalling the beginning of the month in which the annual pilgrimage falls.
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"Huge Transformation": PM On 4,000 Women Performing Haj Without Male Companions
PM Modi said over 4,000 Muslim women performing Haj this year without 'mehram' was a "huge transformation" and asserted that more and more people were getting the chance to go for the annual pilgrimage with the changes made by his government.
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Eid-Al-Adha Marks The Completion Of Annual Hajj Pilgrimage, Here Is Why
Eid-al-Adha will be observed on Sunday, July 10. The day, also known as Bakra Eid or Bakrid, marks the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
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First Group Of Hajj Pilgrims Reach Saudi Arabia Since Before Pandemic
Hajj Pilgrimage: Saudi Arabia today welcomed its first batch of hajj pilgrims since before the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted authorities to sharply restrict the annual ritual.
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Striking Pics Show A Socially-Distanced Hajj In The Shadow Of The Coronavirus Pandemic
Every year, the annual Hajj pilgrimage brings millions of Muslims to the holy city of Mecca. This year, however, the heavy crowds that usually descend upon one of Islam's holiest shrines gave way to a few thousand pilgrims maintaining social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Saudi Arabia Asks Muslims To Defer Hajj Plans Over Coronavirus
Saudi Arabia's hajj minister asked Muslims on Tuesday to temporarily defer preparations for the annual pilgrimage amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.
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Over Two Million Muslims On Hajj Pilgrimage
More than two million Muslims began the annual hajj Friday under sweltering conditions, as the Saudi hosts sought to deter politicisation of the pilgrimage against a backdrop of simmering Gulf tensions.
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Saudi Accused Of Blocking Hajj Access To Qatar Citizens
Qatar today said its citizens were unable to take part in the annual hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia as the two countries remain bitterly locked in a diplomatic dispute. "There is no chance this year for Qatari citizens and residents to travel for hajj," a government official told AFP.
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New App To Take Care Of Travel Plans, Medical Care Of Hajj Pilgrims
Two million Muslims gather in Saudi Arabia this week for the hajj as the annual pilgrimage becomes increasingly hi-tech with apps to help the faithful navigate Islam's holiest sites.
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Saudi Hackathon Seeks High-Tech Fixes To Hajj Emergencies
Fuelled by caffeine, pizza and adrenaline, sleep-deprived programmers in a marathon Saudi contest this week explored high-tech solutions to prevent a repeat of past calamities in the annual hajj pilgrimage.
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As Oil Prices Fall, Saudi Arabia Taps Its White Gold - Religious Tourism
With global oil prices flailing, Saudi Arabia is turning to another natural resource: billions of dollars gained from religious tourism as the kingdom hosts the annual hajj pilgrimage
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1.4 Million Pilgrims Arrive In Saudi Arabia Before Hajj
More than 1.4 million Muslims have so far arrived in Saudi Arabia for the hajj, authorities said Thursday, with the annual pilgrimage marked by the return of Iranians after Tehran's boycott last year.
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Hotel In Mecca, Saudi Arabia Evacuated After Fire
A hotel in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca, where two million Muslims will perform the annual hajj pilgrimage, was evacuated Monday after a fire broke out, the civil defence service said.
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Saudi King Salman Rejects Mixing Hajj With Politics
Saudi King Salman said Tuesday the kingdom rejected any attempt to play politics with the hajj, the annual pilgrimage which has added to tensions between Riyadh and Tehran.
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Hajj Goes High-Tech For Bloodless Eid Sacrifices
Thanks to computer technology and SMS messaging, Muslims at the annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca were able on Monday to make their Eid al-Adha sacrifice without getting blood on their hands.
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Saudi Arabia Says Hajj Pilgrimage To Start June 14
Saudi Arabia said the hajj will start on June 14 after astronomical observatories spotted the crescent moon Thursday evening, signalling the beginning of the month in which the annual pilgrimage falls.
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"Huge Transformation": PM On 4,000 Women Performing Haj Without Male Companions
PM Modi said over 4,000 Muslim women performing Haj this year without 'mehram' was a "huge transformation" and asserted that more and more people were getting the chance to go for the annual pilgrimage with the changes made by his government.
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Eid-Al-Adha Marks The Completion Of Annual Hajj Pilgrimage, Here Is Why
Eid-al-Adha will be observed on Sunday, July 10. The day, also known as Bakra Eid or Bakrid, marks the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
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First Group Of Hajj Pilgrims Reach Saudi Arabia Since Before Pandemic
Hajj Pilgrimage: Saudi Arabia today welcomed its first batch of hajj pilgrims since before the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted authorities to sharply restrict the annual ritual.
-
Striking Pics Show A Socially-Distanced Hajj In The Shadow Of The Coronavirus Pandemic
Every year, the annual Hajj pilgrimage brings millions of Muslims to the holy city of Mecca. This year, however, the heavy crowds that usually descend upon one of Islam's holiest shrines gave way to a few thousand pilgrims maintaining social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Saudi Arabia Asks Muslims To Defer Hajj Plans Over Coronavirus
Saudi Arabia's hajj minister asked Muslims on Tuesday to temporarily defer preparations for the annual pilgrimage amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.
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Over Two Million Muslims On Hajj Pilgrimage
More than two million Muslims began the annual hajj Friday under sweltering conditions, as the Saudi hosts sought to deter politicisation of the pilgrimage against a backdrop of simmering Gulf tensions.
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Saudi Accused Of Blocking Hajj Access To Qatar Citizens
Qatar today said its citizens were unable to take part in the annual hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia as the two countries remain bitterly locked in a diplomatic dispute. "There is no chance this year for Qatari citizens and residents to travel for hajj," a government official told AFP.
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New App To Take Care Of Travel Plans, Medical Care Of Hajj Pilgrims
Two million Muslims gather in Saudi Arabia this week for the hajj as the annual pilgrimage becomes increasingly hi-tech with apps to help the faithful navigate Islam's holiest sites.
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Saudi Hackathon Seeks High-Tech Fixes To Hajj Emergencies
Fuelled by caffeine, pizza and adrenaline, sleep-deprived programmers in a marathon Saudi contest this week explored high-tech solutions to prevent a repeat of past calamities in the annual hajj pilgrimage.
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As Oil Prices Fall, Saudi Arabia Taps Its White Gold - Religious Tourism
With global oil prices flailing, Saudi Arabia is turning to another natural resource: billions of dollars gained from religious tourism as the kingdom hosts the annual hajj pilgrimage
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1.4 Million Pilgrims Arrive In Saudi Arabia Before Hajj
More than 1.4 million Muslims have so far arrived in Saudi Arabia for the hajj, authorities said Thursday, with the annual pilgrimage marked by the return of Iranians after Tehran's boycott last year.
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Hotel In Mecca, Saudi Arabia Evacuated After Fire
A hotel in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca, where two million Muslims will perform the annual hajj pilgrimage, was evacuated Monday after a fire broke out, the civil defence service said.
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Saudi King Salman Rejects Mixing Hajj With Politics
Saudi King Salman said Tuesday the kingdom rejected any attempt to play politics with the hajj, the annual pilgrimage which has added to tensions between Riyadh and Tehran.
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Hajj Goes High-Tech For Bloodless Eid Sacrifices
Thanks to computer technology and SMS messaging, Muslims at the annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca were able on Monday to make their Eid al-Adha sacrifice without getting blood on their hands.
