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Over 1,300 Deaths During Hajj Due To Intense Heat, 83% Pilgrims Unregistered: Saudi
Mecca heatwave death count: Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat and that most of them who died did not have official permits.
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68 Indians Among 645 Hajj Pilgrims Who Died In Mecca, Says Saudi Diplomat
A diplomat in Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that 68 Indian nationals died during the hajj pilgrimage this year marked by searing heat, bringing the overall tally to more than 600.
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More Than 550 Hajj Pilgrims Die In Mecca In Blazing Heat Nearing 52 Degrees
Diplomats on Tuesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in scorching temperatures this year.
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Smriti Irani Meets Umrah Pilgrims, Indian Volunteers In Saudi Arabia
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Irani accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Monday met with Indian volunteers who provide dedicated service to Indian Haj pilgrims and also interacted with Umrah pilgrims.
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20 Pilgrims Killed, Dozens Injured In Bus Crash In Saudi Arabia
A bus ferrying pilgrims to the holy city of Mecca burst into flames after a collision on a bridge on Monday, killing 20 people and injuring more than two dozen others, Saudi state media reported.
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Farooq Abdullah Leaves For Saudi Arabia To Perform Pilgrimage
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah Sunday left for Saudi Arabia to perform 'Umrah', a minor pilgrimage to the twin Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
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Saudi Arabia Lifts Restrictions On Hajj Pilgrims This Year
Saudi Arabia will not impose limits on the number of hajj pilgrims this year, a Saudi minister said Monday, after three years of restrictions to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Video: DJ Khaled Gets Emotional While Performing Umrah In Mecca With Mike Tyson
DJ Khaled on Friday performed Umrah in Mecca with American boxer Mike Tyson. Both the stars were in Saudi Arabia for the Red Sea Film Festival. After attending the event, they together visited Kaaba, where they performed religious rituals.
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Viral: Shah Rukh Khan Performs Umrah In Mecca Post Schedule Wrap Of Dunki. Fans Are Thrilled
Shah Rukh Khan was shooting for Dunki in Saudi Arabia
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2 Dead As Heavy Rains Hit Saudi Arabia, Block Road To Mecca
At least two people died on Thursday as heavy rains hit western Saudi Arabia, including the coastal city of Jeddah, delaying flights and forcing schools to close, officials said.
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Man Claims He Did Mecca Pilgrimage For Queen, Arrested In Saudi Arabia
Saudi authorities have arrested a man who claimed to have travelled to the Muslim holy city of Mecca to perform an umrah pilgrimage on behalf of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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Israeli Reporter Enters Mecca, Saudi National Arrested For Helping Him
A Saudi national was arrested for allegedly helping a non-Muslim Israeli reporter Gil Tamary for Israel's Channel 13, enter the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Press Agency said.
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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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SpiceJet To Run 37 Flights Between India And Saudi Arabia For Haj Pilgrims
SpiceJet on Thursday said it will operate 37 special flights between India and Saudi Arabia till July 31 for Indian Haj pilgrims who will visit Islamic pilgrimage sites in Mecca and Medina.
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Sana Khan Enjoys This Traditional Arabic Food During Her Pilgrimage To Mecca - See Pic
In one of her latest Insta-stories, we saw Sana Khan returning from Kaaba (the "House of God" in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia) after her evening prayer.
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Over 1,300 Deaths During Hajj Due To Intense Heat, 83% Pilgrims Unregistered: Saudi
Mecca heatwave death count: Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat and that most of them who died did not have official permits.
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68 Indians Among 645 Hajj Pilgrims Who Died In Mecca, Says Saudi Diplomat
A diplomat in Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that 68 Indian nationals died during the hajj pilgrimage this year marked by searing heat, bringing the overall tally to more than 600.
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More Than 550 Hajj Pilgrims Die In Mecca In Blazing Heat Nearing 52 Degrees
Diplomats on Tuesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in scorching temperatures this year.
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Smriti Irani Meets Umrah Pilgrims, Indian Volunteers In Saudi Arabia
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Irani accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Monday met with Indian volunteers who provide dedicated service to Indian Haj pilgrims and also interacted with Umrah pilgrims.
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20 Pilgrims Killed, Dozens Injured In Bus Crash In Saudi Arabia
A bus ferrying pilgrims to the holy city of Mecca burst into flames after a collision on a bridge on Monday, killing 20 people and injuring more than two dozen others, Saudi state media reported.
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Farooq Abdullah Leaves For Saudi Arabia To Perform Pilgrimage
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah Sunday left for Saudi Arabia to perform 'Umrah', a minor pilgrimage to the twin Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
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Saudi Arabia Lifts Restrictions On Hajj Pilgrims This Year
Saudi Arabia will not impose limits on the number of hajj pilgrims this year, a Saudi minister said Monday, after three years of restrictions to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Video: DJ Khaled Gets Emotional While Performing Umrah In Mecca With Mike Tyson
DJ Khaled on Friday performed Umrah in Mecca with American boxer Mike Tyson. Both the stars were in Saudi Arabia for the Red Sea Film Festival. After attending the event, they together visited Kaaba, where they performed religious rituals.
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Viral: Shah Rukh Khan Performs Umrah In Mecca Post Schedule Wrap Of Dunki. Fans Are Thrilled
Shah Rukh Khan was shooting for Dunki in Saudi Arabia
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2 Dead As Heavy Rains Hit Saudi Arabia, Block Road To Mecca
At least two people died on Thursday as heavy rains hit western Saudi Arabia, including the coastal city of Jeddah, delaying flights and forcing schools to close, officials said.
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Man Claims He Did Mecca Pilgrimage For Queen, Arrested In Saudi Arabia
Saudi authorities have arrested a man who claimed to have travelled to the Muslim holy city of Mecca to perform an umrah pilgrimage on behalf of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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Israeli Reporter Enters Mecca, Saudi National Arrested For Helping Him
A Saudi national was arrested for allegedly helping a non-Muslim Israeli reporter Gil Tamary for Israel's Channel 13, enter the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Press Agency said.
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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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SpiceJet To Run 37 Flights Between India And Saudi Arabia For Haj Pilgrims
SpiceJet on Thursday said it will operate 37 special flights between India and Saudi Arabia till July 31 for Indian Haj pilgrims who will visit Islamic pilgrimage sites in Mecca and Medina.
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Sana Khan Enjoys This Traditional Arabic Food During Her Pilgrimage To Mecca - See Pic
In one of her latest Insta-stories, we saw Sana Khan returning from Kaaba (the "House of God" in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia) after her evening prayer.
