News Topic:Hajj
Religion
Saudi Arabia mulls cancelling Hajj for first time: Report
Saudi Arabian authorities were considering cancelling the annual Hajj pilgrimage season for the first time since the establishment of the Kingdom in 1932, after the number of coronavirus infections exceeded 100,000, a senior official said.
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Religion
COVID-19: Saudi asks Muslims to hold off Hajj plans
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Hajj minister asked Muslims on Tuesday to temporarily defer preparations for the annual pilgrimage amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.Earlier...
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Kashmir
Training for Pulwama Hajj pilgrims from March 19
PULWAMA — According to Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, the orientation training programme for Hajj pilgrims of district Pulwama will be conducted...
News & Interviews
Hajj Orientation Programme organized in Pulwama
Pulwama: A Hajj Orientation Programme was today organized in Pulwama for the intending Hajj pilgrims of the district.The programme, conducted by the District Administration, was...
Religion
Hajj 2015: First batch of pilgrims to return on September 30
Minister for Hajj and Auqaf Mr. Abdul Rehman Veeri today directed officials for ensuring adequate arrangements to facilitate their hassle-free arrival.
Religion
First batch of Hajj pilgrims to return on October 11
The first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir are expected to arrive at Srinagar airport on October 11, Saturday.
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Hajj 2014: First batch of pilgrims leaves from J&K
The first batch of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir for Haj 2014 left the summer capital of Srinagar on Wednesday on a direct flight to Madina in Saudi Arabia.
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