News Topic:Saudi Arabia
Religion
5196 aspirants entitled to Hajj pilgrimage from J&K this year
The Saudi Arabia government on Friday announced the final Hajj 2022, stating that this year 55164 aspirants will perform the pilgrimage from India.
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World
Ukraine crisis becoming a problem for Gulf’s rich nations
Choosing sides in Ukraine's crisis would have once been easy for Gulf states, but growing ties with Moscow are forcing them to strike a balance.
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J&K
11,000 register for 2022 Hajj from J-K, Ladakh: Officials
At least 11,000 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have registered for the Hajj in the ensuing year scheduled to begin from May month.
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Religion
Saudi Arabia bans Tablighi Jamaat
Saudi Arabia has startled the Islamic world by banning the Tablighi Jamaat, calling it one of the gateways of terrorism.
Religion
Hajj Committee cancels application for Hajj this year
In view of the decision by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Hajj Committee of India on Tuesday cancelled all applications for the Hajj this year.
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World
World Health Organization declares Madina as Purest City
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Madinah Munawarah in Saudi Arabia as one of the purest cities in the world.
Religion
Saudi to gradually resume ‘Umrah’ pilgrimage
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will gradually resume the year-round 'Umrah' pilgrimage for Muslims from October 4, the interior ministry said on Tuesday, seven months...
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Kashmir
Srinagar doctor dies of Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia
A 69-year-old doctor from Nishat area of Srinagar has died of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia, his family friend said on Thursday.
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