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Saudi Arabia to re-trial 2015 tragic Mecca crane collapse

The initial indictment stated that some of the crane operators, installers, and inspectors working on the site “lacked competence.” Saudi Arabia has launched a new trial in the tragic incident involving…

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Hajj explained: the story behind the centuries-old rituals

This is how Muslims perform the rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam, and adult muslims who have the physical and financial means…

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Qatar pilgrims head to Mecca for biggest Hajj since pandemic

Hajj is a crucial time of the year for Muslims, performed between the 8th – 12th Dhul Hijjah. Muslim pilgrims from Qatar arrived to Saudi Arabia on Monday morning to…

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Pilgrims touch Kaaba for first time as Saudi Arabia removes Covid-19 barriers

The barriers surrounding the Kaaba have been removed after two years of Covid-19 precautionary measures. Pilgrims can now once again touch the holy Kaaba after a two-year precautionary measure put…

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5,000 Qataris apply for Hajj amid plans to increase quota

This will be the first time that Saudi Arabia allows foreign pilgrims for Hajj since the start of the pandemic. Efforts are currently being made to boost the quota of…

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Saudi Arabia rules western pilgrims must book Hajj through ‘lottery’ system

Saudi officials are advising hopeful pilgrims who bought their Hajj deals and packages through various individual travel companies to request a refund for their deposits and payments Western expats living…

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Walk of faith: Pilgrim treks on foot for nearly a year to perform Hajj

This year, Muslims around the world will observe the sacred Day of Arafah on Friday 8th July and Eid Al Adha on the 9th. A Muslim pilgrim who made his…

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Eid Al Adha: what is the Muslim ‘Festival of Sacrifice’

Muslims celebrate two Eids every year, though Eid Al Adha is known as the ‘great’ Eid. Eid Al Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of the final month of…

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Everything you need to know about Hajj this year

Registration for citizens who are looking to perform Hajj this year will begin on Wednesday and will continue until Thursday May 12, 2022. Muslims wanting to perform Hajj for the…

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