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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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Saudi Arabia to allow 60,000 vaccinated pilgrims for Umrah each month

Saudi authorities have also confirmed that vaccinated foreign pilgrims are now eligible for Umrah permits. Saudi Arabia will begin accepting vaccinated foreigners for the Umrah pilgrimage, authorities confirmed on Sunday.…

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Heading to Umrah this year? Here’s what you need to know

Only those who have been fully vaccinated can perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia. Those returning to Qatar from Umrah in Saudi Arabia can now undergo a PCR test on arrival…

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Qatari residents and nationals rush to book Hajj and Umrah trips

After lifting the land, air and sea blockade on Qatar, residents rush to book trips to Saudi Arabia, mainly for the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. Umrah and Hajj services from…

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Online registration for Hajj begins

Online registration for Hajj begins Aspiring pilgrims, both expats and nationals, wishing to travel from Qatar to Mecca can now register for visas online. The Gulf Times reports: The Haj and…

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