Indian man walks 8,650 km to Mecca on foot to perform Hajj
A Muslim man has achieved his dream after an adventurous 382-day journey to Mecca for the holy Hajj pilgrimage. As Muslims journey to Makkah via air, sea, or road for…
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Reopening of Saudi land border drives up number of umrah pilgrims from Qatar
The increase in the number of pilgrims during Ramadan is expected to continue in the last 10 days of the month. The number of pilgrims performing umrah during the current…
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Qatar and Saudi Arabia discuss cooperation on Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages
The pilgrimage season is expected to begin around 26 June. Qatar and Saudi Arabia discussed developing cooperation in Hajj and Umrah on Wednesday, almost a month before the beginning of…
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Pilgrims ‘not allowed’ to repeat Umrah in Ramadan
The move is intended to facilitate ease of access for other pilgrims who wish to undertake Umrah during the holy month. Pilgrims are not allowed to repeat Umrah during Ramadan,…
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At least 20 pilgrims killed after bus crashes in Saudi Arabia
The incident comes as millions from around the world travel to Saudi Arabia for the year-round Umrah pilgrimage, which attracts vast numbers during the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Some…
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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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The Round Up | 9 August 2021
The stories making headlines on #TheRoundUp: ???? Qatari company sues two Trump backers ???? Saudi Arabia opens Umrah for foreign vaccinated pilgrims ???????? Qatar Charity builds new health facility in…
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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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Saudi Arabia welcomes Umrah pilgrims following ‘successful’ Hajj pilgrimage
The kingdom announced on Sunday that it will reopen its holy sites to receive pilgrims after the end of Hajj rituals. Saudi Arabia announced it has re-opened Muslim holy sites…
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