Contemplations About Hajj ……..Here is your guide (I)
1 – Prior to Hajj and/or ‘Umrah the Muslim should: a) Purify his creed (‘Aqeedah) from any aspects of Shirk, greater or lesser, as Shirk destroys one’s deeds. b) Devote his Hajj purely…
Read More »Hajj Applicants can cancel companions after booking – Saudi Ministry of Hajj
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that the main applicants to perform Hajj rituals can cancel one of their companions after issuing the receipt for the package they chose. The Ministry…
Read More »Hajj Training Institute, NITDA, partner on digitizing Hajj processes
In an attempt to eliminate the bottlenecks associated with Hajj processes in Nigeria, the newly established Hajj Institute of Nigeria, (HIN) an institution under the supervision of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON),…
Read More »Hajj 2023: Indonesia Govt budget Rp389.8 bln (300million Dollars) for Pilgrims’ Medical services
This allocation has been provided by the state budget (APBN), thus it will not be borne by the pilgrims. The Indonesia Health Ministry said it has prepared a budget of Rp389.8 billion…
Read More »Flight ticket cartels behind soaring cost of performing umrah – Malaysia Umrah Operators
Industry players say such activities were detected as far back as five years ago. Industry players have pointed the finger at parties involved in the resale at higher prices of flight tickets to…
Read More »Hajj 2023: We are working to avert dollar crisis for pilgrims – State Minister
The Bangladesh government has taken preparations so that the intending Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims do not face dollar crisis, said State Minister for Religious Affairs Md Faridul Haque Khan on Thursday. He was…
Read More »2023 Haj Cost: Malaysian Gov’t to hold discussions with Makkah, Madinah hotel operators on price reduction
The Malaysian government and the Pilgrim Fund Board (TH) will soon hold discussions with Makkah and Madinah hotel operators on room rates in an effort to control or reduce the cost of performing Haj…
Read More »Obtain Umrah reservation from Nusuk platform, use free shuttle from Jeddah to Makkah – Saudi Arabia
Pilgrim Experience Program announced the launch of the free trial service of transporting pilgrims between Jeddah and Makkah. The program clarified that the service is available from Terminal 1 in King Abdulaziz International…
Read More »In Jeddah: How Islam’s rarest relics shed new light on the history of the Hajj
From the doors of the Kaaba to some of the oldest Quranic manuscripts on Earth, the Islamic Arts Biennale celebrates a history of diversity and equality Walking through the galleries of the inaugural Islamic…
Read More »Hajj 2023: Nasarawa Begins Pilgrims’ Enlightenment February 5, commend Gov Sule for support
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State have been applauded for attaching more priority to the welfare of pilgrims in the state. Executive Secretary Nasarawa State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Mallam Idris Almakura…
Read More »IN DETAIL: How to book your Umrah journey through Saudi Arabia’s new online Nusuk platform
The platform guides pilgrims on the Umrah visa process, as well as the necessary permits. ‘Nusuk’ platform is the ‘official guide to Mecca and Medina’.Image Credit: Reuters Dubai: International pilgrims can now plan their…
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