Hajj pilgrims get ID bracelets after deadly stampede
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has begun issuing hajj pilgrims with identification bracelets one year after a… Read More
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Arab foreign ministers condemn Khamenei attack on Saudi Arabia
CAIRO: Arab foreign ministers weighed in Thursday on a bitter dispute between Tehran and Riyadh over… Read More
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From prayer beads to clocks, the retail rites of hajj
MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA: After spending thousands of dollars to reach Makkah for the hajj, Muslim… Read More
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Iranians are ‘not Muslims’: Saudi Grand Mufti
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti Abdulaziz al-Sheikh has said that Iranians are "not Muslims", after Iran's… Read More
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Iran’s Khamenei suggests Saudi Arabia should not control Hajj
TEHRAN: Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei renewed criticism of Saudi Arabia over how it… Read More
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Saudi Arabia strives to prevent repeat of fatal crush at Hajj
RIYADH: A year after the worst Hajj disaster in a generation, Saudi Arabia is issuing… Read More
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Imran cancels plans of performing Hajj
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has cancelled plans of performing Hajj this year… Read More
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Solar-powered umbrella invented for Hajj pilgrims
RIYADH: A Saudi-Palestinian company has created a high-tech umbrella with an aim to make Hajj… Read More
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Hajj stoning to be shortened this year after deadly stampede
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA: A stoning ritual which led to the deaths of about 2,300 people… Read More
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Govt establishes Hajj inquiry cell to address pilgrims’ issues
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has established a Hajj inquiry cell for… Read More
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First Hajj flight with 328 pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Hajj flight operations have been initiated across the country and will continue until the… Read More
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Minister promises best facilities for Hajj pilgrims this year
ISLAMABAD: Ministry for Religious Affairs stated that best facilities are being provided to pilgrims who… Read More
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LHC hears petition against barring women to perform Hajj alone
LAHORE: Lahore High Court has ordered Federal Ministry for Religious Affairs to explain why it… Read More
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SMS service launched to prevent Hajj scheme fraud
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has launched a short message service… Read More
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Saudi still reviewing hajj stampede: minister
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi authorities are still reviewing a deadly stampede which struck last year's… Read More
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Iran will not send Hajj pilgrims, blames Saudi: state TV
TEHRAN:Iranians will not take part in this year's Mecca pilgrimage because of "obstacles" raised by… Read More
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Iran ends hajj talks in Saudi without final deal
RIYADH: An Iranian delegation wrapped up a visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday without reaching a… Read More
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Saudi Arabia says talks with Iran on hajj ‘positive’
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia said talks on Wednesday with visiting Iranian delegates on arrangements for hajj pilgrims… Read More
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Saudi denies blocking Iran Hajj pilgrims
RIYADH/TEHRAN: Saudi Arabia on Thursday denied blocking Iranian Hajj pilgrims after Tehran alleged "sabotage" by… Read More
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PIA announces reduction in fares for Hajj
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines announced a cut in the fares for Hajj this year. Read More
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