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Shaza Makkah wins ‘The World’s Leading Luxury Halal Hotel’ award

Shaza Makkah, the 5-Star hotel among the first in line hotels in Jabal Al-Ka’bah to Haram, has won “The World’s Leading Luxury Halal Hotel” at The World Travel Awards 2021.

Indonesian Religious Affairs Ministry Postpones Umrah Departure Until Early 2022

The departure of Indonesian Umrah pilgrims will be postponed until 2022 after Jokowi appealed to Indonesian people to avoid traveling abroad.

No appointments to kiss Black Stone

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that there has been no service added on the Eatmarna application to book an appointment to kiss the Black Stone (Al-Hajar Al-Aswad).

How does Saudi Arabia plan to revive Hajj and Umrah sector?

Saudi Arabia is planning to revive the hajj and umrah sectors of the Kingdom through greater cooperation between private and public entities. According to a report published by Arab News, the move will allow the kingdom to expand services to pilgrims visiting the two holiest sites for Muslims, Makkah and Madinah.

Umrah pilgrims want travel agencies punished for charging extra

The Bangladesh Pilgrim and Haji Welfare Council has asked the government to shut down the travel agencies for charging exorbitant prices for Biman Bangladesh Airlines tickets on the Dhaka-Jeddah route.