What would canceling Hajj mean for Saudi Arabia's economy?
3 April 2020

What would canceling Hajj mean for Saudi Arabia's economy?

It would be an incredibly rare occurrence in modern history if Hajj is canceled as the last such closure is thought to have taken place more than 200 years ago.

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Minister to discuss Haj plans with Saudi envoy next week
3 April 2020

Minister to discuss Haj plans with Saudi envoy next week

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri will meet with Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Datuk Dr Mahmoud Hussien Saeed Qattan on April 7, to discuss on current Haj issues.

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My Encounters with Fellow Kashmiris at Hajj
2 April 2020

My Encounters with Fellow Kashmiris at Hajj

Hajj transforms a person completely, and we should thank Almighty for choosing us for this journey instead of screaming, complaining, fighting and debating while standing on such a revered and pious land

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Hajj cancellations over the centuries
2 April 2020

Hajj cancellations over the centuries

Coronavirus may see pilgrimage scrapped for the first time since the founding of Saudi Arabia, but 2020 will join a long list of years that have missed the annual event

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Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in Makkah, Madinah in coronavirus clampdown
2 April 2020

Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in Makkah, Madinah in coronavirus clampdown

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior implemented a 24-hour curfew in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah on Thursday to limit the spread of coronavirus, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

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Uncertainty over Ramadan Umrah deepens as Saudis ask Muslims to defer Hajj plans
2 April 2020

Uncertainty over Ramadan Umrah deepens as Saudis ask Muslims to defer Hajj plans

Uncertainty over Umrah travel to Makkah during the holy month of Ramadan Wednesday deepened further after the Saudi authorities asked Muslims to defer Hajj 2020 travel plans due to Coronavirus outbreak.

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New safety rules for Makkah restaurants’ food delivery services
2 April 2020

New safety rules for Makkah restaurants’ food delivery services

Restaurants in Makkah operating food delivery services during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak have been ordered to follow strict new health and safety requirements.

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Makkah launches service to help people in need
31 March 2020

Makkah launches service to help people in need

The Makkah governorate is offering a new service for those wishing to benefit from the campaign “Barran bi Makkah,” launched by Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal. The campaign aims to help families and owners of small businesses who have been hard hit by the precautionary measures taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Kingdom.

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Madinah Governor Calls For Fulfilling Citizens' Needs During Curfew
31 March 2020

Madinah Governor Calls For Fulfilling Citizens' Needs During Curfew

Saudi Governor of Madinah region Prince Faisal bin Salman has underlined the need to provide citizens and residents with all required services, ensuring that all their needs are fulfilled including food and medicine, to ensure they are not impacted by the curfew imposed to fight COVID-19.

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Saudi Arabia’s Hajj and Umrah minister tells Muslims to wait for coronavirus clarity on pilgrimage
31 March 2020

Saudi Arabia’s Hajj and Umrah minister tells Muslims to wait for coronavirus clarity on pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia has asked Muslims to wait for more clarity on the coronavirus pandemic before planning any travel for pilgrimage, the minister for Hajj and Umrah told Al-Ekhbariya TV on Tuesday.

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Curfew extended in six Makkah districts
30 March 2020

Curfew extended in six Makkah districts

Ministry of Interior on Monday extended the curfew period in the districts of Ajyad, Al-Masafi, Al-Misfalah, Al-Hujun, Al-Nakasa and Housh Bakr in Makkah. These measures are aimed at preventing anyone from entering or leaving these areas all through the day.

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Halt Hajj preparations for now
30 March 2020

Halt Hajj preparations for now

The Saudi Arabian Hajj ministry has asked Bangladesh government to suspend some activities relating to this year’s pilgrimage until further instructions in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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