First Hajj flights from Malaysia, Bangladesh arrive in Saudi Arabia
The first Hajj flights from Malaysia and Bangladesh arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday within the Makkah Route initiative.
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‘Makkah Route’ expanded in Turkey and Ivory Coast for Hajj 2023
The Ministry of Interior expanded the “Makkah Route” initiative to Turkey and Ivory Coast for this year. The initiative will now serve in seven countries including Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Morocco and Bangladesh since launching the initiative for the first time in 2019.
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign pact to facilitate Hajj and Umrah travel
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have announced the signing of an agreement to implement the ‘Road to Makkah’ project aimed at simplifying the immigration procedures for Pakistani Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
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Residents without permits banned from entering Makkah starting Monday
The General Directorate of Public Security has announced that residents who do not have entry permits will be turned back from the security control points on roads leading to the Holy Capital from Monday.
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Minister ensures abundant supply of essential foodstuffs during Hajj season
Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadhly said that abundant supply of essential food items will be made available during the upcoming Hajj season
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Vaccinations against Covid-19, meningitis and seasonal flu mandatory for Hajj
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has revealed the mandatory vaccines that prospective pilgrims are required to take before performing this year's Hajj. Vaccinations against Covid-19, meningitis and seasonal flu mandatory for Hajj.
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Ministry to issue domestic Hajj pilgrim permits from Friday
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will start issuing Hajj permits on Friday to domestic pilgrims who have completed the payment of fees for the packages that they have reserved with companies providing pilgrimage services.
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Last date for pilgrims to get vaccines is 10 days before Hajj season
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stated that the last date for pilgrims to take the vaccines is 10 days before the Hajj season.
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Umrah permits remain mandatory after Ramadan
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that the condition of obtaining a permit to perform the Umrah remains mandatory for pilgrims after Ramadan.
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Shawwal 10 is last date for domestic pilgrims to pay final installment of Hajj reservation
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set the 10th of Shawwal as the last date for domestic pilgrims to pay the third and final installment of their Hajj reservation.
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Makkah Emir orders to evaluate quality of transport services provided to pilgrims
Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and chairman of the Supreme Authority for Monitoring Transportation of Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims, has issued directives for the meticulous evaluation of the quality of transport services provided to Umrah pilgrims and worshipers to and from the Grand Mosque
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Sudanese pilgrims hosted by Hajj and Umrah Ministry after flights suspension
The Sudanese pilgrims who were supposed to return to their country have been hosted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah after the flights were suspended following the current situation in Sudan.
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