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Malaysia asks for increase in haj quota

Malaysia has made a request to Saudi Arabia for the official haj quota to be increased from the current 31,600. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the request was made as Malaysia's population has increased to 31.95 million.

Malaysian PM visits museum dedicated to life of the Prophet during Madinah trip

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Tuesday visited the International Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization in Madinah.

Makkah landmark hotel developer swings to loss after pilgrim numbers plummet

The developer of the landmark Makkah Hotel and Towers reported a SR59 million ($15.7 million) loss for 2020 as the number of pilgrims visiting the holy city fell in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

License fee, six-month expat fee exemption announced in Hajj and Umrah sector

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved the exemption of the payment of a fee for expatriates working in the Hajj and Umrah sector for a period of six months.

NAHCON Awaits Saudi Arabia Pronouncement On 2021 Hajj

The chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, has said the commission is still waiting for an official pronouncement from the Saudi authorities on the 2021 Hajj while expressing confidence that the recent procurement of COVID-19 vaccines has given hope for the pilgrimage.