Hajj Commission Defends N1.49bn Budget Proposal
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has defended its 2019 proposed budget of N1,492,160,210 before the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs.
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‘Makkah Road’ initiative to enhance facilities
KUALA LUMPUR: The supervisory committee of the Makkah Road initiative is continuing its tour of countries to follow up on efforts to implement it. The tour includes Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India and Tunisia. The initiative’s implementation started two years ago, under the directives of King Salman and the crown prince, to enhance services for Hajj pilgrims
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5 million Muslims perform Umrah this season
It said the third largest contingent of pilgrims came from India, which sent 491,195 people to perform Umrah. Egypt sent 302,398 pilgrims, Yemen and Turkey 240,461 each, and Malaysia 237,988 pilgrims. They were followed by 217,546 Algerians, 171,485 Iraqis and 140,862 Jordanians.
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COST OF HAJJ TODAY
In the distant past and say up to around fifty years ago the cost of undertaking the Hajj pilgrimage was not high such that not only the rich but also the affordable Muslims could do it.
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Saudi Arabia: Makkah average daily rates decrease by 15 percent
Increase in hotel keys and Umrah fees to blame, says Mohamed Adel, Hilton’s cluster marketing manager
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Sikh MPA Bears Expenses Of Umrah For His Employee
Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf MPA Mahindar Pal Singh set a beautiful example of Sikh-Muslims harmony by bearing the expenses of his employee for holy journey of Umrah
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Paying Too Much To Hajj And Umrah Trips? : The TCA Investigates Competitive Environment In Relation Travel Packages Arranged By ATTA In Turkey
The Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) recently published its reasoned decision on the investigation conducted regarding the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (shortly ATTA), Gulf Insurance Turkey and Turser – Tursav Insurance, which is an agency of Gulf Insurance Turkey. The investigation which initiated subsequent the complaint of 83 undertakings offering the hajj and umrah trips.
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VFS TasHeel Clarifies Required Processes for Hajj & Umrah Visa Permits
Technology services specialist VFS TasHeel says its does not process visa permits for Hajj and Umrah and applicants are advised to contact a local tour operator for visas.
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Saudi team arrives for talks on 'Road to Makkah' project
During their stay in Pakistan, the high-level Saudi delegation will visit the four Pakistani airports
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Sudais reviews Haram’s Ramadan preparations
The Presidency has made all preparations to facilitate the smooth flow of pilgrims who are expected to flock to the holy cities from all over the world during the holy month.
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Prince Badr tours Holy Mosques exhibition, inspects Kiswa factory
Visiting the exhibition, Prince Badr reviewed the historical exhibits and artifacts, which represents the history and architecture of the two holy mosques from the early period of Islam to the Saudi era.
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The short history of the Hijaz Railway in Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: The line that was built from Damascus, Syria, to Madinah, Saudi Arabia, is a fascinating part of Hijazi history. Sultan Abdul Hamid II put great effort into modernizing transportation and communication during the Ottoman Empire. He laid telegraph lines and railways to connect Ottoman villages and built the Hijaz Railway to connect Damascus with Madinah.
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