Garuda Indonesia offers five-star facilities for ‘umrah’
National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is making more convenient for people to go on umrah.
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Emirates to operate extra flights for Haj season
Dubai-based Emirates will be operating extra flights to Jeddah and Madinah to help facilitate travel for pilgrims heading to and from Saudi Arabia for Haj.
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Ministers inspect facilities at new Jeddah airport and Haj terminal
They were briefed on various programs and high tech facilities for receiving the pilgrims as well as for completing immigration and screening procedures. The tour also covered the Passport Zone 4 that was recently equipped with high tech reception counters and lounge No. 11 that was designed for the pilgrims who have completed their immigration procedures from their embarkation points in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta.
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Central Java residents on 21-year waiting list for haj
Residents of Semarang regency, Central Java, looking to go on the haj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, would be wise to sign up early, as a those already registered face a 21-year waiting list.
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Thai Muslims to use mobile app to register for Haj
Director General Arthit said that all information about pilgrims is entered in the ministry’s computers so that at a glance it can be seen that someone has registered with a particular Haj operator company, has seen a district medical officer or doctor, has attended an orientation and has been certified as physically capable of performing Haj.
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Prince Khaled forms panel to improve Umrah services
Thousands had come seeking the blessings of Lailat Al-Qadr or the night of power, which is better than 1,000 months, according to the Holy Qur’an. The first verses of the Holy Book revealed to the Prophet, peace be upon him, on this night.
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Over 450,000 domestic pilgrims register for Haj
The minister on Tuesday inspected hospitals, health centers and clinics in Makkah and the holy sites to make sure that they are well prepared to provide medical care to the guests of God.
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Makkah governor wants a new committee to solve issues from Umrah season in Ramadan
JEDDAH: Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, adviser to King Salman, governor of Makkah and chairman of the Central Hajj Committee, has ordered the formation of a committee headed by Deputy Makkah Gov. Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, with the Makkah Region Development Authority and other relevant bodies as members, to address and solve issues witnessed during the Umrah season in Ramadan.
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Egypt to start biometric fingerprinting for Egyptians looking to go on hajj: Ministry
Egypt to start biometric fingerprinting for Egyptians looking to go on hajj: Ministry
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Ministry to go ahead with Haj catering plan
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah has completed its preparations to distribute precooked meals among a section of foreign pilgrims during the upcoming Haj season as part of a major move to improve services.
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Haj Ministry dedicates link for Qatari pilgrims requests
Those Qataris wishing to perform Haj can register through the link which will be dedicated on the Ministry of Haj and Umrahs website. The link will be available during the month of Dhul Qadah this year, where they can contract for the services they need (housing, transport and subsistence) in Makkah and Madinah and the holy sites with the establishment for the service of Qatari pilgrims according to their wishes, like other pilgrims from around the world.
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The men who guard the sacred Black Stone in Makkah
While many people might assume that the Black Stone is one whole stone, it is actually comprised of eight small rocks, the largest of which is the size of a date, that are molded together.
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