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Hajj under pandemic conditions is possible, says a new study

A World Hajj and Umrah Care Foundation study says it’s feasible to hold the pilgrimage if certain measures and methods are adopted.

Saudi Arabia yet to decide on Hajj with 50 days left

About 50 days are left before the largest congregation of Muslims, yet an uncertainty looms over Hajj this year in Saudi Arabia because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Saudi authorities yet to announce hajj plans as they weigh coronavirus risks

With just two months left until the start of the hajj season, Saudi authorities have yet to announce their plans for handling the annual pilgrimage, with health considerations related to the pandemic being their overriding concern.

King Salman okays several Prophet’s Mosque projects

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved a number of development projects at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.

NAHCON Plans Digitisation of Hajj Operation

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), in collaboration with Nigerian Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has concluded plans on a strategic digital transformation of Hajj operations and management in Nigeria. The rollout meeting was held Tuesday, 9th, June 2020 in the Hajj House conference room.