IT may be said at the outset that in discussing haj related issues, one runs the risk of touching on public sensitivities as haj is part of the devotional aspects (‘ibadat) of Islam and not as open to rational enquiry in the same way as are matters of concern to civil transactions (mu‘amalat).
Read more The Haramain high-speed railway has resumed its daily journeys between Madinah and Makkah one week after resuming operations between Madinah and Jeddah on Wednesday.
Read more Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced the quota of Iranian pilgrims for next year’s Hajj agreed with the Saudi side.
Read more The journey of pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah is no longer confined to the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. They can now visit different cities and experience the ancient and modern wonders the Kingdom has to offer.
Read more As preparations for the 2020 Hajj exercise intensify, Saudi Arabian authorities have introduced a uniform hadaya (animal sacrifice money) payment system for all pilgrims.
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