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18% increase expected in number of Umrah pilgrims

The ministry's undersecretary for the affairs of Umrah, Abdulaziz Bin Abdul Rahim Wazzan said the ministry has adopted new strategies and plans for the new Umrah season with the aim of providing the pilgrims with outstanding services that will make their trip a memorable event.

Serving pilgrims is our top priority, Benten

"Makkah is receiving utmost care and attention in terms of planning and development, to be at the forefront of international cities and development,” Benten said.

Woman Tries to Conduct Hajj at Adolescence, Finally Succeeds at 86

Amina Mukanduhura 86, from Rugobagoba, Kamonyi district dreamt to conduct the famous, Hajj, an annual pilgrimage that is recommended amongst the five pillars of Islam but for the last seventy years, she tried and failed mainly because she could not afford the budget which stands at Rwf 3 million today.

Efforts to reduce next year's hajj costs

The Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Ministry will start discussions over a plan to reduce prices of hajj missions for the next season.

Airlift of pilgrims causes row as NAHCON bars airline, reviews quota

This year’s airlifting of hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia with local airlines has caused disagreements as some of the airlines have accused the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) of sharp practices.