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Afghans hope to tackle ‘extravagant’ Hajj traditions

KABUL: Like many Afghans, Habibullah longed for years to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Given the long list of Afghans who have been anxiously waiting for their turn, the 65-year-old carpenter never thought his luck would shine. But last month, he got a call from an official at the Religious Trust and Haj Ministry in Kabul to tell him that his dream will soon come true.

First group of Indian Haj pilgrims arrive in Madinah

Indian Ambassador Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Consul General Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh and Haj Consul Y. Sabir received the pilgrims on arrival at the airport.

Registration of internal Haj pilgrims to start Thursday morning

The second stage aims to highlight the serviced and packages offered to 230,000 male and female Saudi and expatriate pilgrims through 190 domestic pilgrim service companies and establishments.

Restriction on vehicles entering Makkah meant to ease Hajj traffic congestion

MAKKAH: Vehicles are to be banned from entering the holy city of Makkah in a bid to ease traffic congestion during the Hajj season. Security checkpoints will be positioned at road entrances to the city from June 28 to Aug. 12 to ensure that only drivers issued with special entry permits are allowed in. The clampdown by regional authorities is aimed at giving access priority to

First Makkah Route Initiative Haj flights arriving on Thursday

He said the Makkah Road Initiative is being followed directly by Prince Abdulaziz Bin Saud Bin Naif, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Haj Committee.