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Man who designed the Kaaba door, Muneer Al Jundi passes away in Germany

Muneer Al Jundi, an engineer who designed the door of the Holy Kaaba, passed away in Stuttgart, Germany on Wednesday.

60% drop in Hajj applications due to COVID

60% drop in Hajj applications due to COVID Greater Kashmir | There has been a 60 percent drop in aspirants for Hajj 2021 pilgrimage due to COVID 19 which forced cancellation of the pilgrimage earlier this year.

Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Hajj Savings Scheme

The Lagos State Government says it will support the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in all its laudable initiatives aimed at improving the narratives of Hajj operations in the country, including the Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS).

Circumambulation tracks for elderly, physically challenged around Kaaba

Saudi authorities have designated two tracks for the elderly and physically challenged worshippers to perform circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, according to a local newspaper.

1,500 Saudi women serving pilgrims at Two Holy Mosques

Around 1,500 Saudi women are assigned to perform various duties related to serving Umrah performers and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.