TAIF: Flocks of Hajj and Umrah performers travel to Taif, 70km from Makkah, to visit the city’s historical places. One of the main attractions in Taif is the Al-Qu’a and Al-Qantara Mosque, located in Al-Mathnah neighborhood.
Read more “The pilgrims from Kerala do not like the idea of going all the way to Mumbai to board a ship to Saudi Arabia even if the cost comes down by ₹40,000. Our pilgrims favour direct flights though the airfare now is ₹76,000,” Thodiyoor Muhammed Kunju Moulavi, chairman, Haj Committee, told The Hinduon Wednesday.
Read more The Ministry of Commerce and Investment continues its campaign in Makkah against selling souvenirs of the Kaaba, Maqam Ibrahim and Al-Haram Al-Makki because of what it called “preserving its sanctity” after shops were notified through inspection tours.
Read more Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today tweeted about his visit to the tomb of Prophet Muhammad in Medina, Saudi Arabia yesterday.
Read more The Gulf country has expanded India’s quota after Naqvi signed a bilateral annual Haj agreement between India and Saudi Arabia with the Haj and Umrah minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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