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Global campaign to 'End Saudi Politicisation of Holy Places' begins

Indonesia’s capital Jakarta saw the launch of the Global Campaign to End Saudi Politicisation of Holy Places, which is an international movement that rejects Saudi Arabia’s politicisation of religious holy sites.

Hajj: No going back on March 2018 payment deadline – NAHCON

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said there will be no extension of the March 2018 payment deadlines for intending pilgrims for next year’s hajj exercise.

E-system aims to make Hajj, Umrah simple

Pilgrims can now finalize Hajj e-system booking procedures through the Hajj offices approved in their respective countries, an official source at the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah told Arab News. He said the ministry is seeking to achieve the required transparency for pilgrims at all levels and types, and that the electronic path shows the costs of the Hajj services.

Selfies banned at Islam's two holiest sites in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabian government has banned pilgrims from taking photos and videos using any devices for any purpose at Islam's two holiest mosques.

KSA to ease immigration process for Bangladeshi pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has decided to ease the immigration process for the pilgrims, to be effective from next year of the holy hajj, said a high official of the religious affairs ministry. The Saudi authorities have decided that the pilgrims will get pre-clearance for immigration and custom at departing airports in Bangladesh.