Parliament passes bill to curb irregularities in hajj management
The parliament today passed “Hajj and Umrah Management Bill, 2021” to deal with irregularities and mismanagement in the sector.
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Hajj and Umrah management Bill, 2021 passed
Hajj and Umrah Management Bill, 2021 was passed in the Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday aiming to ensure smooth performing of hajj and umrah by the Muslim devotees and remove irregularities and mismanagement in the sector.
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Heritage Commission registers 624 new archeological sites in Saudi Arabia
The Heritage Commission has accredited the registration of 624 archeological and historical sites in the National Antiquities Register during the first quarter of 2021, increasing the number of archeological sites that have been registered since the establishment of the register to 8,176 sites across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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NAHCON speaks on cancellation of 2021 Hajj for international pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has cancelled Hajj for international pilgrims for the 2021 season
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Over 20 million benefit from ‘Eatamarna’ app
The number of beneficiaries from the “Eatamarna” application has exceeded 20 million, including those holding various kinds of permits. The types of permits include those for prayer in the Grand Mosque, performing Umrah, visiting the Prophet’s Mosque, and praying in the Rawdah Al-Shareefah (which is an area deemed part of Paradise).
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Presidency announces readiness to receive this year’s pilgrims
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques announced completion of all procedures to receive this year’s pilgrims with adherence to health protocols and preventive measures applied at the Two Holy Mosques.
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Women can register for Hajj without male guardian
Three packages have been approved for this year’s pilgrimage, with a government ministry saying that people could register online for Hajj including women without a mahram (male guardian).
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Ministry reveals 3 packages for Hajj, costs from SR12,000 to 16,000
Ministry reveals 3 packages for Hajj, costs from SR12,000 to 16,000
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Smart robot distributes bottles of Zamzam water at Grand Mosque
President of the Presidency of the Affair of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais inaugurated yesterday a smart robot system to distribute bottles of Zamzam water.
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Saudi Arabia bars foreign pilgrims from Hajj due to COVID
Saudi Arabia says this year’s pilgrimage will be limited to 60,000 citizens and residents.
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One dose of COVID-19 is a must for Hajj pilgrims
Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah stressed that vaccination, even with one dose, is a requirement for performing this year's Hajj.
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60,000 vaccinated pilgrims residing in Saudi Arabia can perform Hajj this year
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have decided to allow 60,000 pilgrims of vaccinated citizens and residents who are already in the Kingdom to do this year's Hajj.
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