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Despite improved safety efforts during this year’s pilgrimage, Hajj 2025 pilgrims from Pakistan faced tragedy as 18 people lost their lives in Saudi Arabia. Health Complications Behind Deaths According to ministry sources, the majority of the pilgrims who passed away suffered from heart-related issues and other pre-existing health conditions. All were buried in Jannatul Baqi, …
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More than 1.4 million pilgrims gathered in Makkah on Wednesday to begin Islam’s holiest pilgrimage, the Hajj, despite blazing heat that pushed temperatures above 40°C (104°F). The pilgrimage, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, requires every able Muslim to perform it at least once in their lifetime. Wearing white robes symbolizing purity …
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A young man from Libya, named Amer, experienced a miraculous turn of events during his Hajj journey. Amer faced an unexpected security issue at the airport. His name triggered a security alert. Officers told him, “We will try to solve it, but you must wait.” As Amer waited, the rest of the pilgrims completed their …
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Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will observe the crescent moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH tonight. The moon sighting will take place on Tuesday evening, 29 Dhul-Qa’dah / 27th May. The Saudi Supreme Court has called on citizens and residents to look for the new moon. The sighting will determine the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah. This month includes …
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LAHORE: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, announced that 90,000 Pakistanis will perform Hajj this year under the official government scheme. During a press conference in Lahore, Yousaf shared details about the upcoming pilgrimage. He confirmed that the Hajj flight operations under the government scheme will begin on April 29. Pilgrimage Preparations in …
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RIYADH: Saudi authorities have announced a temporary visa suspension for 14 countries ahead of the upcoming Hajj season. The move affects Umrah, business, and family visit visas. The restriction will likely remain in place until mid-June, diplomatic sources said. Officials clarified that Umrah visa holders can still enter the Kingdom until April 13. The affected countries …
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JEDDAH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a new health requirement for all participants of the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage. The ministry confirmed that the rule applies to both Saudi citizens and international pilgrims. Officials stressed that meeting this requirement is mandatory to ensure public health and safety during the pilgrimage. “Hajj will …
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The federal government has taken a significant step to ease the financial burden on pilgrims. It has slashed Hajj package costs, offering relief to thousands of devotees. This reduction is expected to bring comfort and joy to those preparing for their sacred journey. The government’s decision aims to make the Hajj pilgrimage more affordable, especially …
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To assist intending pilgrims for Hajj 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan has announced that 15 designated banks will remain open on Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1, 2024. This decision follows a request from the Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony. The goal is to help pilgrims submit their Hajj applications and …
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The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved the Hajj 2025 Policy, setting guidelines and costs for the upcoming pilgrimage. This policy allows 179,210 Pakistanis to perform Hajj next year and divides the quota evenly between government and private schemes. The cost for pilgrims under the government scheme is projected to range …
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