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Life & Style Published 10 Jun, 2024 10:38am

Essential items for women pilgrims during Hajj season

Packing a travel bag for Hajj pilgrimage is different from normal trip

Life & Style Published 09 Jun, 2024 05:31pm

Hajj: Sania Mirza to embark on ‘journey of lifetime’

Former Indian tennis player urges people to keep her in their thoughts, prayers

World Updated 07 Jun, 2024 11:24pm

No place for ‘political slogans’ during Hajj: Saudi minister

Minister says Kingdom leadership committed to ensuring Hajj embodies ‘highest levels of devotion’

World Updated 07 Jun, 2024 01:31am

Zilhaj moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eidul Azha to be celebrated on June 16

June 7 marks start of Hajj pilgrimage

Pakistan Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:29pm

Pakistan reiterates call for Hajj pilgrims to take precautions against heatstroke

Weather forecast indicates 'humidity of 25%, rain close to zero, and maximum temperature of 44 degrees'

World Published 04 Jun, 2024 09:17pm

Saudi Arabia warns of above-average heat during the Hajj

Last year more than 1.8 million Muslims took part in the Hajj, official figures show

World Published 27 May, 2024 02:57pm

UAE tightens regulations on Hajj, Umrah services

Operators can be slapped with fines of up to 50,000 dirhams if they did not obtain prior approval before receiving requests

World Published 24 May, 2024 09:23am

Saudi Arabia prohibits visa holders from entering Makkah during Hajj

The ban would be valid from May 23 to June 21

World Published 19 May, 2024 10:24am

Scorching temperatures forecast for Hajj

Saudi authorities are preparing for what they anticipate will be record numbers of pilgrims

World Published 12 May, 2024 11:45am

Saudi Arabia upgrades 4,000km of roads for Hajj

This included resurfacing 158 kilometers of roads

World Published 05 May, 2024 11:18am

Saudi Arabia gears up to receive over two million Hajj pilgrims

Hajj ministry assigns 3,500 staff members to cater to needs of pilgrims

Pakistan Published 04 May, 2024 10:31pm

Hajj pilgrims urged to ensure vaccination five days before departure

Says vaccination is mandatory requirement

Pakistan Published 02 May, 2024 04:53pm

Hajj not justified without govt permission: Ashrafi

Adds that Saudi govt is making excellent arrangements for Hajj

World Published 02 May, 2024 08:46am

Hajj 2024: Pilgrims required to display Nusuk Card at all times

New tagging system launched to stop unauthorized pilgrims

World Published 27 Apr, 2024 08:51pm

Saudi Arabia’s Fatwa council declares permit mandatory for Hajj

Calls for strict adherence to established regulations

Pakistan Published 21 Apr, 2024 12:17am

Registration of pilgrims under private Hajj scheme in progress: Ashrafi

Says certain private tour operators were offering Hajj packages at ‘more affordable rate’

Pakistan Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:59pm

Govt announces Hajj flight operation schedule

The flights will continue from May 9 to June 9

Life & Style Published 15 Apr, 2024 11:41pm

Saudi Arabia revises Umrah visas duration

Ministry emphasises change aims to better manage influx and activities of pilgrims

Pakistan Updated 05 Apr, 2024 10:23pm

Hajj flights in Pakistan to begin on May 9

Smartphones a must for all pilgrims, says ministry’s spokesperson

Pakistan Published 15 Nov, 2023 10:11pm

Caretaker govt announces major changes in Hajj Policy 2024

Pakistani students studying in Saudi universities to be appointed local moavineen

Pakistan Updated 05 Oct, 2023 11:20pm

‘Road to Makkah’ project to be expanded to Karachi airport

Govt to introduce special scarves for women pilgrims, says interim religious minister

Sports Updated 21 Sep, 2023 11:46pm

Shahid Afridi unhappy about people filming him secretly

All veteran cricketers should focus on lower-level cricket, say Afridi

Pakistan Updated 29 Jun, 2023 09:10am

Pakistani Hajj official dies at Arafat Plain dressed in Ihram

Azam Chandio suffered a heart attack during Hajj

Life & Style Published 27 Jun, 2023 08:38pm

Priest converts to Islam after series of dreams, performs first Hajj

Former priest led thousand of his followers to Islam

World Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:51pm

Huge crowds swarm from Makkah for Hajj climax

Saudi officials say this year's Hajj could be the biggest in history

▶️ Pakistan Updated 25 Jun, 2023 09:10pm

Dar says his statement on parliamentarians going for Hajj was ‘misconstrued’

Clarifies govt did not bear their expenses for holy journey

World Published 25 Jun, 2023 05:52pm

Huge crowds circle Kaaba as Hajj begins in Saudi heat

Islam’s holiest site is expected to host over 2m worshippers from 160 countries

World Updated 23 Jun, 2023 08:39pm

Millions head to Makkah for huge hajj in Saudi heat

This year's hajj could break attendance records

World Published 19 Jun, 2023 05:26pm

Israel says hoped-for direct Haj flights to Saudi Arabia won’t happen now

Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi says normalisation is 'a ways off' because it will hinge on addressing strains between Riyadh and Washington

Pakistan Updated 21 May, 2023 04:12pm

Pakistan begins Hajj flight operations

Road to Makkah facility will be expanded across the country next year, says Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah