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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

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 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

World Published 18 Feb, 2024 03:06pm

Saudi Arabia announces jail sentence for seeking donation during Hajj season

Authorities say violators could face up to seven-year prison time

World Published 12 Jan, 2024 01:08pm

Saudi Arabia looks to air taxis for premium travel in Hajj

The kingdom's airline has already ordered 100 aircraft

Pakistan Published 10 Jan, 2024 07:08pm

Ministry of religious affairs takes action against unregistered Hajj booking companies

The ministry denies allowing takaful companies to engage in Hajj and Umrah bookings

World Published 26 Dec, 2023 06:39pm

Saudi Arabia officially opens Hajj applications

Applications will be accepted through the Nusuk application

Pakistan Published 23 Dec, 2023 11:47am

Pak Hajj App launched to facilitate pilgrims

Users will be provided with unique ID

Pakistan Published 12 Dec, 2023 06:25pm

Govt lifts 5-year ban on second Hajj for pilgrims

Application submission date for Hajj 2024 extended till Dec 22

Pakistan Published 08 Dec, 2023 08:18pm

Govt authorised 15 banks to remain open on weekend for Hajj 2024 forms

Forms can be submitted till December 12 throughout the country

Pakistan Published 27 Nov, 2023 09:01pm

Govt announces opening of Hajj 2024 applications from today

Around 89,605 Pakistanis will perform Hajj under the government scheme

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

World Published 30 Jun, 2023 11:58am

Over 2,000 pilgrims suffer heat stress during Hajj

At least 230, including a Pakistani Hajj officials, die in Mecca

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

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

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

Pakistan Published 02 Apr, 2023 07:46pm

Dollar shortage could impact Hajj

Authorities say they will fall $33 million of their target

Pakistan Published 21 Mar, 2023 12:10am

Government will make Hajj easier if you pay in dollars

The government has only received 10,000 applications so far

▶️ Pakistan Updated 11 Mar, 2023 02:34pm

Inflation, rupee devaluation impact Hajj package, ‘but not’ for expats’

Hajj applications are to be collected from March 16

Pakistan Updated 05 Mar, 2023 10:06am

Hajj likely to cost ‘over Rs1 million’ per pilgrim under govt scheme

PIA Hajj operations to start from May 21, Hajj quota increased for expatriates

World Updated 10 Jan, 2023 11:44am

Hajj 2023: Saudi Arabia ends limit on pilgrim numbers

You need a bank account to apply, says Pakistan's minister

Pakistan Updated 13 Jul, 2022 11:26am

Post-Hajj flight operation set to commence from July 15

One-month flight operation to bring over 81,000 pilgrims

World Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:35pm

Pilgrims stone the devil as almost million-strong Haj winds down

Large crowds have spurred fears that Covid-19 will spread