Haj
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Over 1,000 pilgrims died during Hajj in 2024 due to record-breaking heatwaves, nearly 100 from India
World | Jun 23, 2024, 08:23 PM ISTMore than half of the 1,000 deceased pilgrims were from Egypt - 672 - and the Ministry of External Affairs announced that at least 98 Indians had also died. Deadly heatwaves have swept across the Northern Hemisphere this year due to climate change, including the Islamic holy sites in Saudi Arabia.
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Haj Travel Guide 2024: Booking process, timings, how to reach and more
Travel | Jan 08, 2024, 02:24 PM ISTHaj is a journey of a lifetime for many Muslims. It is a time for spiritual reflection, forgiveness, and renewal. With proper planning and preparation, your Hajj journey in 2024 can be a smooth and fulfilling experience.
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Haj 2024: India, Saudi Arabia ink agreement, over 1.75 lakh pilgrims quota fixed for this year
India | Jan 08, 2024, 08:33 AM ISTMinority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan in Jeddah.
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Haj Yatra: First batch of 145 pilgrims return to Srinagar
India | Jul 16, 2022, 12:58 PM ISTHaj Yatra 2022 news: The first flight carrying pilgrims back from Saudi Arabia landed at Srinagar International Airport at around 7:40 am.
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All applications for Haj 2021 cancelled: Haj Committee of India
India | Jun 15, 2021, 04:52 PM ISTThe Haj Committee of India on Tuesday cancelled all applications scheduled for Haj 2021.
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Coronavirus negative report must for Haj pilgrims next year
India | Nov 07, 2020, 04:04 PM ISTHaj pilgrims will have to submit COVID-19 negative report 72 hours prior to their journey to Saudi Arabia in 2021, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Saturday.
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Haj 2021: Apply for online application from November 7 to December 10
India | Nov 06, 2020, 04:03 PM ISTThe Haj Committee of India has issued the action plan for Haj pilgrimage 2021 with precautionary measures in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. The guidelines will be issued soon.
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China announces new rules for Muslims visiting Saudi Arabia for Haj
World | Oct 12, 2020, 07:47 PM ISTThere are 20 million Muslims in China, mostly Uyghurs - an ethnic group of Turkic origin - and Hui Muslims, who are of Chinese ethnic origin.
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Saudi Arabia announces Haj restrictions
World | Jul 06, 2020, 04:27 PM ISTSaudi Arabia on Monday announced a series of measures to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus during the annual Haj pilgrimage scheduled to take place later this month.
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Those cancelling pilgrimage will get full refund: Telangana Haj panel
India | Jun 06, 2020, 11:01 PM ISTWith uncertainty looming over Haj this year due to Covid-19 pandemic, the Telangana State Haj Committee on Saturday announced that those who desire to cancel their pilgrimage can do so and will get 100 per cent refund.
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'Ease of Doing Haj' dream of Indian Muslims fulfilled: Union Minister Naqvi
India | Feb 17, 2020, 10:07 PM ISTWith the 100 per cent implementation of digital/online Haj process in India, the Indian Muslims' dream of 'Ease of Doing Haj' has been fulfilled, said Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi here on Monday.
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Andhra hikes financial aid for Haj, Jerusalem pilgrims
India | Oct 30, 2019, 08:08 PM ISTMuslims going to Saudi Arabia to perform Haj and the Christians visiting holy places in Jerusalem will get higher financial help. The assistance for those with an annual income of below Rs 3 lakh will get Rs 60,000 against Rs 40,000 under the existing scheme.
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Ads of Jerusalem, Haj on Tirupati bus tickets, BJP demands action for 'hurting Hindu sentiments'
India | Aug 23, 2019, 04:25 PM ISTBJP leaders and workers on Friday staged a protest at the office of the regional manager of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) and raised slogans against the corporation officials. They said the sentiments of Hindus should be respected.
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First batch of haj pilgrims return to Delhi, praises PM Modi for providing them wonderful facilities
News | Aug 18, 2019, 12:05 PM ISTFirst batch of haj pilgrims return to Delhi, praises PM Modi for providing them wonderful facilities
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Haj is new harbinger of Saudi-India economic, cultural ties
World | Aug 13, 2019, 04:18 PM ISTA record 200,000 pilgrims from India are going to perform Haj this year, after the third consecutive increase in India's Haj quota. The decision was announced when Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman, popularly referred to as MBS, visited India in February 2019. His state visit was nothing short of historic as it signalled a growing strategic convergence between Riyadh and Delhi.
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Record 2 lakh Indian pilgrims to go for Haj this year: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
India | Jun 09, 2019, 05:33 PM IST"The number of women Haj pilgrims going without mehram (male companion) has increased this year and stood at 2,340. Around 48 per cent of the two lakh Haj pilgrims from India are women," the minister informed.
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India gets ready for biggest man management exercise abroad
India | Apr 28, 2019, 01:58 PM ISTThe Ministry of Minority Affairs will depute 638 officials to the Consulate General of India in Jeddah while the Consulate General will engage an equal number of personnel temporarily.
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All applicants from big states cleared for going on Haj after hike in India's quota
India | Apr 19, 2019, 03:25 PM ISTOn Friday, the Saudi Arabian government issued a formal order with regard to the increase in India's Haj quota.
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Haj pilgrims are not consumers and can’t claim refund, says apex consumer court
India | Jun 06, 2018, 06:44 PM ISTThe apex consumer commission was hearing an appeal filed by the Haj Committee of India against the Rajasthan state commission order asking it to compensate Abbas Ali and his son Faiyaz Hussain
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Government announces massive reduction in airfare for Haj
India | Feb 27, 2018, 03:35 PM ISTThe decision to cut airfares will end the "political and economic exploitation" of Hajis "as was done during the Congress-led UPA regime", Naqvi said.