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NIGERIA AND THE 2026 HAJJ EXERCISE
57+ min ago (243+ words) Food logistics also recorded significant progress. Feeding thousands of pilgrims daily is a complex task, yet meals were distributed more efficiently and on time. Pilgrims experienced fewer disruptions, and the overall system of food distribution reflected better planning and execution....
Islamic Affairs Ministry Distributes over 374, 000 Copies of Holy Quran to Pilgrims Through Jeddah Airport
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (152+ words) Jeddah, June 10, 2026, SPA -- The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by its Makkah Region branch, has distributed 374, 660 copies of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' gift of the Holy Quran in various editions to departing pilgrims through…...
Omani Hajj pilgrims return with hearts full of gratitude and memories of a spiritual journey
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (720+ words) Muscat: Omani pilgrims have returned home after completing the Hajj pilgrimage, carrying with them profound spiritual memories and emotions that blend the joy of fulfilling Islam's fifth pillar with a deep longing for the holy sites that hosted what many…...
Umrah with Parents: Your Complete Planning Guide for 2026
12+ hour, 19+ min ago (728+ words) Elderly parents can perform Umrah comfortably in 2026, with free wheelchairs, carts for Tawaf and Sa'i, and recognised ritual concessions. Here's how to plan the trip, ease the rituals, and keep them safe throughout. Umrah is short " four steps, no multi-day…...
Saudi Arabia permitted foreign pilgrims to make Haji to Mecca
14+ hour, 58+ min ago (149+ words) Pilgrims from the abroad were permitted to participate in the Haji to Mecca for the first time since 2020. Informed the Saudi press agency with a refence to the Ministry of Haji and Umrah. At the same time, the authorities increased…...
Hajj Culmination: Saudi Arabia Issues Fresh Travel Guidelines As Departure Of Pilgrims Begins
13+ hour, 21+ min ago (313+ words) Following the successful and smooth culmination of the annual Hajj rituals, a massive repatriation operation has officially commenced for the return of the Guests of Allah to their respective homelands. In this regard, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah,…...
Agege, Ajeromi pilgrims return to Lagos
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (357+ words) June 9, 2026 by Tajudeen Adebanjo Agege and Ajeromi-Ifelodun local governments on Monday welcomed pilgrims from the councils. Their return was met with excitement at the councils. The pilgrims were part of the first batch of 344 Lagos State contingents who participated in…...
Javid Dar reviews arrangements for Muharram-ul-Harram in Baramulla
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (264+ words) The meeting was attended by MLA Baramulla Javid Hassan Baig, MLA Pattan Javaid Riyaz Bedar, MLA Sopore Irshad Rasool Kar, MLA Wagoora-Kreeri Irfan Hafiz Lone, senior officers of the civil and police administration, heads of various departments, representatives of Shia…...
Pakistan to begin mandatory registration for Hajj 2027 this month
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (225+ words) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs (Mo RA) said on Tuesday that Islamabad would begin mandatory registration for Hajj 2027 later this month, urging all intending pilgrims to ensure their passports are valid till November next year." The annual Islamic pilgrimage…...
Hajj pilgrims perform the Tawaf Wada
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (14+ words) ANTARA Foto Hajj pilgrims perform the Tawaf Wada...