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Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca) News Monitoring

  • Published on 15:16 GMT

    Iraqi Airways Begins Daily Departures for Hajj seasons

    Starting from May 8th, Iraqi Airways has launched their airlift operations for Hajj pilgrims as part of the 2025/1446H pilgrimage seasons, which will continue until May 28th. Iraqi Airways has begun operating 5 to 6 daily flights from various airports …

    Source: Iraq International News Agency - Neutral
  • Published on 08:00 GMT

    The first group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims to depart for Saudi Arabia tomorrow

    11:36, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The first group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims, totaling 165 people, will depart for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Friday, May 16.  Tajikistan’s privately-owned airline, Somon Air, will operate this flight. According to the Committee on …

    Source: Asia Plus - Neutral
  • Published on 04:23 GMT

    Hajj 2025: How to Travel from Jeddah Airport to Mecca

    Pilgrims are offered multiple transportation options to ensure a safe and convenient journey to the sacred city. Options from Jeddah to Mecca Haramain high-speed trains: Fast and efficient, the Haramain train service operates from a station conveniently …

    Source: Gulf News - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on 07:15 GMT

    Saudi Arabia: Medical, Transport Services Reviewed To Ensure Seamless Experience For Indian Haj Pilgrims

    (MENAFN- IANS) Riyadh, May 15 (IANS) Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Khan conducted an inspection on Thursday of various functional desks, branch offices, and branch dispensaries set up to facilitate services to Indian Haj pilgrims.He was …

    Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 14, 2025

    Jigawa to airlift 930 intending pilgrims for 2025 Hajj

    Jigawa State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board said all is now set for MaxAir airline services to airlift 930 intended pilgrims from the state for this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The board’s sole administrator, Ahmed Umar Labbo, said all necessary documents are …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    1,285 Pilgrims Airlifted To Mecca From Niger

    Laleye Dipo in Minna No fewer than 1,285 Muslims have been airlifted to Mecca from the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, since the exercise started four days ago. A total of 2,885 pilgrims are expected to be flown to Mecca for …

    Source: This Day - Pro-Government
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Saudi Arabia steps up action on illegal pilgrims sneaking into Mecca

    Saudi Arabia has arrested illegal pilgrims after they were smuggled into Mecca without Haj permits. Over the past week, Saudi police have arrested several individuals attempting to smuggle pilgrims into Mecca in an ambulance, as well as pilgrims hiding …

    Source: Gulf Daily News Online - Pro-Government
  • Published on May 14, 2025

    Jammu-Kashmir: Second batch of Hajj pilgrims to depart from Srinagar today

    An executive member of the Jammu and Kashmir Hajj Committee said 642 pilgrims are scheduled to depart from Srinagar on Wednesday, and six flights have been arranged for the purpose. The first batch of 3,372 pilgrims left from Srinagar on May 4 The Ministry …

    Source: Mid Day Mumbai - Pending
  • Published on May 14, 2025

    Second Batch of Haj Pilgrims Departs from Srinagar

    Days after the first batch of Haj pilgrims in Srinagar left for Saudi Arabia’s Mecca to undertake the annual holy pilgrimage, the second batch of Haj pilgrims are also set to depart for Mecca from Srinagar on Wednesday following the cessation of …

    Source: The Kashmir Monitor - Neutral
  • Published on May 14, 2025

    Pilgrim Gridlock

    The Hajj is a pilgrimage deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, representing one of the core obligations that every capable Muslim must fulfil at least once in their lifetime. For many, it is a lifelong aspiration that carries immense religious weight and …

    Source: The Kashmir Monitor - Neutral
  • Published on May 14, 2025

    Nearly 81,000 Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Arrive in Medina

    TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Religious Affairs reported that tens of thousands of Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia have arrived in Medina, Saudi Arabia. According to the Integrated Hajj Information and Computer System (Siskohat), a total of 81,632 hajj …

    Source: Tempo.co - Neutral
  • Published on May 14, 2025

    India News | J-K: Second Batch of Haj Pilgrims to Depart from Srinagar Today

    Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 14 (ANI): Days after the first batch of Haj pilgrims in Srinagar left for Saudi Arabia's Mecca to undertake the annual holy pilgrimage, the second batch of Haj pilgrims are also set to depart for Mecca from …

    Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 14, 2025

    Strong security cultivating an easier, more orderly haj

    MECCA: Tight security enforced by the Saudi Arabian authorities has made performing haj this year easier, safer and more orderly, says Tabung Haji. Haj department head Hisham Harun said greater enforcement by Saudi authorities along with the regulation …

    Source: The Malaysian Star - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Hajj officers at Bir Ali repositioned to optimize pilgrim services

    Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Hajj Organizing Committee (PPIH) has responded to the expansion of the miqat (pilgrimage starting point) area at Bir Ali Mosque by shifting personnel to strategic locations. "We have repositioned officers to more …

    Source: Antara - Pro-Government
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Hajj 2025 flights to resume from Srinagar airport tomorrow

    India-Pakistan Ceasefire: Flight operations resumed at Srinagar International Airport from Today 13 May, six days after the airport was shut down due to escalating India-Pakistan conflict.The first flight is expected to land at Srinagar airport on Tuesday …

    Source: Mint - Neutral
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Indonesia offers 32 disability-friendly buses for Hajj pilgrims

    Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Hajj Organizing Committee (PPIH) is providing 32 low-deck, disability-friendly buses for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims to travel between their hotels and the Great Mosque of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This was announced by Head of …

    Source: Antara - Pro-Government
  • Published on May 13, 2025

    Two Indonesians arrested in Mecca for forging Malaysia’s Nusuk cards, violating Haj rules and sheltering visit visa ...

    MECCA, May 13 — Security patrols in Mecca arrested two Indonesian residents for committing fraud by publishing advertisements for fake and misleading Hajj campaigns, promoting counterfeit Nusuk Hajj cards, and violating Hajj regulations. According to the …

    Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
  • Published on May 10, 2025

    Activate debit cards before Haj to withdraw cash, Tabung Haji tells pilgrims bound for Mecca

    MAKKAH, May 10 — Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has advised haj pilgrims to activate their TH Debit-i cards before departing for the Holy Land to enable smooth cash withdrawals. TH Financial Operations director Shamsul Bahar Shamsudin said the card must be …

    Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
  • Published on May 12, 2025

    2025 Hajj: Over 400 Ghanaian Pilgrims depart Tamale for Saudi Arabia

    The 2025 Hajj pilgrimage has begun for Ghanaian Muslims, as the first group of 425 pilgrims from the five northern regions arrived safely in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. They were airlifted directly from Tamale’s Yakubu Tali International Airport, …

    Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral

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    Japanese Children Suffer from Poor Mental Health

    (MENAFN) A recent UNICEF report, published on Wednesday, reveals that Japanese children continue to face significant mental health challenges, with Japan placing 32nd out of 43 advanced and developing countries. While the nation has slightly progressed …

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    More than 2,000 participants from over 20 countries gathered in Abu Dhabi for two days of high-level discussions ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit (GETS 2025) concluded this …

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    来自 20 多个国家和地区的 2,000 多名与会者齐聚阿布扎比，参加了为期两天的高级别讨论 阿联酋阿布扎比, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 新兴技术治理峰会 (GETS 2025) 本周在阿布扎比圆满落幕。期间，与会各方强烈呼吁全球共同行动，推动治理那些重塑社会格局的技术。 本次峰会由先进技术研究委员会 (Advanced Technology Research Council) 与阿联酋检察机关 (UAE Public Prosecution) …

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