The "Smart Book of Hajj Rituals" initiative aims to educate pilgrims about the rules and rites of Hajj. REUTERS/Umit Bektas Cairo: Saudi Arabia has unveiled a smart guide in several languages for ...

AFP file Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Council of Senior Scholars has reaffirmed that performing the annual Hajj pilgrimage without an official permit is considered a sinful act under Islamic law ...

Saudi Arabia’s Council of Senior Scholars has reiterated that obtaining a permit is mandatory for anyone wishing to perform Hajj, emphasising that undertaking the pilgrimage without one is ...

The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof Abdullahi Usman, has commended President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima over their interventions on cash ...

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of the Emir of Maradun, Alhaji Garba Tambari to lead the 10-man Amirul Hajj committee for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This is contained ...

With the Hajj pilgrimage around the corner, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of certain visas to citizens of 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The ban on ...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved cash-based Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj, following a personal intervention by Vice President ...

This year's first hajj flight from Bangladesh reached at the hajj terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia today. The flight operated by Saudia Airlines ...

The Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia has announced a hefty fine of SR100,000 to be imposed on Hajj and Umrah service-providing companies. The fine will be levied if the entities fail to report ...

Umrah Visa Issuance Halted for 14 Countries, Confusion Surrounds Hajj Travel Plans(SPA/AFP) Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens ...

First Hajj flight carrying 393 pilgrims will depart for Medina from Islamabad tonight. Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf and Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki will ...

Hajj is an annual pilgrimage that follows the path of Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Muhammad, symbolising their devotion and submission to Allah. Undertaken by millions every year, Hajj is an ...