Tag: Hajj 2021
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Public Accounts Committee summons religious affairs officials on lack of facilities for Hajj pilgrims
The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs on July 4, over lack of facilities provided to Pakistani Hajj pilgrims. Chairman Noor Alam Khan, while presiding over a PAC meeting, criticised the performance of Religious Affairs Minister Talha Mehmood, emphasising that being a minister requires effective performance, not…
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Superstars share their precious Hajj experiences
Hajj 2021 is performed by 60,000 fortunate people only as the kingdom of Saudi Arabia has not allowed Hajj Pilgrims from outside the country due to the Corona pandemic. Foreigners residing in Saudi Arabia were allowed to perform the annual pilgrimage. On this sacred Islamic event, many big names and Pakistani superstars have shared their…
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‘Eid is not just about sacrificing animals, it’s about letting go of your ego’: Ahsan Khan
Ahsan Khan recently gained a critical appreciation for his performance in Qayamat opposite Neelam Munir and Amar Khan. The Udaari star posted a story on his official Instagram handle in which he shared his stance on the celebrations of Eid-ul-Azha festivities, “Eid is not just about sacrificing animals, it’s about letting go of your ego.…
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60,000 vaccinated residents to be allowed to perform Hajj
Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday it will allow 60,000 vaccinated residents of the kingdom to perform the annual Hajj. The Saudi Hajj Ministry said this year’s pilgrimage would be “open for nationals and residents of the kingdom, limited to 60,000 pilgrims,” according to the official Saudi Press Agency. The pilgrimage, scheduled to be held at…
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‘Pakistan prepared to send limited Hajj pilgrims’
Saudi Arabia has not announced a Hajj policy yet, however, Pakistan has made complete arrangements to send limited pilgrims for Hajj, says Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Dr Noorul Haq Qadri. In an interview with Ali Furqan on Voice of America (VOA), Qadri said that this year’s Hajj would be a bit expensive…
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Saudi Arabia says COVID-19 vaccination is ‘must’ for 2021 Hajj
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has said that only people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to attend Hajj this year. “The COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for those willing to come to Hajj and will be one of the main conditions [for receiving a permit],” read a statement signed by the Minister…