Tag: Hajj 2024
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Diplomats say at least 550 pilgrims, mostly Egyptians, died during Haj this year
Diplomats on Tuesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the Haj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in scorching temperatures this year. At least 323 of those who died were Egyptians, most of them succumbing to heat-related illnesses, two Arab diplomats coordinating their countries’ responses told AFP. “All of them (the Egyptians) died…
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When are flight operations for Hajj 2024 starting?
Hajj season is about to begin in the Muslim world. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is all set to facilitate thousands of pilgrims embarking on the sacred journey of pilgrimage to Holy Kaaba in Saudi Arabia. SAMAA News has reported that the schedule will commence on May 9th, with flight operations spanning across the second week…
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Can still go for Hajj 2024: deadline extended, restriction on performing Hajj for someone else removed
Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced that the application submission deadline for Hajj 2024 has been extended by 10 days as the previously announced December 12 deadline expired on Tuesday (today). Now the last day is December 22, reports Geo. A five-year restriction on Hajj-e-Badal, the Hajj performed by a person on…
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Saudi Arabia lifts age limit, restores pre-COVID Hajj quota for Pakistani pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has granted approval to Pakistan’s request, ensuring equal quotas for all private Hajj tour operators during the upcoming pilgrimage scheduled to take place between June 26 and July 1, 2024.
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Hajjis to get mobile sims and free internet
Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has said that the government will provide free-of-cost mobile SIMs with roaming internet packages for pilgrims, on Tuesday. He further stated that female abayas having a Pakistani flag on the backside and 13 Kg suitcases will also be provided to pilgrims performing hajj this year.…
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Council of Islamic Ideology gives ‘conditional permission’ for women to perform Hajj without mehram
In response to a query from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has given conditional permission to women to perform Umrah without mehram, The News has reported. The detailed response from the CII states that Jafria, Maliki, and Shafi’i schools of thought allow women to perform Hajj or Umrah without…
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PM Kakar aims to make Hajj more affordable and comfortable for pilgrims
On Monday, Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar issued a directive emphasising the provision of high-quality and affordable facilities for pilgrims during the Hajj without compromising the overall arrangements.