Haj

'Huge Transformation': PM Modi On 4,000 Indian Women Performing Haj Without 'Mehram'

"This journey of theirs is very special in many ways," PM Narendra Modi said as he stated that over 4,000 Muslim women performed Haj this year without 'mehram'.

Jul 30, 2023, 15:21 PM IST

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Delhi Haj Committee Issue: Kejriwal took away rights of Muslims says Shazia Ilmi

Kejriwal government of Delhi has ordered to vacate the office of Delhi Haj Committee. In this matter, Shazia Ilmi said that the Kejriwal government has given this notice only in the holy month of Ramzan because the chairman of their choice is not of the Haj Committee but of another party.

Apr 01, 2023, 19:28 PM IST

In A First, Over 4,300 Indian Women To Perform Haj Without A Male Companion This Year

Each year, Saudi Arabia hosts around 25 lakh to 30 lakh pilgrims from across the globe to visit Mecca and India sends the third largest contingent of pilgrims in the world.

Mar 29, 2023, 23:29 PM IST

Haj 2023: India Announces new 'Landmark' Policy, Makes Application Forms Free, Reduces Package Costs

There will now be 25 embarkation points for Haj 2023, the Ministry for Minority Affairs said as it announced a new policy.

Feb 06, 2023, 23:54 PM IST

England spinner Adil Rashid picks Haj pilgrimage over T20 and ODI series against India

England leg-spinner Adil Rashid expects to miss all six limited-overs matches against India from July 7 to 17 but said the schedule was not a major consideration in his decision.

Jun 24, 2022, 06:39 AM IST

Kerala couple gives up Haj dream to donate land to poor

The couple decided to donate its 28-cent ancestral land to LIFE Mission, which is the State government's flagship housing scheme for the landless, PTI reported.

May 29, 2022, 22:37 PM IST

Hajj 2022: Over 79,000 Indian Muslims to fly to Saudi Arabia after 2 years of Covid-19 pandemic

More than 1,800 Muslim women will go for Haj 2022 without "Mehram" (male companion) and without the lottery system.

May 07, 2022, 20:20 PM IST

Haj 2022: Online application process begins with enhanced facilities for pilgrims

While announcing Haj 2022 at Haj House in south Mumbai, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said the entire Haj process will be 100 per cent digital/online.

Nov 01, 2021, 15:57 PM IST

Haj 2022 registration to begin in November, selection of pilgrims based on COVID-19 vaccination status

Union Minister for Minority Affairs said the official announcement of Haj 2022 will be made in the first week of November and along with that the process of online application for Haj will also be started.

Oct 23, 2021, 07:22 AM IST

Saudi Arabia makes COVID vaccine mandatory for Haj pilgrims

Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry has issued an order ruling that only those who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed to attend the Haj this year. According to Saudi newspaper Okaz, the Health Ministry order said, "The Covid-19 vaccine is mandatory for those willing to come to the haj and will be one of the main conditions (for receiving a permit to come)."

Mar 04, 2021, 10:30 AM IST

Coronavirus vaccine to be administered to those going for Haj pilgrimage from India: Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Coronavirus vaccine will be administered to those going for Haj pilgrimage from India. This was announced by Union Minister MA Naqvi. The last date for submission of application forms for Haj 2021 is January 10, the Minister said.

Jan 06, 2021, 12:08 PM IST

Haj 2021: Centre extends last date of form submission, announces cost per pilgrim and new guidelines

The Centre has extended the last date for submission of application forms for Haj 2021.

Dec 10, 2020, 21:10 PM IST

Haj 2021 guidelines: Online application process begins; check last date

People can apply online, offline and also through the Haj Mobile app.

Nov 07, 2020, 18:05 PM IST

Haj 2021 will depend on national-international COVID-19 guidelines, says Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi stated that the entire Haj 2021 process might witness a significant change in view of necessary guidelines.

Oct 19, 2020, 23:29 PM IST

No Haj for Indian Muslims this year as Saudi Arabia bans international pilgrims

For Haj 2020, above 2,300 women had applied without Mehram (male relative) and they will be allowed to go to Haj in 2021 on basis of their application for Haj 2020 only. Besides, women without Mehram who file fresh application for Haj 2021, will also go to Haj.

Jun 23, 2020, 13:34 PM IST