2300 Indian Muslim women will go on Haj in 2019 without a male companion: Union Minister
Like last year, the Minority Affairs Ministry will send women on Haj without lottery system in 2019 too.
Jan 16, 2019, 15:29 PM IST
Muslims at haj converge on Jamarat for ritual stoning of the devil
More than 2 million Muslim pilgrims hurled pebbles at a giant wall in a symbolic stoning of the devil on Tuesday, the riskiest stage of the annual haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia where hundreds died in a crush three years ago.
Aug 22, 2018, 06:59 AM IST
Haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia get free AC pods to rest; over 20 lakh reach Mecca
Special arrangements have been made in Saudi Arabia for Haj this year.
Aug 19, 2018, 13:56 PM IST
8 Muslim women from UP who wanted to go for Haj without Mehram withdraw application
At least 32 Muslim women had in past applied to go on Haj without a ‘mehram’.
Apr 23, 2018, 21:02 PM IST
Bar on disabled people from undertaking Haj to continue: Centre tells HC
The reason for the prohibition was that the pilgrimage is physically demanding, exhausting and in case of a stampede, disabled people would be more at risk, Centre said.
Apr 12, 2018, 09:12 AM IST
Muslim women share sexual harassment incidents at Haj, #MosqueMeToo trends on Twitter
#Mosquemetoo was actually started by Egyptian-American feminist and journalist Mona Eltawy, who first shared her experiences on social media.
Feb 11, 2018, 22:36 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami wants Centre to reconsider scrapping of Haj subsidy
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday asked the centre to reconsider its decision to revoke Haj subsidy.
Jan 17, 2018, 14:01 PM IST
Discontinuing Haj subsidy welcomed by most Muslims, says Naqvi
Welcoming Centre's move to discontinue the Haj subsidy, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday said the most members of the Muslim community are happy about it.
Jan 17, 2018, 12:04 PM IST
No subsidy on Haj from this year, confirms Modi government
Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the Haj subsidy funds will be used for the education of minorities, particularly girls.
Jan 16, 2018, 15:57 PM IST
In a first, 32 women to go on Haj without male guardians
For the first time, 32 Muslim women are all set to leave for Haj pilgrimage without a male guardian or relative.
Jan 07, 2018, 23:33 PM IST
In Modi's Gujarat, 'Ram' has defeated 'HAJ' (Hardik-Alpesh-Jignesh), tweets Sushil Modi
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior party leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Monday compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) election win to the victory Lord 'Ram' over 'HAJ' – Hardik Patel, Alpesh Thakor and Jignesh Mewani.
Dec 19, 2017, 09:40 AM IST
Calling Hardik, Alpesh, Jignesh 'HAJ' is divisive politics, says Chidambaram
Chidambaram on Monday slammed the BJP for terming PAAS leader Hardik Patel, OBC leader Alpesh Thakore and SC/ST leader Jignesh Mevani as "HAJ".
Dec 04, 2017, 13:53 PM IST
Four Kerala women apply to perform Haj sans 'mehram'
Four Muslim women from Kerala have applied to go on Haj without 'mehram or male guardian, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Sunday.
Nov 20, 2017, 00:21 AM IST
Why don't men, women share pregnancy for 4.5 months: Muslim clerics bizarre logic sparks row
The bizarre logic of a head Muslim cleric, comparing pregnancy to gender equality, has triggered a new controversy.
Oct 10, 2017, 15:14 PM IST
Women above 45 years may not need a male relative for Haj anymore
The Centre has also decided to abolish the subsidy for Haj pilgrims in accordance with a Supreme Court order.
Oct 08, 2017, 08:18 AM IST
Pilgrims return to Mecca as haj winds down without incident
MECCA (Reuters) - More than two million pilgrims participating in the haj this week began returning to Mecca on Sunday for final prayers as the world`s largest annual gathering of Muslims winds dow
Sep 04, 2017, 09:53 AM IST
Pilgrims return to Mecca as haj winds down without incident
MECCA (Reuters) - More than two million pilgrims participating in the haj this week began returning to Mecca on Sunday for final prayers as the world`s largest annual gathering of Muslims winds dow
Sep 04, 2017, 09:53 AM IST
Muslims at haj are worried about Donald Trump's policies towards them
"No one that I know is happy at the current circumstances or the current administration. No one, not a single person in this entire gathering."
Sep 03, 2017, 16:29 PM IST
Over two million pilgrims perform Haj in Saudi Arabia
Over two million Haj pilgrims from around the world participated in the ritual of stoning of the Jamarat in city of Mina on Friday.
Sep 02, 2017, 01:43 AM IST
Muslims begin annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca
Nearly 2 million worshippers, from nearly every country, arrived in Saudi Arabia this week for the five-day ritual, which is a once-in-a-lifetime religious duty for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it.
Aug 30, 2017, 18:23 PM IST
