hajj

Eid Al-Adha 2024: Date, Time, Significance, And More

Eid Al-Adha, sometimes called "Bakrid," is one of the most revered holidays in the Muslim world.

Jun 15, 2024, 12:42 PM IST

Hajj Pilgrimage To Start From June 14, Saudi Arabia Confirms

The crescent moon, which heralds the beginning of the 12th and final month in the Islamic calendar, Dhu Al Hijjah, was sighted on Thursday (June 6), following which the Saudi Supreme Court made the announcement.

Jun 07, 2024, 09:35 AM IST

Hajj 2024: Know All High-Speed Train Service Between Jeddah Airport And Makkah For Indian Pilgrims

In a significant development, Indian pilgrims participating in Hajj 2024 will, for the first time, have the opportunity to travel directly from Jeddah Airport to Makkah via a high-speed train.

May 26, 2024, 18:24 PM IST

Saudi Arabia starts receiving Umrah requests from foreigners

For concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic, only the vaccinated and the recovered will be provided with permissions.

Aug 09, 2021, 13:27 PM IST

A FIRST: Saudi female officers allowed to guard Islam's holiest sites

For the first time, Saudi female soldiers stood guard in Mecca as thousands of Muslim pilgrims took part in this year's Hajj. Women dressed in military khaki uniforms were seen monitoring the security situation in the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

Jul 22, 2021, 07:14 AM 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

Covid-19 impacts Hajj pilgrimage, only 3729 applications in Uttar Pradesh so far - Details here

The window for online and offline applications for Hajj opened on November 7 and the last date for depositing the form is December 10.

Dec 09, 2020, 11:17 AM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19: Saudi Arabia to allow around 1,000 pilgrims in scaled-down Hajj in 2020

Saudi Arabia on Monday announced only around 1,000 pilgrims of various nationalities already in the Kingdom will be allowed to perform a dramatically scaled-down hajj this year, as the country continues its battle against the surge in coronavirus infections.

Jul 21, 2020, 07:18 AM IST

Hajj 2018 to be digitalised, application forms available from Nov 15

Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said they were trying to digitalise Hajj 2018 and that the application forms would be available from November 15 to December 7.

Nov 12, 2017, 15:28 PM IST

Iran says hajj success opens way for talks with Saudi Arabia

"We thank Saudi Arabia... For adopting a new approach in dealing with Iranian pilgrims," said Ali Ghazi-Askar, the head of the hajj organisation in Tehran, according to the state broadcaster.

Sep 05, 2017, 18:47 PM IST

Two million pilgrims converge on Mecca for the hajj

This year sees the return of pilgrims from Shiite Iran, regional rival to Sunni powerhouse Saudi Arabia, and comes with the Gulf mired in political crisis and Islamic State group jihadists squeezed in Iraq and Syria.

Aug 28, 2017, 09:00 AM IST

Qatar welcomes Saudi Arabia 'political' decision to open border for hajj

Qatar welcomes the opening of the Saudi-Qatari border enabling Qataris to go on pilgrimage to Mecca, even if the move is politically-motivated, Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said on Thursday.

Aug 17, 2017, 17:57 PM IST

Fire breaks out inside Air India office at Bangladesh airport

Ten firefighting units were working to douse the fire that started around noon at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

Aug 11, 2017, 15:41 PM IST

China bans dozens of Muslim baby names - From Islam to Quran to Medina, here is the list

In a big development, China banned a dozens of Muslim baby names in Xinjiang.

Apr 25, 2017, 19:26 PM IST

China bans dozens of Muslim baby names in Xinjiang

Islam, Quran, Mecca, Jihad, Imam, Saddam, Hajj, and Medina are among dozens of baby names banned under ruling Chinese Communist Party's "Naming Rules For Ethnic Minorities".

Apr 25, 2017, 15:07 PM IST

Iran ready to discuss 2017 hajj with Saudi Arabia

A senior Tehran official says Iranian authorities are ready to "participate in bilateral talks" with Saudi Arabia about the 2017 hajj pilgrimage.

Jan 10, 2017, 12:56 PM IST

Iran denies receiving Saudi invite for hajj talks

The annual pilgrimage, which starts and ends in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, is a must for all able-bodied Muslims who can afford it.

Jan 02, 2017, 14:46 PM IST

Hajj at high point a year after deadly stampede

The annual hajj reached its high point on Sunday when Muslims from across the world converged on a stoney hill in Saudi Arabia, a year after the worst tragedy in the pilgrimage's history.

Sep 11, 2016, 23:44 PM IST

Almost 1.5 million Muslims begin hajj

The numbers are down because of the absence of tens of thousands of Iranians over tensions between their Shiite nation and the Sunni-dominated Gulf kingdom.

Sep 10, 2016, 22:50 PM IST