Hajj

May 13, 2022

Saudia to fly Hajj pilgrims from Kochi this year

From Kochi, pilgrims can travel to Medina from May 31 to June 16. After the rituals, they can return between July 14 and August 13.

April 10, 2022
Saudi sets age limit of 65 for Hajj pilgrims

With the ministry setting the age limit, India has re-invited applications from those wishing to undertake the pilgrimage.
November 18, 2021
'Kannur to be Hajj embarkation point, wide-bodied aircraft to return to Calicut'

Minister V Abdurahiman called upon Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia and said the Centre has given a favourable response to state's requests.
October 08, 2021
Hajj, Umrah visa: Saudi Arabia launches smartphone-based biometric registration

The app allows pilgrims to directly apply for the visa from anywhere in the world without approaching agents.
July 19, 2021
With pandemic in mind, pared-back hajj in Mecca for 2nd year

The hajj pilgrimage, which once drew some 2.5 million Muslims from all walks of life from across the globe, is now almost unrecognisable. It is being scaled back for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic.
June 23, 2020
Haj cancelled for Indian pilgrims, full amount to be refunded to applicants: Centre

The government took the decision after the kingdom conveyed that pilgrims should not be sent this year in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Tuesday.
June 23, 2020
Saudi Arabia to hold 'very limited' hajj due to virus

The annual pilgrimage, which is set to begin this year at the end of July, traditionally draws around 2 million Muslims from around the world for five intense days of worship and rituals in Mecca.

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With pandemic in mind, pared-back hajj in Mecca for 2nd year

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Saudi Arabia to hold 'very limited' hajj due to virus

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