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Shahid Afridi performs Umrah with his daughters

Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi’s charitable efforts are always acknowledged and appreciated by his supporters. This stunning cricketer has always made us proud. He’s constantly on the front steps, whether it’s on the cricket field or in his humanitarian endeavours. Allah SWT has bestowed five daughters upon him. Lala says that Allah’s Raza comes from his daughters. Allah … Read more

PM Shehbaz Sharif performs Umrah in Makkah

RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif performed Umrah in Makkah on Saturday. The doors of Khana Kaaba were especially opened for the prime minister and his delegation. On the occasion, he prayed for the peace and progress of Pakistan and the entire Muslim Ummah. During his three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz … Read more

Yashma Gill meets Sana Khan and her husband Anas Saiyad

Yashma Gill

Yashma Gill is a Pakistani actress who is on the rise. In plays, Yashma has played both supporting and major roles. Her first cast was in supporting roles, but because she drew the audience’s attention, she was eventually promoted to the lead. Yashma’s social media pages are still active. Yashma has just shared photos of … Read more

Waqar Younis and his family perform Umrah

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Former cricketer Waqar Younis was next to perform Umrah with his family after all-rounder Shadab Khan performed earlier this month. Waqar and his family also visited Masjid-e-Nabvi (PBUH) during Umrah. The former cricketer took to Twitter to inform his fans about his blessed opportunity during the month of Ramadan. He shared pictures of himself with … Read more

Shadab Khan successfully performs Umrah

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Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has successfully performed the Umrah, where he prayed for the betterment of the country. Shadab missed the Pakistan-Australia limited-overs series amid fitness concerns. Taking to his official Twitter handle, the star cricketer informed his fans about performing Umrah. He tweeted a picture of himself standing in Masjid Al Haram. “Alhamdulillah, performed … Read more

Maldivians advised to take booster shot before leaving for pilgrimage

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COLOMBO – The Maldivian Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Wednesday advised the Maldivians to get their COVID-19 booster shot if they are traveling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrimage. The Maldivians who have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccines, six months before the proposed departure to Saudi Arabia, should take the booster shot two weeks … Read more

Umrah pilgrims must have negative PCR test, says Saudi Hajj Ministry

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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that all Umrah pilgrims coming to the Kingdom must submit a negative PCR test report taken no more than 48 hours before arrival. Read more: Pakistan reaffirms full support for Saudi’s security, sovereignty & territorial integrity The ministry in a statement said this applies to all, “regardless … Read more

Visit permits to Prophet (PBUH) tomb limited to men: Saudi Ministry

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CAIRO: Only Muslim men are allowed to get permits to visit the Prophet’s (PBUH) tomb in the holy city of Madinah via the app “Eatmarna”, Gulf News quoted a Saudi newspaper as reporting. Women can book such visits while at the mosque that houses the tomb, it added. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set a … Read more

Malaysia reports 3,573 new COVID-19 infections, 25 more deaths

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) — Malaysia reported another 3,573 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight Friday, bringing the national total to 2,758,086, according to the health ministry. A total of 343 new cases were imported, and 3,230 were local transmissions, data released on the ministry’s website showed. Twenty five more deaths were reported, bringing … Read more

Saudi Arabia limits Umrah pilgrimage for overseas Muslims

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CAIRO: Saudi Arabia has limited permits for performing Umrah or lesser pilgrimage for overseas Muslims aged 18 to 50 years, Gulf News reported. Overseas pilgrims are also required to be fully inoculated against the Covid-19 before travelling to the kingdom, with vaccines recognised in Saudi Arabia and to present an officially endorsed vaccination certificate to obtain an … Read more

Saudi Arabia all set to receive Umrah pilgrims as per pre-Covid quota

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ISLAMABAD: The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah affirmed its readiness to receive as many Umrah pilgrims as per the quota that had been agreed upon with various Islamic countries before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr Amr Al-Maddah, Saudi deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah, said that all the preparations to receive … Read more

Saudi inflation rate decelerates as impact of VAT increase fades

IMF expects Saudi economy to grow 2.8% in 2021

RIYADH/MOSCOW: Inflation rate in Saudi Arabia decelerated in July from June on an annual basis, as the effects of the July 2020 tripling of the VAT rate no longer weigh on spending, Arab News reported. The consumer price index, a gauge used to detect the changes in prices, recorded a modest increase of 0.4 per … Read more

Saudi Arabia Allows Vaccinated Foreign Pilgrims To Perform Umrah

Saudi Arabia Allows Vaccinated Foreign Pilgrims To Perform Umrah

Saudi Arabia has announced that it will allow vaccinated foreign pilgrims to perform Umrah after a year and a half. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that from August 9, applications for Umrah will be gradually received from different countries of the world. It should be … Read more

Makkah Grand Mosque gets ready to receive Umrah pilgrims

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MAKKAH: The Technical and Service Authority at the Grand Mosque in Makkah has intensified its preparations amid Covid avoidance for the Umrah season which allowed recently for the green-list countries.  In this regard sterilization and perfuming processes of the Grand Mosque and its outdoor parks are going on round-the-clock to prevent the spread of the … Read more

Foreign pilgrims allowed for Umrah from August 10

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RIYADH: Citizens from nine countries, including Pakistan, India allowed to undertake the Umrah pilgrim, starting from 10th of coming month, according to the published reports on Monday. It has been learnt that Pakistan, will require a 14-day quarantine in a third country, before Umrah proceedings. Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the resumption of Umrah service for … Read more

COVID-19 Jab mandatory for pilgrims intending to perform Hajj

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This year, the administration of COVID-19 shots has been made mandatory for the pilgrims intending to perform Hajj. According to the reports, an estimated 200,000 people from Pakistan will go for the religious obligation this year. They need to be administered the Covid-19 dose before their departure to Saudi Arabia. Pilgrims going for Hajj from … Read more

Saudi suspends international flight operations over new COVID-19 variant

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The Government of Saudi Arabia has suspended international flight operations due to the new Coronavirus Variant. According to the details, Saudi Arabia suspended all international passenger flights for one week in response to a new strain of the coronavirus. As a result of the flight suspension, the Umrah of international pilgrims will also be temporarily … Read more

Foreign pilgrims to perform Umrah from Nov 1

Saudi Arabia Allows Vaccinated Foreign Pilgrims To Perform Umrah

The Hajj and Umrah Ministry of Saudi Arabia has allowed foreign pilgrims to perform Umrah from November 1. According to the details, pilgrims, aged 18-50 will be allowed to enter the Kingdom from abroad to perform Umrah, effective from November 1. The pilgrims must quarantine themselves for three days upon their arrival in Saudi Arabia … Read more

Saudi Arabia issues more than 650,000 Umrah permits for third phase

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Saudi Arabia has issued more than 650,000 electronic Umrah permits so far as the third phase of Umrah is approaching. According to the details, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has so far issued more than 650,000 electronic Umrah permits. In the third phase, 20,000 pilgrims a day can perform their Umrah amid strict social … Read more

Saudi Arabia: How many faithful performed Umrah till now amid COVID-19?

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As many as 125,000 pilgrims have performed the Umrah, practicing social distancing, since the restart of the Umrah this month under a gradual plan. Saudi Ministry of the Hajj and Umrah disclosed that the 125,000 pilgrims performed Umrah until now, with strictly following health protocols provided to curb the spread of the dread virus. The … Read more

Pictures: Muslims perform Umrah pilgrimage after 7 months

Saudi Arabia Allows Vaccinated Foreign Pilgrims To Perform Umrah

Umrah pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has been resumed after seven months of closure due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, started today, the number of Umrah pilgrims has been capped at 6000, as compared to 2019 when more than 19 million people performed the Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage that can be undertaken … Read more

KSA issues COVID-19 SOPs for Umrah Pilgrims

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The Government of Saudi Arabi has issued a health advisory for Umrah Pilgrims to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus. Saudi Arabia this week allowed Muslims to perform Umrah starting Oct. 4 as the kingdom gradually begins lifting restrictions that had been in place on Islam’s holiest site for the past seven months due to … Read more

Hajj 2020: PIA to lose estimated Rs12 billion in terms of Hajj operations this year

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The Pakistan International Airline (PIA) is probable to experience losses of Rs 100 billion due to postponement of international flights amid COVID-19 pandemic. According to the details, the national airline would also lose up to Rs12 billion in terms of Hajj operations this year after the Saudi government decided to hold the yearly pilgrimage on … Read more

Corona Virus fear: KSA prohibits nationals, residents to perform Umrah

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Saudi Arabia has temporarily stopped her national and residents to perform Umrah or visiting the Prophet’s mosque in Medina. According to the Saudi Press Agency referring sources in Interior Ministry – the great mosque of Mecca and Prophet’s mosque in the Medina are also closed for visitors as a preventive measure against the outbreak of … Read more

ECP summons Bilawal today to explain contradictions in his tax returns

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) summoned Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari today. ECP summoned Bilawal to explain the contradictions in the value of his assets and tax returns. According to a notification issued earlier, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to appear before the commission on January 14 (today). The ECP has asked the PPP … Read more

Saudi government permits to offer Umrah on tourist visas

The Saudi government has opened tourist gates in the country for people all over the world. Obtaining tourist visas has also been made very easy. Along with this, the Saudi government has given the added benefit that foreign Muslims coming to the state for tourism will also be able to receive Umrah on the same … Read more

Saudi Arabia unified the price for Hajj, Umrah and visit visas

Saudi Arabia is set to unify the price for Hajj and Umrah

Saudi Arabia is set to unify the price for Hajj, Umrah and visit visas soon, which will be SR300 for each, government sources told. Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Muhammad Saleh Benten thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman for the royal decree to restructure visit visa and Hajj, which also includes … Read more