Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Hajj-Muslim pilgrims at risk of missing out on online Mecca bookings

Hajj

Hajj is a religious requirement for all Muslims who can afford it. The cost of the once in a lifetime trip varies from about £6,000 to more than £10,000. Some pilgrims have already booked with tour operators online and could lose their money. After the Saudi government imposed online booking; British Muslims intending to undertake … Read more

Saudi Arabia has received the first overseas Hajj pilgrims, since COVID

First batch of pilgrims visit KSA

An Indonesian delegation has arrived in Medina and will travel south to Mecca in the following weeks. Group of Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia has arrived in Medina, from whence they will journey to Mecca. Marking the entrance of the first group of pilgrims from outside the kingdom in two years due to the coronavirus outbreak. … Read more

Hajj 2022: Pakistan allocated Hajj quota of 81,132 pilgrims

Hajj 2022: Pakistan allocated Hajj quota of 81,132 pilgrims

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has allotted a quota of 81,132 pilgrims to Pakistan to perform Hajj this year. Official sources said that in the coming days, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony will begin accepting Hajj applications through designated branches of scheduled banks. Hajj Policy 2022 will shortly reveal Hajj expenses, age limits, vaccines, … Read more