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First batch of 298 Hajj pilgrims return to Lucknow
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The first flight from Saudi Arabia carrying 298 Hajj pilgrims returned to Lucknow today at 4:36 pm. Haj pilgrims were welcomed by the Uttar Pradesh Hajj committee's chairman Mohsin Raza at Lucknow airport.
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98 Indians died during Haj pilgrimage this year: MEA
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Ninety-eight Indians, who were among 1.75 lakh pilgrims from the country to go for the Haj pilgrimage this year, died on account of causes such as natural illness, natural causes, chronic illness and also old age, Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday
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Union Health Ministry unveils document titled "Medical Care Arrangements f
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Haj represents the largest and most enduring annual mass gathering event globally. The responsibility for medical care arrangements lies with the Emergency Medical Relief Division and the International Health Division of the Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Health
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Saudi Health Ministry reports 2,764 cases of heat stress on first day of E
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel has urged pilgrims to avoid peak sun hours (11 am to 4 pm) when performing their remaining Hajj rituals. He urged them to avoid direct sun exposure and stay away from hot surfaces, stressing that prevention is key.
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Hajj pilgrims perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The pilgrims performed Tawaf Al-Ifadah (circumambulation) today amid a system of services inside the Grand Mosque.
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As temperatures soar, six Haj pilgrims die from heatstroke in Mecca
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Six people lost their lives from heatstroke during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, CNN reported on Sunday.
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Hyderabad market abuzz with goats, sheep ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The festival of Eid-ul-Adha is a significant Islamic festival celebrated with great enthusiasm in Hyderabad. Hyderabad markets are flooded with goats/sheep as the Muslim families prepare for the traditional sacrificial ritual.
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami congratulates people on Eid-al-Adha
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Eid Al-Adha is a holy occasion and is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. It marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
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Indian pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat for Haj: Indian envoy to Saudi
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The pilgrims from across the world have moved from the tent city of Mina to the plains of Arafat.
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UAE President inquires about wellbeing of UAE pilgrims in phone call with
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan inquired about the conditions and well-being of UAE pilgrims during their performance of the Hajj rituals in the holy sites
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Delegation of Seychelles' pilgrims arrive in Mecca for performing Hajj at
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A delegation of pilgrims from the Republic of Seychelles have arrived in Mecca to perform Hajj at the expense of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Omar Al-Darai participates in 48th Hajj and Umrah Symposium
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Omar Habtoor Al-Darai, Chairman of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, Head of the Emirates Pilgrims Affairs Office, and His Excellency Mohammed Saeed Al Neyadi, Director-General of the Authority and Deputy Head of the Pilgrims Affairs Office, attended this morni
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