Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah on Wednesday said "we are here to make it easier for Muslims in India to go to Mecca and Medina and have a great experience doing Umrah."
Indians travelling to the West or the Middle East can obtain a stopover visa for four days that will allow them to visit any city in Saudi Arabia or perform Umrah, said Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan, adding that it is part of the Saudi Vision 2030 to streamline Umrah vi
"We welcomed Saudi Arabia's Minister for Hajj and Umrah (Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah). Hajj policy for 2024 has been issued by the Indian Government. The application form is also available for those who want to go to Hajj. 47 percent Hajis last year were women," Union Minister Irani told ANI.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony in Pakistan announced that those performing Haj next year would not need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, The News International reported.
This visit aims to achieve significant advancements in streamlining procedures, enhancing services, and outlining comprehensive plans for hosting pilgrims and Umrah performers, aligning closely with the outlined objectives of "Saudi Vision 2030", as per an official release.
The head of the Afghan business council in the UAE, Haji Obaidullah Sader Khail has said international sanctions on the Afghan banking sector affect trade, TOLO News reported.
New Delhi [India], December 1: The Asian Arab Trade Chamber of Commerce (AATCOC) is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Asian Hajj and Umrah Expo 2024, a groundbreaking event set to take place from the 16th to the 18th of January at the prestigious India Expo Mart in Greater Noida,
Satriya dance, Jhumur dance, Hajong, Bihu dance and music shows by renowned artists Bhrigu Kashyap and Ridip Rankit are some of the attractions at the Assam Day celebrations.
Taliban Minister Haji Nooruddin Azizi raised the issue of deportation of Afghan refugees during his meeting with Pakistan Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday.
Balochistan's caretaker minister for information, Jan Achakzai, said that social media has brought to light the disappearance of Haji Naseebullah Khan Achakzai from Baleli area.