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Pakistan’s deadline for receiving Hajj applications under government scheme to expire today

  • State media says over 110,000 government scheme Hajj applications received over past 12 days
  • Pakistan’s religious affairs ministry has said only 7,000 seats under government scheme are left
By Shahjahan Khurram ·

Pakistan to restrict Iraq pilgrimages to organized groups from 2026, no solo travel allowed 

By Hasaan Ali Khan ·

Saudi transport minister tours Hajj shuttle service for pilgrims

By Arab News ·

Pilgrims arrive at Mina as annual Hajj rituals begin

By Arab News Pakistan ·

Saudi Hajj gift association Hadiyah to serve 2.9 million pilgrims this year

By Arab News ·

Smart solutions make life easier for growing pilgrim numbers at Grand Mosque

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·

More than 1,300 pilgrims die during Hajj pilgrimage – most unauthorized

By Arab News ·

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How Saudi Arabia is using AI and other high-tech solutions to streamline traffic during Hajj

By Ghadi Joudah ·

Hajj minister: Over 1 million pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom so far

By Hebshi Alshammari ·

Social responsibility forum fosters partnerships for positive impact

By Afshan Aziz ·

Inaugural Umrah and Ziyarah Forum focuses on innovative ways to enhance pilgrim experience

By Arab News ·

Pakistan introduces new rules for pilgrims traveling to Syria

By Arab News Pakistan ·

Pakistan says supports Saudi Arabia's decision to restrict Hajj over coronavirus concerns

By Muhammad Ishtiaq ·

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