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Special Pakistan in talks with Saudi Arabia to introduce shorter stay Hajj visits

Pakistan in talks with Saudi Arabia to introduce shorter stay Hajj visits

  • Pakistani pilgrims traveling for Hajj under government’s program have to stay for 40 days in Kingdom
  • Saudi Arabia has recently proposed reducing number of Hajj operators from Pakistan from 905 to 46
By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
Pakistan forms reform committee to review complaints against private Hajj companies

Pakistan forms reform committee to review complaints against private Hajj companies

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
Special Pakistani who performed Hajj on foot thanks Kingdom for ‘considerable assistance’ in visa process

Pakistani who performed Hajj on foot thanks Kingdom for ‘considerable assistance’ in visa process

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
Hajj season success with Saudi airports serving 3.2 million passengers

Hajj season success with Saudi airports serving 3.2 million passengers

By Arab News ·
Last group of Hajj pilgrims leaving via Jeddah port gifted copies of Qur’an

Last group of Hajj pilgrims leaving via Jeddah port gifted copies of Qur’an

By Arab News ·
The deputy mayor of Makkah, Ibrahim Al-Ghamdi, thanks a Chinese pilgrim for his efforts in helping to keep the holy sites tidy. video

Makkah municipality honors Chinese pilgrims

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Pilgrims arrive in Makkah on the Haramain High-Speed Railway. (File/@haramainrailway)

More than 750,000 passengers used Haramain railway during Hajj

By Arab News ·
Update Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Tuesday offered his thanks to all those involved in this year’s Hajj.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman thanks all who contributed to success of Hajj season

By Lama Alhamawi ·
Pilgrims thanked the Saudi leadership for its efforts in meeting the requirements of worshippers. (SPA)

Pilgrims laud Saudi services at Two Holy Mosques, historic sites

By Arab News ·
Program aims to provide awareness, guiding young visitors about the virtues of Hajj.(@ReasahAlharmain)

General Presidency for Two Holy Mosques inaugurates Hajj virtues program for young visitors

By Rashid Hassan ·
Number of pilgrims arriving in Madinah passes 140,000

Number of pilgrims arriving in Madinah passes 140,000

By Arab News ·
First group of Iraqi pilgrims leaves Saudi Arabia via Jadidat Arar after performing Hajj

First group of Iraqi pilgrims leaves Saudi Arabia via Jadidat Arar after performing Hajj

By Arab News ·
The initiative aims to welcome visitors and pilgrims while also promoting cultural and educational enrichment. (SPA)

New ‘Welcome’ initiative introduces pilgrims to Islamic heritage, culture

By Arab News ·

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