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June 16, 2024

MECCA: Pilgrims perform the final major Hajj ritual, “stoning the devil,” in western Saudi Arabia on Sunday as Muslims around the world celebrate the Eid ul Adha holiday. Starting at dawn, the 1.8 million Muslims who will make the pilgrimage this year will throw seven stones at each of three concrete walls symbolizing the devil in the Mina Valley, located outside Mecca, Islam’s holiest city . The ritual recalls Abraham’s stoning of the devil at the three points where Satan is said to have tried to dissuade him from obeying God’s command to sacrifice his son. The stoning ritual has

May 11, 2024

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International

Haj pilgrims to see flying taxis, drone services in Saudi Arabia this year

Pakistan praises the extensive care of the Saudi authorities, the use of modern technologies for the convenience of pilgrims First air taxi test flight in Saudi Arabia. Screenshot/YouTube/@GulfNewsVideo Haj pilgrims are set to see the use of modern technologies and innovative solutions in Saudi Arabia, which planned to test flying taxis and drones for smoother and safer travel of Muslim visitors from around the world this season. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh al-Jasser said: “Flying taxis and drones will be tested during this year’s Hajj season to ensure smooth operation and provide our guests with maximum

December 6, 2023

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Banks asked not to ask for COVID-19 vaccination certificate from Haj applicants

Switzerland’s Covid certificate application for COVID-19 certificates is shown in this image. — Reuters/File WHO has declared COVID-19 no longer a public health emergency. Ministry asked to direct banks not to ask for certificates. Mandatory COVID-19 certificate removed: NCOC. ISLAMABAD: Health authorities in Pakistan on Wednesday asked all commercial banks not to ask for a COVID-19 vaccination certificate from those applying for Haj 2024. According to the National Center for Command and Operations (NCOC) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Islamabad, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that COVID-19 is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International

May 20, 2023

The Pakistan Daily

Rs55,000 to be refunded as ‘Qurbani amount’ to Hajj pilgrims

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony announced that it was refunding Rs 55,000 as a ‘Qurbani amount’ to both regular and sponsorship scheme pilgrims before their departure to Saudi Arabia for Hajj. This decision was made in accordance with the special instructions of Religious Affairs Minister Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood, a ministry news release said. The ministry advised the pilgrims of both regular and sponsorship schemes to collect Rs 55,000 from their respective banks before their departure for Hajj as the same would not be reimbursed to them in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi government-run Qurbani booths, it

Haj pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as Muslims celebrate Eid ul Adha

Haj pilgrims to see flying taxis, drone services in Saudi Arabia this year

Banks asked not to ask for COVID-19 vaccination certificate from Haj applicants

Rs55,000 to be refunded as ‘Qurbani amount’ to Hajj pilgrims

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