Striking Pics Show A Socially-Distanced Hajj In The Shadow Of The Coronavirus Pandemic
Offbeat | Friday July 31, 2020
Every year, the annual Hajj pilgrimage brings millions of Muslims to the holy city of Mecca. This year, however, the heavy crowds that usually descend upon one of Islam's holiest shrines gave way to a few thousand pilgrims maintaining social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bakrid 2020: Date And Significance Of Eid-Al-Adha And Foods To Celebrate
Aditi Ahuja | Friday July 31, 2020
Eid al-Adha 2020: Bakrid date in India is 1st August, although the rest of the world is celebrating the festival today.
Time Running Out For Saudi To Prep For Hajj Pilgrimage Amid Pandemic
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 17, 2020
Saudi Arabia is expected to scale back or call off this year's hajj pilgrimage for the first time in its modern history, observers say, a perilous decision as coronavirus cases spike.
Hajj 2020 Application Process Starts Today. Here's How You Can Apply Online
India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Thursday October 10, 2019
Hajj 2020: The online applications for Hajj 2020 will be accepted between October 10 and November 10 this year. Click on hajcommittee.gov.in to fill the online Hajj application form.
Mecca's Finest Hotels Have 1 Main Selling Point To Grab Wealthy Pilgrims
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 12, 2019
Five-star hotels with views of Islam's holiest site and luxury hajj pilgrimage packages are attracting a super-wealthy clientele and establishing Mecca as the capital of premium religious tourism.
Over Two Million Muslims On Hajj Pilgrimage
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 11, 2019
More than two million Muslims began the annual hajj Friday under sweltering conditions, as the Saudi hosts sought to deter politicisation of the pilgrimage against a backdrop of simmering Gulf tensions.
After India Quota Hike, All Haj Applicants Cleared For Pilgrimage: Report
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 19, 2019
Hajj Quota, Haj 2019: With Saudi Arabia increasing India's Haj quota to two lakh, all applicants from big states such as Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Bihar have been cleared for going on the pilgrimage, sources in the Minority Affairs Ministry said.
Now An Algorithm That Can Control The Entire Kumbh, Thanks To IIT Madras
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 21, 2019
Scientists at IIT Madras have developed an algorithm that can help manage dense crowds using minimal manpower, and prevent deadly stampedes in massive public gatherings like the Kumbh Mela and the Hajj.
Saudi Accused Of Blocking Hajj Access To Qatar Citizens
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 19, 2018
Qatar today said its citizens were unable to take part in the annual hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia as the two countries remain bitterly locked in a diplomatic dispute. "There is no chance this year for Qatari citizens and residents to travel for hajj," a government official told AFP.
For Hajj, Saudi Arabia Tests Japan-Inspired "Nap Pods"
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 18, 2018
Mansour al-Amer swipes a card to reveal a narrow sleep pod, reminiscent of Japan's famed capsule hotels. But this pod is in Saudi Arabia, where the Muslim hajj pilgrimage begins Sunday.
New App To Take Care Of Travel Plans, Medical Care Of Hajj Pilgrims
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 17, 2018
Two million Muslims gather in Saudi Arabia this week for the hajj as the annual pilgrimage becomes increasingly hi-tech with apps to help the faithful navigate Islam's holiest sites.
Saudi Hackathon Seeks High-Tech Fixes To Hajj Emergencies
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 5, 2018
Fuelled by caffeine, pizza and adrenaline, sleep-deprived programmers in a marathon Saudi contest this week explored high-tech solutions to prevent a repeat of past calamities in the annual hajj pilgrimage.
As Oil Prices Fall, Saudi Arabia Taps Its White Gold - Religious Tourism
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 2, 2017
With global oil prices flailing, Saudi Arabia is turning to another natural resource: billions of dollars gained from religious tourism as the kingdom hosts the annual hajj pilgrimage
More Than 2 Million Muslims Gather For Hajj
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 30, 2017
More than two million Muslims from around the world will start the hajj pilgrimage at Islam's holiest sites on Wednesday, a religious duty and an epic multi-stage journey.
Gulf Row Stunts Qatar Hajj Numbers
India News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 29, 2017
Qatar has sent only dozens of its citizens across the border to Saudi Arabia for this week's hajj pilgrimage to Islam's holiest sites because of the increasingly bitter crisis between the Gulf neighbours.
Striking Pics Show A Socially-Distanced Hajj In The Shadow Of The Coronavirus Pandemic
Offbeat | Friday July 31, 2020
Every year, the annual Hajj pilgrimage brings millions of Muslims to the holy city of Mecca. This year, however, the heavy crowds that usually descend upon one of Islam's holiest shrines gave way to a few thousand pilgrims maintaining social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bakrid 2020: Date And Significance Of Eid-Al-Adha And Foods To Celebrate
Aditi Ahuja | Friday July 31, 2020
Eid al-Adha 2020: Bakrid date in India is 1st August, although the rest of the world is celebrating the festival today.
Time Running Out For Saudi To Prep For Hajj Pilgrimage Amid Pandemic
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 17, 2020
Saudi Arabia is expected to scale back or call off this year's hajj pilgrimage for the first time in its modern history, observers say, a perilous decision as coronavirus cases spike.
Hajj 2020 Application Process Starts Today. Here's How You Can Apply Online
India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Thursday October 10, 2019
Hajj 2020: The online applications for Hajj 2020 will be accepted between October 10 and November 10 this year. Click on hajcommittee.gov.in to fill the online Hajj application form.
Mecca's Finest Hotels Have 1 Main Selling Point To Grab Wealthy Pilgrims
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 12, 2019
Five-star hotels with views of Islam's holiest site and luxury hajj pilgrimage packages are attracting a super-wealthy clientele and establishing Mecca as the capital of premium religious tourism.
Over Two Million Muslims On Hajj Pilgrimage
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 11, 2019
More than two million Muslims began the annual hajj Friday under sweltering conditions, as the Saudi hosts sought to deter politicisation of the pilgrimage against a backdrop of simmering Gulf tensions.
After India Quota Hike, All Haj Applicants Cleared For Pilgrimage: Report
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 19, 2019
Hajj Quota, Haj 2019: With Saudi Arabia increasing India's Haj quota to two lakh, all applicants from big states such as Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Bihar have been cleared for going on the pilgrimage, sources in the Minority Affairs Ministry said.
Now An Algorithm That Can Control The Entire Kumbh, Thanks To IIT Madras
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 21, 2019
Scientists at IIT Madras have developed an algorithm that can help manage dense crowds using minimal manpower, and prevent deadly stampedes in massive public gatherings like the Kumbh Mela and the Hajj.
Saudi Accused Of Blocking Hajj Access To Qatar Citizens
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 19, 2018
Qatar today said its citizens were unable to take part in the annual hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia as the two countries remain bitterly locked in a diplomatic dispute. "There is no chance this year for Qatari citizens and residents to travel for hajj," a government official told AFP.
For Hajj, Saudi Arabia Tests Japan-Inspired "Nap Pods"
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 18, 2018
Mansour al-Amer swipes a card to reveal a narrow sleep pod, reminiscent of Japan's famed capsule hotels. But this pod is in Saudi Arabia, where the Muslim hajj pilgrimage begins Sunday.
New App To Take Care Of Travel Plans, Medical Care Of Hajj Pilgrims
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 17, 2018
Two million Muslims gather in Saudi Arabia this week for the hajj as the annual pilgrimage becomes increasingly hi-tech with apps to help the faithful navigate Islam's holiest sites.
Saudi Hackathon Seeks High-Tech Fixes To Hajj Emergencies
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 5, 2018
Fuelled by caffeine, pizza and adrenaline, sleep-deprived programmers in a marathon Saudi contest this week explored high-tech solutions to prevent a repeat of past calamities in the annual hajj pilgrimage.
As Oil Prices Fall, Saudi Arabia Taps Its White Gold - Religious Tourism
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 2, 2017
With global oil prices flailing, Saudi Arabia is turning to another natural resource: billions of dollars gained from religious tourism as the kingdom hosts the annual hajj pilgrimage
More Than 2 Million Muslims Gather For Hajj
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 30, 2017
More than two million Muslims from around the world will start the hajj pilgrimage at Islam's holiest sites on Wednesday, a religious duty and an epic multi-stage journey.
Gulf Row Stunts Qatar Hajj Numbers
India News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 29, 2017
Qatar has sent only dozens of its citizens across the border to Saudi Arabia for this week's hajj pilgrimage to Islam's holiest sites because of the increasingly bitter crisis between the Gulf neighbours.
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