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Saudi Arabia Starts Issuing Umrah Visas, Opens Pilgrim Entry For New Season
The Ministry announced that Umrah visas will be issued only until March 9, 2027.
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Months After Javed Akhtar Controversy, Lucky Ali Performs First Umrah: "If I Hurt Anyone, I Ask For Forgiveness"
Lucky Ali performed his first Umrah with son Ta'awwuz
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All About Lone Survivor In Saudi Bus Accident That Killed 42 Indian Umrah Pilgrims
One person survived the horrific bus accident that killed 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims near Medina on Monday. Mohd Abdul Shoiab, 24, was reportedly sitting near the driver when the bus en route from Mecca to Medina collided with a diesel tanker.
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"Bus Jal Gayi, Driver Bach Gaya": Hyderabadi Eyewitness On Saudi Bus Crash
In a viral video, reportedly recorded close to the crash site, a man is heard narrating the chain of events to somebody on the call.
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Hina Khan Performs Umrah Amid Cancer Treatment: "Overwhelmed And Speechless"
Hina Khan wrote in the caption, "May Allah give me complete Shifa Ameen"
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At 18 Lakh, Indian Muslim Umrah Performers Third Highest In 2023: Saudi Arabia
A total of 18 lakh Indian Muslims performed Umrah in 2023 -- the third highest in the world, Saudi Arabia government officials said on Wednesday.
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When Hina Khan Performed Her First Umrah In Mecca: "May Allah Accept Our Ibadat"
Hina has shared a video of herself from her time at the holy shrine
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Man Arrested In Mumbai For Duping 21 Umrah Pilgrims
A 40-year-old man has been arrested by Mumbai Police for allegedly duping 21 Umrah pilgrims (Muslim pilgrims seeking to visit Mecca) from Bengaluru, an official said on Wednesday.
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Video: DJ Khaled Gets Emotional While Performing Umrah In Mecca With Mike Tyson
DJ Khaled on Friday performed Umrah in Mecca with American boxer Mike Tyson. Both the stars were in Saudi Arabia for the Red Sea Film Festival. After attending the event, they together visited Kaaba, where they performed religious rituals.
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Saudi Opens Umrah Pilgrimage To Vaccinated Pilgrims From Abroad: Report
Saudi Arabia will gradually begin receiving Umrah pilgrimage requests from abroad for vaccinated pilgrims starting August 9 after about a year and a half of not receiving overseas worshippers due to the COVID-19 pandemic,state news agency reported.
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Saudi Arabia To Permit Only Vaccinated Pilgrims To Mecca
Saudi authorities said Monday only people immunised against Covid-19 will be allowed to perform the year-round umrah pilgrimage from the start of Ramadan, the holy fasting month for Muslims.
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Mecca Reopens For Limited "Umrah" Pilgrimage
Mask-clad Muslims circled Islam's holiest site along socially distanced paths on Sunday, as Saudi authorities partially resumed the year-round umrah pilgrimage amid extensive health precautions after seven-month coronavirus hiatus.
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Saudi Arabia To Allow Umrah Pilgrimage From October: Report
Saudi Arabia will allow pilgrims residing inside the country to undertake the umrah pilgrimage beginning on October 4, after a seven-month pause due to coronavirus concerns, state news agency SPA reported.
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Saudi Arabia To Gradually Resume "Umrah" Pilgrimage From October 4
Saudi Arabia will gradually resume the year-round umrah pilgrimage from October 4, the interior ministry said on Tuesday, after it was suspended in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Saudi Arabia Suspends 'Umrah' Pilgrimage Amid Coronavirus Scare
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday suspended the year-round "umrah" pilgrimage over fears of the new coronavirus spreading to Islam's holiest cities, an unprecedented move that raises fresh uncertainty over the annual hajj.
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Saudi Arabia Starts Issuing Umrah Visas, Opens Pilgrim Entry For New Season
The Ministry announced that Umrah visas will be issued only until March 9, 2027.
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Months After Javed Akhtar Controversy, Lucky Ali Performs First Umrah: "If I Hurt Anyone, I Ask For Forgiveness"
Lucky Ali performed his first Umrah with son Ta'awwuz
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All About Lone Survivor In Saudi Bus Accident That Killed 42 Indian Umrah Pilgrims
One person survived the horrific bus accident that killed 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims near Medina on Monday. Mohd Abdul Shoiab, 24, was reportedly sitting near the driver when the bus en route from Mecca to Medina collided with a diesel tanker.
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"Bus Jal Gayi, Driver Bach Gaya": Hyderabadi Eyewitness On Saudi Bus Crash
In a viral video, reportedly recorded close to the crash site, a man is heard narrating the chain of events to somebody on the call.
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Hina Khan Performs Umrah Amid Cancer Treatment: "Overwhelmed And Speechless"
Hina Khan wrote in the caption, "May Allah give me complete Shifa Ameen"
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At 18 Lakh, Indian Muslim Umrah Performers Third Highest In 2023: Saudi Arabia
A total of 18 lakh Indian Muslims performed Umrah in 2023 -- the third highest in the world, Saudi Arabia government officials said on Wednesday.
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When Hina Khan Performed Her First Umrah In Mecca: "May Allah Accept Our Ibadat"
Hina has shared a video of herself from her time at the holy shrine
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Man Arrested In Mumbai For Duping 21 Umrah Pilgrims
A 40-year-old man has been arrested by Mumbai Police for allegedly duping 21 Umrah pilgrims (Muslim pilgrims seeking to visit Mecca) from Bengaluru, an official said on Wednesday.
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Video: DJ Khaled Gets Emotional While Performing Umrah In Mecca With Mike Tyson
DJ Khaled on Friday performed Umrah in Mecca with American boxer Mike Tyson. Both the stars were in Saudi Arabia for the Red Sea Film Festival. After attending the event, they together visited Kaaba, where they performed religious rituals.
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Saudi Opens Umrah Pilgrimage To Vaccinated Pilgrims From Abroad: Report
Saudi Arabia will gradually begin receiving Umrah pilgrimage requests from abroad for vaccinated pilgrims starting August 9 after about a year and a half of not receiving overseas worshippers due to the COVID-19 pandemic,state news agency reported.
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Saudi Arabia To Permit Only Vaccinated Pilgrims To Mecca
Saudi authorities said Monday only people immunised against Covid-19 will be allowed to perform the year-round umrah pilgrimage from the start of Ramadan, the holy fasting month for Muslims.
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Mecca Reopens For Limited "Umrah" Pilgrimage
Mask-clad Muslims circled Islam's holiest site along socially distanced paths on Sunday, as Saudi authorities partially resumed the year-round umrah pilgrimage amid extensive health precautions after seven-month coronavirus hiatus.
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Saudi Arabia To Allow Umrah Pilgrimage From October: Report
Saudi Arabia will allow pilgrims residing inside the country to undertake the umrah pilgrimage beginning on October 4, after a seven-month pause due to coronavirus concerns, state news agency SPA reported.
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Saudi Arabia To Gradually Resume "Umrah" Pilgrimage From October 4
Saudi Arabia will gradually resume the year-round umrah pilgrimage from October 4, the interior ministry said on Tuesday, after it was suspended in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Saudi Arabia Suspends 'Umrah' Pilgrimage Amid Coronavirus Scare
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday suspended the year-round "umrah" pilgrimage over fears of the new coronavirus spreading to Islam's holiest cities, an unprecedented move that raises fresh uncertainty over the annual hajj.
