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Hajj pilgrims concerned over soaring flight charges

As per reports, the ticket fare for Hajj services from Kozhikode will be Rs. 1.6 lakh this year, while it will be only around Rs. 86,000 from Kochi and Kannur airports.

29 January 2024, 02:28 IST

Hajj pilgrims concerned over soaring flight charges

Hajj pilgrims concerned over soaring flight charges

Hajj pilgrims concerned over soaring flight charges

29 January 2024, 02:28 IST

Air India, AI Express to operate special Haj flights

Air India will be operating 46 flights from Jaipur and Chennai to Medina and Jeddah, respectively, from May 21 to June 21

22 May 2023, 11:10 IST

Air India, Air India Express to operate special Haj flights

Air India, Air India Express to operate special Haj flights

Air India, AI Express to operate special Haj flights

22 May 2023, 11:10 IST

Pak pilgrims held for hounding PM Sharif at Madina

The newly appointed prime minister is on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia -- his first foreign trip since assuming office

29 April 2022, 16:21 IST

Pakistani pilgrims arrested for hounding PM Shehbaz Sharif at Madina mosque

Pakistani pilgrims arrested for hounding PM Shehbaz Sharif at Madina mosque

Pak pilgrims held for hounding PM Sharif at Madina

29 April 2022, 16:21 IST

Social distancing norms dropped at Mecca's Grand Mosque

The Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia operated at full capacity, with worshippers praying shoulder-to-shoulder for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. Workers removed floor markings that guide people to social distance in and around the Grand Mosque, which is built around the Kaaba, the black cubic structure towards which Muslims around the world pray.

19 October 2021, 11:21 IST

Social distancing norms dropped at Mecca's Grand Mosque

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Social distancing norms dropped at Mecca's Grand Mosque

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Social distancing norms dropped at Mecca's Grand Mosque

19 October 2021, 11:21 IST

In a first, Saudi women soldiers stand guard in Islam's holiest site, Mecca

Female soldiers have become part of the security services that monitor pilgrims in Mecca and Medina for the first time. Saudi Arabia has restricted the haj to its own citizens and residents for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic.

24 July 2021, 04:24 IST

In a first, Saudi women soldiers stand guard in Islam's holiest site, Mecca

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In a first, Saudi women soldiers stand guard in Islam's holiest site, Mecca

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In a first, Saudi women soldiers stand guard in Islam's holiest site, Mecca

24 July 2021, 04:24 IST

Hajj 2021: Fully vaccinated pilgrims take the holy pilgrimage

Muslim pilgrims fully vaccinated against covid-19 are seen participating in the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Earlier, the pilgrimage barred worshippers from abroad for the second consecutive second year due to the coronavirus pandemic and has also restricted entry from inside the kingdom.

20 July 2021, 07:50 IST

Hajj 2021: Fully vaccinated pilgrims take the holy pilgrimage

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Hajj 2021: Fully vaccinated pilgrims take the holy pilgrimage

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Hajj 2021: Fully vaccinated pilgrims take the holy pilgrimage

20 July 2021, 07:50 IST

Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in Mecca and Medina

02 April 2020, 13:59 IST

Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in Mecca and Medina

Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in Mecca and Medina

Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in Mecca and Medina

02 April 2020, 13:59 IST

Hajj pilgrims from M’luru get warm reception in Medina

The first batch of 150 Hajj pilgrims from Mangaluru were accorded a rousing reception by the volunteers of Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) upon their arrival at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina on Thursday.

18 July 2019, 19:02 IST

Hajj pilgrims from M’luru get warm reception in Medina

Hajj pilgrims from M’luru get warm reception in Medina

Hajj pilgrims from M’luru get warm reception in Medina

18 July 2019, 19:02 IST