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Muslim Indian pilgrims wait at Jeddah airport prior to the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah. (File/AFP)

India’s new Hajj policy promotes women’s pilgrimage, abolishes VIP quota

  • 500 spots in India’s annual Hajj quota previously reserved for VIPs
  • New policy allows women pilgrims to embark on Hajj individually
By Sanjay Kumar ·
Huge digital transformation in Hajj sector will streamline pilgrim experiences, says CBHUK CEO 

Huge digital transformation in Hajj sector will streamline pilgrim experiences, says CBHUK CEO 

By Zaynab Khojji ·
Indian Hajj authorities plan to abolish VIP quota for pilgrimage

Indian Hajj authorities plan to abolish VIP quota for pilgrimage

By Sanjay Kumar ·
6,600 Palestinians to perform Hajj

6,600 Palestinians to perform Hajj

By Mohammed Najib ·
Special Indonesians celebrate lifting of age restrictions for Hajj

Indonesians celebrate lifting of age restrictions for Hajj

By Sheany Yasuko Lai ·
Bangladesh gets 2023 Hajj quota increase from Saudi Arabia

Bangladesh gets 2023 Hajj quota increase from Saudi Arabia

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Ijlal initiative to benefit, honor elderly pilgrims

Ijlal initiative to benefit, honor elderly pilgrims

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Saudi Arabia gears up for hundreds of new agreements at Hajj Expo 2023

Saudi Arabia gears up for hundreds of new agreements at Hajj Expo 2023

By Arab News ·
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah meets Turkey’s Head of Religious Affairs Ali Erbas. (SPA)

No COVID-19 requirements for Turkish Umrah performers: Hajj Minister

By Arab News ·
Saudi Hajj minister launches online Nusuk pilgrim service

Saudi Hajj minister launches online Nusuk pilgrim service

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
‘Dream journey’: With backpack and umbrella, Pakistani pilgrim sets out for Makkah on foot photos

‘Dream journey’: With backpack and umbrella, Pakistani pilgrim sets out for Makkah on foot

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
Saudi Arabia welcomes all Indonesian pilgrims: Minister 

Saudi Arabia welcomes all Indonesian pilgrims: Minister 

By SPA ·
Saudi Hajj minister meets Indonesian vice president

Saudi Hajj minister meets Indonesian vice president

By SPA ·

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