Saudi Arabia issues Umrah guide in 16 languages for overseas pilgrimsSaudi Arabia has launched a new digital guide for international pilgrims performing Umrah. This guide is available in 16 languages, making ...
24 Feb, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Hajj 2026: Govt issues advisory for private pilgrims, urges timely bookingIndian pilgrims planning to perform Hajj 2026 through private operators must complete bookings by January 15, 2026. This deadline, set by S...
13 Dec, 2025, 06.24 PM IST
Saudi Arabia imposes no travel ban on Indians; Temporary restrictions linked to Hajj season: SourcesReports of a travel ban on Indians to Saudi Arabia are false, according to official sources. Temporary visa restrictions during Hajj are st...
09 Jun, 2025, 03.27 PM IST
Saudi Arabia: Umrah season calendar 2025-26 announced; important dates pilgrims must knowSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the Umrah season calendar for 1447/2025-2026, with international pilgrims permitted...
13 May, 2025, 03.52 PM IST
"Kaan pakad maafi mangni chahiye": Haryana Minister Anil Vij reacts to Kharge's remarksHaryana Minister Anil Vij condemns Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his comments on the Kumbh, calling them an insult to Hinduism....
28 Jan, 2025, 02.36 PM IST
Tackling heat needs adequate planningDuring this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, over 1,300 pilgrims, including 68 Indians, lost their lives due to severe heat, with temperatu...
24 Jun, 2024, 11.11 PM IST
Saudi says 1,301 deaths during hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrimsSaudi Arabia reported over 1,300 deaths during the hajj pilgrimage, with most victims lacking permits and facing extreme heat without shelt...
24 Jun, 2024, 12.47 AM IST
Islamic body calls for push to prevent Koran burningsTaha condemned Momika's Koran burning as "a despicable act", echoing widespread denunciations that have included demonstrations near the Sw...
02 Jul, 2023, 10.01 PM IST
Iranians go from 'harassment' to hajj happiness after Saudi pactFollowing the reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the hajj pilgrimage is welcoming Iranian visitors again. Seven years of enmity ...
27 Jun, 2023, 05.49 PM IST
Inflation and economic crises strain pilgrims in this year's Hajj, putting it out of reach for somePrivate tour companies managed to fill their quota, about half of Pakistan's total 179,000 pilgrimage slots. But applications for the gover...
23 Jun, 2023, 12.14 PM IST
Curtailed hajj compounds Saudi economic woesVacant religious sites. Abandoned pilgrim tents. Lifeless hotels. A stunning emptiness - and fears of economic ruin - haunt the usually bus...
28 Jun, 2020, 11.54 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi greets nation on new year, extends welcome to "New India Youth"PM Narendra Modi welcomed the youth of the country who will turn 18 years of age in 2018 and become a voter.
31 Dec, 2017, 01.04 PM IST
Certain elements have 'distorted' Islam's image: Nawaz SharifSharif said that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal had envisioned Pakistan as a modern Islamic state.
12 Dec, 2016, 07.29 PM IST
King Salman rejects questioning of Saudi role as hajj organiser"The irresponsible statements aiming for political exploitation of the incident... shall not affect the role of Saudi Arabia, its duty and ...
12 Oct, 2015, 10.56 PM IST
No political propaganda during Hajj: Saudi Crown PrinceSaudi Arabia will not allow any political propaganda during this year's Hajj and those trying to violate the pilgrimage's sanctity will be ...
19 Sep, 2015, 02.45 PM IST
87 dead as crane crashes into Mecca's Grand MosqueThe incident occurred as hundreds of thousands of Muslims gathered from all over the world for the annual hajj pilgrimage expected to begin...
12 Sep, 2015, 01.05 AM IST
Won't allow conversion of Hindus: VHP chief Praveen TogadiaVishva Hindu Parishad President Praveen Togadia said his organisation would not allow anymore conversion of Hindus and urged Muslims to ret...
07 Jan, 2015, 08.48 PM IST