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Quote of the day by Malcolm X, “You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless.....” A life lesson from a fearless civil rights leader on justice, power, dignity, and why true peace demands freedom todayQuote of the day by Malcolm X: The Malcolm X quote on peace and freedom still hits hard in today’s divided world. It is not just a quote. I...- Saudi Arabia warns visa overstayers of penalties and deportation ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has issued a stern warning to visitors against overstaying their visas, with violators facing potential jail time, hefty fines...
- Saudi Arabia allows six categories to enter Mecca as Hajj restrictions beginSaudi Arabia is tightening entry to Mecca for Hajj. Six groups can now get permits through the Absher Individuals platform. These include P...
- Hajj vs Umrah visas 2026: What Indian pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia bars visit visas, tightens entry normsSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter entry rules for Hajj 2026, barring visit visa holders and requiring official permits for access to ho...
- Saudi Arabia bars visit visa holders from Hajj, entry restricted without permitSaudi Arabia has prohibited all visit visa holders from performing Hajj this year, restricting entry to Mecca and holy sites solely to thos...
- Saudi Arabia imposes heavy fines for illegal Hajj participation ahead of pilgrimage seasonSaudi Arabia is implementing stringent rules for the upcoming Hajj season. Unauthorized pilgrims and those assisting them face hefty fines ...
- Hajj 2025: What to know about safety, costs, and new rulesMuslims gather in Mecca for the Hajj. Pilgrims face challenges like extreme heat, leading to safety measures. Saudi Arabia bans children un...
- Muslims start the Hajj against the backdrop of the destructive Israel-Hamas warThis year's Hajj came against the backdrop of the raging war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestinian militants, which pushed the e...
- What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims are required to undertake it at least once in their lives if they are physica...
- Huge crowds swarm from Mecca for hajj climaxHundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims traveled to Mina, where they will stay in tents before the annual hajj's high-point on Tuesday at ...
- 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...
- Ambitious Saudi plans to ramp up Hajj could face challenges from climate changeDuring the rituals, pilgrims often walk for hours outside, scale a desert hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, where the prophet is said to...
- Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levelsThe hajj, required of all able-bodied Muslims once in their life, represents one of the world's largest gatherings of people. Before the pa...
- A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimageThis year, the hajj is open to just 1 million foreign and domestic pilgrims who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, tested ...
- Saudi receives first foreign hajj pilgrims since before pandemicThe group from Indonesia landed in the city of Medina and was set to travel south to the holy city of Mecca in the coming weeks to prepare ...
- Saudi Arabia expands Haj to 1 million pilgrims, easing COVID curbsThe kingdom's ministry of Haj said the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca this year will be for those under 65 and that pilgrims must be ful...
- Saudi Arabia considers barring overseas haj pilgrims for second year, sources saySuch a move would restrict the pilgrimage to Mecca, a once in a lifetime duty for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it, to Saudi nati...
- Pilgrims return to Mecca as Saudi Arabia eases coronavirus restrictionsThe kingdom had taken the rare step of suspending the smaller "umrah" pilgrimage that draws millions year-round from across the world in ea...
- Saudi Arabia to lift nationwide curfew, resume economic activities from SundayThe curfew will be lifted as of 6 AM local time on Sunday. Restrictions will remain, however, for religious pilgrimages, international trav...
- Saudi Arabia extends pilgrimage suspension to its own citizensSaudi nationals and residents can still visit Mecca and Medina and pray there, provided they do not go for the purpose of umrah, deputy haj...
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