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Pakistan issues 737 visas to Indian pilgrims for Guru Arjan Dev Ji Martyrdom Day eventsPakistan has granted 737 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims. They will travel to Pakistan for events commemorating the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arj...
Rachna Gurjar house theft: Nearly Rs 2 lakh cash, gold rings, silver and cold drink stolen after YouTuber flaunted her jewellery onlineA well-planned midnight burglary targeted YouTuber Rachna Gurjar's home in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri. Unidentified burglars entered the hou...
Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Hajj route treasure: 1,200-year-old Abbasid-era gold, silver gemstone-studded jewellery shock archaeologistsA significant archaeological find in Saudi Arabia's Al-Qassim region has unearthed a ceramic jar containing over 100 pieces of gold, silver...
Salim Kumar cause of death: National Award-winning Malayalam actor dies at 56. His last Instagram post goes viralMalayalam cinema mourns the loss of National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar, who passed away at 56 after battling a liver-related illness....
Minority affairs ministry plans major AI rolloutThe minority affairs ministry is integrating artificial intelligence into its services. AI chatbots and voice solutions will soon support c...
Srinagar Airport to remain shut on these days: Check important advisory if you are planning a trip to KashmirSrinagar Airport faces potential flight disruptions from July to October 2026 due to proposed Indian Air Force runway maintenance. Operatio...
Srinagar Airport announces partial runway closures for maintenance starting July 2026; total runway shutdown from October 1Srinagar Airport faces flight disruptions due to Indian Air Force runway maintenance. As part of the maintenanace, the runway will be unava...
Hajj flight redirected for Ahamedabad stopover due to Srinagar airport restrictions, baggage curbs for returning pilgrimsDue to payload restrictions at Srinagar Airport, Hajj pilgrims will experience adjustments to their baggage allowances. Akasa Air flights w...
Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa applications for new season; pilgrim arrivals beginSaudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the 1448 AH season, with international pilgrims allowed to begin arriving from May 31, ...
SDRF rescues over 50 pilgrims stranded in swollen river in Uttarakhand's ChampawatA major tragedy was averted at Sri Reetha Sahib Gurdwara in Champawat district. Over 50 pilgrims were trapped in a swollen river during the...
Badrinath, Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib yatra temporarily halted due to heavy rainfallPilgrims heading to Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Hemkund Sahib are temporarily halted in Srinagar Garhwal as heavy rainfall in upper Himalayan...
Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routesPilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...
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Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and is considered a once-in-a-lifetime religious duty for Muslims who are ph...
Eid al-Adha 2026: When is Eid al-Adha 2026? Why Muslims celebrate two Eid holidays every year across the globeMuslims globally are observing Dhul Hijjah, the holiest month. This period culminates in Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The festiv...
Pilgrims kick off hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balanceOver 1.5 million Muslims have converged in Mecca for the annual hajj pilgrimage. This significant religious event unfolds against a backdro...
With ice cream and giant fans, Hajj pilgrims battle searing heatTo avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque ...
Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East warOver 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming hajj, according to a Saudi official, excee...
Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...
Centre launches short Hajj package to cut pilgrimage duration to around 20 daysA new short Hajj package is now available for Indian pilgrims. This initiative allows professionals to complete their pilgrimage in about 2...
Saudi Arabia expands mobility services for elderly, disabled Hajj pilgrims in MedinaSaudi Arabia is boosting accessibility for elderly and disabled pilgrims at the Prophet's Mosque for the 2026 Hajj. New services include el...