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Ogun prepares intending Hajj pilgrims with vaccination, sensitisation programme
4+ hour ago (438+ words) INTENDING pilgrims to Mecca and Medina for the 2026 Hajj in Ogun State have been equipped with vital knowledge on Hajj rites, health management, and travel regulations. The state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, at a one-day sensitisation programme, which also featured…...
Lahore airport included in Route to Makkah project for Haj
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (155+ words) RAWALPINDI: The Pak'istan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced that Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport has been included in the Route to Makkah project for Haj 2026, enabling pre-clearance of immigration and customs for pilgrims. Under the initiative, pilgrims will undergo biometric…...
Indonesia Mulls 'Ticket War' System for Hajj Pilgrimage
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (883+ words) April 10, 2026 | 08: 57 am TEMPO. CO, Jakarta -The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is currently considering a new system to address the waiting periods for Hajj pilgrims, which often span decades. Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochammad Irfan Yusuf, stated that one…...
Hajj 2026: Lahore Joins Route to Makkah Initiative for First Time
14+ hour, 43+ min ago (245+ words) A high-level coordination meeting was held at Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, to finalise preparations for the launch of the Route to Makkah initiative from Lahore for the first time, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said on Thursday. The meeting…...
Route to Makkah operations to commence from Lahore airport for first time
15+ hour, 25+ min ago (343+ words) A high-level coordination meeting was held at the Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, to review preparations for the commencement of Route to Makkah operations from Lahore for the first time, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) stated on Thursday. The meeting…...
Indian Haj spiritual experience enhances further with digital drive with Haj Suvidha app
17+ hour, 24+ min ago (468+ words) India is set to launch the Haj Suvidha app for Haj 2026, enabling real-time tracking, health monitoring, and emergency alerts. Over 1. 75 lakh pilgrims will perform Haj, including 400 single women, with smartwatch integration and enhanced safety measures. Jeddah: India has accelerated preparations…...
No Furoda Hajj Visas This Year, Indonesia Warns Pilgrims
18+ hour, 52+ min ago (890+ words) April 9, 2026 | 03: 57 pm TEMPO. CO, Jakarta -Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has warned the public that Saudi Arabia will not issuefurodahajj visas for this year's pilgrimage, urging prospective pilgrims to be cautious of any offers claiming to provide departures under…...
The Ministry of Religion Emphasizes that Saudi Arabia Will Not Issue Furoda Visa This Year
20+ hour, 31+ min ago (374+ words) JAKARTA - The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) confirmed that the Government of Saudi Arabia did not issue a furoda Hajj visa in this year's implementation, so the public is asked to be alert if there is an offer to…...
Singapore Haj 2026 Preparations On Track Amid West Asia Developments
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (256+ words) By Anas Abu Hassan SINGAPORE, April 8 (Bernama) -- Singapore's'Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim said preparations for the'2026 haj season are proceeding as planned with the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) closely monitoring'the latest developments in West Asia....
2026 Hajj: Welfare Board warns pilgrims on strict adherence to rules
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (303+ words) BENIN CITY " The Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has intensified preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise, urging intending pilgrims to strictly adhere to all guidelines to ensure a smooth and hitch-free pilgrimage. This was contained in a statement issued in…...