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When is Hajj 2022? What is pilgrimage to Mecca and why do Muslims go?

The pilgrimage for Muslims known as Hajj runs over five days, but travel disruptions in Saudi Arabia meant worshippers may not be able to get to Mecca to complete their fifth pillar of Islam

Daily Mirror

Infographic: When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha?

One million pilgrims will convene in Mecca to perform Hajj this year followed by Eid al-Adha.

Al Jazeera

Khalid al-Faisal to Asharq Al-Awsat: Spiteful Parties Are Undermining Saudi Role in Holding the Hajj

Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Governor of the Makkah Region and President of the Central Hajj Committee, is overseeing the preparations to hold this year’s holy Hajj pilgrimage. He presided over a meeting of the Central Hajj Committee at Mina, extending his gratitude…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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When does Hajj begin in 2022?

The Hajj pilgrimage will see millions of Muslims travel from around the world to the holiest city in Islam

Manchester Evening News

British Muslim tour operators face liquidation following changes to Saudi Hajj

Last-minute changes to the rules around booking the hajj pilgramage to Mecca risk putting dozens of British tour operators out of business

The Independent UK

Hajj meningitis warning with just days left to take action

Hajj 2022 begins on Thursday, July 7

Wales Online

Hajj pilgrimage: Heartache and confusion for British Muslims left in limbo by new Saudi rules

Problems with new ‘lottery’ system brought in after Covid have left prospective travellers disappointed and thousands of pounds out of pocket, Maryam Zakir-Hussain reports

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Adil Rashid to miss white-ball series against India for Hajj pilgrimage

India take on hosts England in a white-ball series, including three T20Is and as many ODIs from July 7 to 17

The Hindu

Australian Muslims 'devastated' by Saudi Arabia's new Hajj pilgrimage lottery

As 1 million Muslims prepare to make the journey of a lifetime to visit Islam's holiest sites, the Saudi government makes a surprise announcement devastating Muslim communities across Australia and the Western world.

ABC News

Saudi Arabia Allocates Tents for Hajj Pilgrims Infected with COVID-19

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Asharq Al-Awsat

First Beneficiaries of Makkah Route Initiative from Pakistan Arrive in Jeddah

The first batch of the pilgrims who benefited from the Makkah Route Initiative from Pakistan arrived in Jeddah on Thursday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Makkah Route Initiative in Pakistan for 2022 is a continuation of Saudi efforts in facilitating Hajj, and the keenness of the Custodian of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi adopts online registration for hajj to combat scams

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia has required would-be hajj pilgrims from many Western countries to apply for visas via a government portal online, a move intended to crack down on "fake" travel agencies, officials told AFP on Monday.

AFP

First batch of Hajj pilgrims depart from J-K's Srinagar

The first batch consisting of 145 Kashmiri pilgrims left for Madina to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage, informed the officials on Sunday.

Dynamite News

First batch of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir leaves for Hajj

About 6,000 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage this year

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Receives First Foreign Hajj Pilgrims since before Pandemic

Saudi Arabia on Saturday welcomed its first batch of Hajj pilgrims since before the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted authorities to sharply restrict the annual ritual. The group from Indonesia landed in the city of Madinah and was set to travel south to the holy city of Makkah in the coming…

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia receives 1st foreign Hajj pilgrims since COVID began

Group from Indonesia landed in Medina and is set to travel south to the holy city of Mecca in the coming weeks.

AFP

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur to skip West Indies tour for Hajj pilgrimage

Dhaka (AFP) - Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim will skip next month's West Indies tour to perform Hajj, while pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been recalled for the Test series.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hajj Ministry Announces More Details of its Innovation Competition

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the launch of the challenge phases of its competition that is aimed at introducing innovative solutions to improving the pilgrimage experience. The competition was announced through the Open Innovation Platform. The top three finalists of the competition will receive prize money of…

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Wales Online

Hajj and Umrah 2022: essential tips to avoid pilgrimage travel rip-off

Traditionally, around 25,000 British Muslims make the pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia each year, but travellers have been issued with some key advice

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Expands Hajj to 1 Mln Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia will let up to 1 million people join the Hajj pilgrimage this year, greatly expanding the key event to participants from outside the Kingdom, state media said on Saturday. Pilgrims to Makkah this year must be under age 65 and fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, the ministry of…

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia sets limit of 1m Hajj pilgrims this year

Saudia Arabia announces higher limit for annual Hajj pilgrimage as well as COVID-19 vaccine, age requirements.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia: Umrah Performers Must Present Negative PCR Test

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah updated the procedures for entering Saudi Arabia for Umrah performers and visitors to ensure their health and safety. The Ministry explained that based on reports of the competent authorities regarding the measures taken by the Kingdom to counter the coronavirus and its variants,…

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