Early preparations for Hajj 2027 and projects intended to ease pilgrims’ journeys were reviewed by the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah at a meeting chaired by Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal. The committee also examined services for…
Published Nov 05, 2026, 12:50 PM Updated Nov 05, 2026, 01:20 PM SINGAPORE – Those hoping to perform the haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in 2027 will have nearly 50% more travel packages to choose from, with prices starting from $13,864, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) announced. In…
JEDDAH — The Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah meeting reviewed the latest developments in early preparations for the Hajj 2027 and ongoing development projects designed to facilitate the pilgrims' journey. Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal chaired the meeting,…
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has concluded arrangements to refund N163.59 million in excess Hajj deposits to 500 intending pilgrims preparing for the 2027 pilgrimage. The refunds follow the announcement of the final Hajj fare of N7,672,822, lower than the initial N8 million deposited…
Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board plans to conduct screening for intending pilgrims in their respective local government areas (LGAs). This is part of measures it has adopted to improve preparations for the forthcoming hajj pilgrimage. Its director-general, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim…
As the number of pilgrims arriving in Makkah al Mukarramah for the annual Hajj surges with every passing year – over 2.5 million despite quota and entry restrictions, it has been a challenge for the Saudi government to manage the crowd. One…
By James R. Thobaben This article first appeared in the March 2022 edition of Good News. But why? Why sing songs of pilgrimage? Why use the imagery? Did not Protestants give up on ‘pilgrimage’ as a spiritual discipline? Both the Anglican and…
RIYADH: For many Umrah pilgrims arriving in Makkah, religious guidance is only a scan away. From hotel prayer rooms overlooking the Grand Mosque to mosques across the holy city’s outskirts, digital screens are becoming an increasingly familiar part of the…
On Monday, October 26, 2026, Muslim worshippers were seen continuing their worship amid heavy rainfall. In a video, devotees were seen performing tawaf around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest site, undeterred as heavy rain and thunder swept across Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Muslim pilgrims…
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will screen applications for 2027 Hajj season today, October 27, and notify successful applicants by SMS once the approval process is completed. The ministry, represented by the Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs,…
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