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Faith column: Muharram — Ways to honor God's sacred month
Muslims honor Muharram, one of Islam's four sacred months, where Muslims worldwide observe fasting and practice charity. Here ...
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Saudi Arabia: How many have arrived for Umrah since June 12?
The ministry reported a 30 per cent increase in the number of pilgrims entering Saudi Arabia on Umrah visas compared to the ...
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Saudi airspace sets new traffic record during Hajj season
A total of more than 140,000 domestic and international air movements were recorded during the arrival and departure phases ...
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SUPKEM Declares Sole Authority Over Kenya’s Hajj Travel Amid Crackdown on Rogue Agents
Mudhar Khitami, Chair of the SUPKEM Hajj Committee, noted that once the verification process is complete, a list of certified ...
Umrah 2025: Over 1.2 million pilgrims from 109 countries have arrived in Saudi Arabia since June
Saudi Arabia has welcomed over 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims from 109 countries since June 2025, reflecting a significant ...
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Why Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH) changes date every year
The Islamic calendar is based on cycles of the moon and is used predominantly by Muslims around the world. It helps us ...
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Over 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia since Dhul Hijjah 15
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that over 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia since the start of the current season on Dhul Hijjah 15, with visitors coming from 109 ...