6+ hour, 34+ min ago  (381+ words) Gannavaram: As many as 156 Haj pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh departed for Saudi Arabia on the first day of the pilgrimage from the Vijayawada embarkation point on Saturday. The pilgrims were ceremonially flagged off by minister for minority welfare NMD Farooq,…...

14+ hour, 25+ min ago  (490+ words) MAKKAH " The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stressed the importance of all pilgrims" affairs offices and Hajj service providers to inform pilgrims of the need to obtain an official permit to perform Hajj rituals for this year and to adhere…...

15+ hour, 6+ min ago  (480+ words) Telangana Haj Committee is gearing up for arrangements for pilgrims embarking from RGIA from May 4. A total of 9, 660 pilgrims " including 6, 660 from Telangana and 2, 283 from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka " will fly from Hyderabad to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia....

16+ hour, 44+ min ago  (380+ words) Saturday April 18, 2026 Saudi Arabia has activated its highest level of readiness across its transport and logistics network ahead of the 1447 Hajj season, aiming to ensure smooth movement for millions of pilgrims through a fully integrated system. The Ministry of Transport…...

17+ hour, 27+ min ago  (250+ words) MADINAH " The first batches of Hajj pilgrims from several countries arrived in Madinah and Jeddah on Saturday, Dhul Qada 1, marking the commencement of international arrivals for this year's pilgrimage. They included pilgrims traveling under the Makkah Route initiative from Turkiye,…...

17+ hour, 49+ min ago  (356+ words) At the start of the Hajj season, the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba (Kiswa) has been raised three meters above the ground as part of the annual tradition. At the same time, maintenance work on both the inside and outside walls of the Kaaba…...

19+ hour, 21+ min ago  (241+ words) Vijayawada: A total of 156 Haj pilgrims departed from the Vijayawada embarkation point for Saudi Arabia on Saturday, with ministers flagging off the first batch. Minority welfare minister N. M. D. Farooq, mines, geology and excise minister Kollu Ravindra, government whip and Gannavaram MLA…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (302+ words) The first group of 371 Indian pilgrims has embarked on their sacred journey to Mecca signaling the start of the 2026 Hajj season from India Departing from New Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday the event was presided over by Delhi…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (351+ words) The 2026 Haj pilgrimage from India begins April 18 with 1, 75, 025 pilgrims. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju assures a smooth and safe journey with new digital aids, better logistics, and improved services, while highlighting expanded insurance and transportation for a memorable spiritual experience. India…...

21+ hour, 31+ min ago  (272+ words) The first group of Indian pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Haj pilgrimage. Welcomed at Madinah Airport by Indian and Saudi officials, they are set for a spiritually enriching experience. Improved accommodations have been arranged, with a total…...