Hajj pilgrims

Biometric Visa Application Mandatory For Bangladeshi Hajj Pilgrims, Saudi Arabian Govt Takes Significant Step

Pilgrimage to Mecca: The notification also stated that the necessary preparations are being made in order to handle visa applications using biometric technology.

Feb 23, 2023, 11:54 AM IST

First batch of 800 Hajj pilgrims from J&K leaves for Madina

The first batch of 800 Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir today left for the Muslim holy city of Madina in Saudi Arabia.

Jul 14, 2018, 17:58 PM IST

Saudi Arabia denounces Iran over decision to not send Hajj pilgrims this year

Saudi Arabia has denounced Iran over its decision not to send its pilgrims to the annual Hajj and has also criticised Tehran's demand regarding right to organise demonstrations during the Hajj and to have privileges.

May 30, 2016, 14:44 PM IST

Three pilgrims from TN killed in Haj stampede: CM

Tamil Nadu government Friday said that three pilgrims from the state were among those killed in the Haj stampede yesterday in Saudi Arabia.

Sep 25, 2015, 14:59 PM IST