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Says PM Imran has given instructions to make all necessary arrangements for pilgrims

Ministry urges intending pilgrims not to make bookings unless announcement of Hajj policy

Kingdom refuses to allow entry to Pakistani Hajj pilgrims who had Chinese jabs

Annual pilgrimage will take place under special circumstances with age restrictions due to Covid-19, says minister

Visitors from outside the kingdom will be permitted from November 1

Pilgrims returned to the Grand Mosque in Makkah later Sunday to perform a final Tawaf

Saudi Arabia holds limited Hajj allowing some 10,000 pilgrims to perform annual ritual amid pandemic

It has been one of the most pronounced images of the impact of Covid-19 on religion

Only up to 10,000 people already residing in KSA participated in this year's Hajj

With just 10,000 people already residing in the kingdom set to participate in the ritual

Official says there are no security-related concerns; measures taken to protect pilgrims from Covid-19

Saudi Arabia holds a 'limited' Hajj this year due to the spread of coronavirus

Eidul Azha has huge multiplier effect on economy as it benefits many industries

Touching Holy Kaaba will be banned during Hajj and space of a meter and a half between each pilgrim will be imposed

Qadri says govt to make better Hajj policy next year

This is going to be the first time in the known history that no foreigners will be able to travel to the holy land

Those above 65 years old would not be allowed to attend the annual pilgrimage, says Hajj minister

Very limited number of pilgrims from various nationalities will be able to perform Hajj, says Hajj ministry

Restrictions to remain in place for religious pilgrimages, international travel and social gatherings

Decision to cancel the Hajj would be a first since the kingdom was founded in 1932

Southeast Asian country to withhold 1,000 selected pilgrims and those travelling at their own expenses to perform Hajj

Sources familiar with matter say authorities are now considering allowing 'only symbolic numbers' this year

Religious affairs minister explained this decision was made after much consideration

Saudi government triples VAT rate suspends allowance for employees amid plunge in oil prices and Covid-19 lockdown

Religious affairs minister says Saudi govt considering different options

Amid uncertainty over the pandemic as the kingdom reports 1,563 infections and 10 deaths

Hajj balloting held to select 86,765 intending pilgrims

Move comes a day after Pakistan also confirms its first two cases of the deadly contagion

Qadri says govt hajj package would now cost Rs480,000 in northern region and Rs470,000 in southern

Religious affairs minister says talks are ongoing to extend the Road to Makkah project to other major cities

This year 2,000 pilgrims may go to pilgrimage on lawmakers’ recommendation

He also drew the eighth Umrah Draw 2019-2020 to select 10 employees who will perform Umrah on OGDCL’S expenses

Performing Hajj is likely to become even costlier.

Ministry official says they are in touch with the Saudi govt and still trying to reduce the expenses

Senate panel expresses concern over hike of Rs115,000 in govt package

Senate panel directs ministry to persuade Saudi authorities to minimise taxes

Agreement signed between Religious Affairs Minister Noorul Haq Qadri and Saudi counterpart in Makkah

Development comes in line with a number of other reforms made in the Hajj and Umrah sector recently

To promote the concept of using smart solutions to provide high-quality services for the pilgrims

Orders aide to forward proposals within a month for their finalisation

Expected revenue significantly less than the anticipated Rs25b

Abbasi, who is currently in Saudi Arabia, said in a video that he was stunned by the sheer magnitude of the event

Pilgrims traverse through 17 countries on two-month-long trip to arrive in the kingdom

Two million Muslims from across the globe are in Saudi Arabia for annual Hajj pilgrimage

10 photos of people gathering in Arafat to mark Hajj's most important day

Over two million believers from across the planet converge for several days of rituals to Mecca

Survivors and relatives of victims were given a heroes' welcome as they arrived

More than 1.8 million visas were delivered online without the need for middlemen

Besides religious souvenirs, visitors to Mecca buy highly-coveted Saudi gold, watches, clothes and more

The stars took to social media to share about the blessing