![First batch of Malaysian Haj pilgrims arrive in Madinah First batch of Malaysian Haj pilgrims arrive in Madinah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715203090_Parajemaahhajiwan.jpg)
First batch of Malaysian Haj pilgrims arrive in Madinah
The first batch of 282 Malaysian pilgrims for the 1445H/2024 haj season safely arrived in Madinah today.
Thu May 09 2024
![Haj season this year attracts more than 1.8 million pilgrims Haj season this year attracts more than 1.8 million pilgrims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61682010207_SaudiArabiaMakkah.jpg)
Haj season this year attracts more than 1.8 million pilgrims
Pilgrims from 67 countries in Europe, the Americas, and Australia were permitted to register and book electronically.
Wed Jun 28 2023
![Saudi Arabia announces success of first phase of 2022 haj season's operational plan Saudi Arabia announces success of first phase of 2022 haj season's operational plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657334934_TBhaji.jpg)
Saudi Arabia announces success of first phase of 2022 haj season's operational plan
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced the success of the first phase of the operational plan for the 1443H Haj season with no 'incidents'.
Sat Jul 09 2022
![Haj 2022 commences with 1 million pilgrims Haj 2022 commences with 1 million pilgrims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657184543_Haji.jpg)
Haj 2022 commences with 1 million pilgrims
The haj season of 1443 AH officially started yesterday - after a break of two years due to COVID-19 - where pilgrims began to perform the "Tawaf Qudum" around the Kaaba before going to Mina.
Thu Jul 07 2022
![First Malaysian haj pilgrim dies in Makkah - Idris First Malaysian haj pilgrim dies in Makkah - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61656921521_TBidrisahmad.jpg)
First Malaysian haj pilgrim dies in Makkah - Idris
A 62-year-old man from Kuala Nerang, Kedah, became the first Malaysian pilgrim who died in the holy city during this year's haj season.
Mon Jul 04 2022
![Earlier than usual season for 'Rotab' dates coincides with haj of 1443H Earlier than usual season for 'Rotab' dates coincides with haj of 1443H](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656075911_persekitaranBukitU.jpg)
Earlier than usual season for 'Rotab' dates coincides with haj of 1443H
For the first time in 20 years, the harvest season for the 'Rotab' dates in Saudi Arabia has arrived earlier than July.
Fri Jun 24 2022
![Kaaba's Kiswa raised in Makkah to mark start of haj Kaaba's Kiswa raised in Makkah to mark start of haj](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655798882_TBkiswah.jpg)
Kaaba's Kiswa raised in Makkah to mark start of haj
The Kiswa - a black-coloured and gold-embroidered cloth that covers the Kaaba - was raised on Sunday to mark the start of the haj season.
Tue Jun 21 2022
![Emotional distress, incompatible roommate issue among complaints received from pilgrims Emotional distress, incompatible roommate issue among complaints received from pilgrims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654860339_TBJEMAAHHAJI.jpg)
Emotional distress, incompatible roommate issue among complaints received from pilgrims
Emotional distress, communication problems and incompatible roommate issue are among the complaints received by Tabung Haji (TH) during haj season.
Fri Jun 17 2022
![Saudi Arabia introduces new apps in conjunction with haj season Saudi Arabia introduces new apps in conjunction with haj season](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655192461_TBHESHAM.jpg)
Saudi Arabia introduces new apps in conjunction with haj season
Saudi Arabia has introduced three smart applications including two new ones in conjunction with the pilgrimage season of 1443 H to further streamline the affairs of the pilgrims.
Tue Jun 14 2022
![Saudi Arabia agrees to continue Makkah Route for Malaysian haj pilgrims Saudi Arabia agrees to continue Makkah Route for Malaysian haj pilgrims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653468947_TBTabungHaji.jpg)
Saudi Arabia agrees to continue Makkah Route for Malaysian haj pilgrims
The Saudi Arabian government has agreed to continue the Makkah Route project for prospective pilgrims from Malaysia for this year's haj season.
Wed May 25 2022
![Malaysia still waiting for decision on additional haj quota appeal - Idris Malaysia still waiting for decision on additional haj quota appeal - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653311162_SenatorDatukIdris.jpg)
Malaysia still waiting for decision on additional haj quota appeal - Idris
Malaysia is still waiting for the Saudi Arabian government's decision on the country's appeal for an additional quota of 5,000 pilgrims to perform the 2022 haj season.
Mon May 23 2022
![Malaysia seeks additional 5,000 haj pilgrim quota - Idris Malaysia seeks additional 5,000 haj pilgrim quota - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652700929_IdrisAhmad.jpg)
Malaysia seeks additional 5,000 haj pilgrim quota - Idris
Malaysia has applied for an additional 5,000 haj quota from the Saudi Arabian government for this year's haj season.
Mon May 16 2022
![MOH to supply 3,000 courses of Paxlovid in preparation for haj season MOH to supply 3,000 courses of Paxlovid in preparation for haj season](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652445880_workenvironmentK.jpg)
MOH to supply 3,000 courses of Paxlovid in preparation for haj season
The Ministry of Health (MoH) will supply at least 3,000 Paxlovid courses in preparation to treat pilgrims if they contracted COVID-19 while performing the haj.
Fri May 13 2022
![TH now offers 'dam', 'qurban' payment services through THiJARI application TH now offers 'dam', 'qurban' payment services through THiJARI application](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41651755903_TBTHIJARI.jpg)
TH now offers 'dam', 'qurban' payment services through THiJARI application
TH says it will be providing 'dam' and qurban payment services through the THiJARI application starting May 9 for would-be pilgrims during the Haj season this year.
Thu May 05 2022
![TH ready to manage pilgrims for this year's haj season - Idris TH ready to manage pilgrims for this year's haj season - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650279512_TBidrisahmad.jpg)
TH ready to manage pilgrims for this year's haj season - Idris
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is ready to manage pilgrims from Malaysia for this year's haj season, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad.
Mon Apr 18 2022