Saudi Arabia announces SAR10,000 fine for Hajj permit violations
Saudi Arabia has announced the enforcement of a penalty of 10,000 Riyals (SAR10,000) for violating the rules of the Hajj season.
Wed May 08 2024
Hajj season this year to be limited to 1 million pilgrims under 65 - MoHU
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia (MoHU) has announced that the number of pilgrims allowed for the Hajj season this year is limited to one million local and international pilgrims.
Sat Apr 09 2022
Saudi security forces commanders ready to implement security plans for this year's hajj season
The entry to the Grand Holy Mosque or holy sites will not be allowed but to those with permits through security checkpoints that were set at the entrances of the Makkah and holy sites.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Pos Malaysia to rake in RM3.5 million revenue during Haj season
Pos Laju is expected to handle 38,000kg more goods and baggage from Malaysian pilgrims this year compared to last year.
Mon Aug 01 2016
Security measures tightened up for this year's hajj - Tabung Haji
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is satisfied and confident with the security measures taken by the government of Saudi Arabia to curb any untoward incidents during the hajj season this year.
Sun Jul 31 2016
Iran says to miss hajj, Saudi 'blocking path to Allah'
In the latest dispute between regional rivals Tehran and Riyadh, Iranian pilgrims might not be able to take part in the hajj in September.
Sun May 29 2016
Foreign toll figures show hajj tragedy deadliest in history
At least 1,587 people were killed in last month's stampede during the hajj season, making it the deadliest in the pilgrimage's history.
Mon Oct 12 2015