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‘I feel like I’m carrying her’

A terror attack survivor has a heavy heart before the trip of a lifetime

Newsroom.co.nz

Mecca thronged for first post-pandemic haj

MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Thousands of pilgrims started arriving in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia on Friday, among some one million Muslims expected to attend the 2022 haj pilgrimage season after two years of major disruption caused by the Covid pandemic.

Bangkok Post

When is Hajj 2022? What is pilgrimage to Mecca and why do Muslims go?

The pilgrimage for Muslims known as Hajj runs over five days, but travel disruptions in Saudi Arabia meant worshippers may not be able to get to Mecca to complete their fifth pillar of Islam

Daily Mirror

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Infographic: When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha?

One million pilgrims will convene in Mecca to perform Hajj this year followed by Eid al-Adha.

Al Jazeera

British Muslim tour operators face liquidation following changes to Saudi Hajj

Last-minute changes to the rules around booking the hajj pilgramage to Mecca risk putting dozens of British tour operators out of business

The Independent UK

England's Adil Rashid to miss India white-ball series for Hajj pilgrimage

LONDON: England will be without the services of Adil Rashid in next month's white-ball series against India as the leg-spinner has received clearance from the country's cricket board (ECB) to make Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

The Times of India

Adil Rashid to miss England’s India white-ball series to make Mecca pilgrimage

Rashid has found it difficult to make the pilgrimage due to timings and commitments.

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Adil Rashid to miss England vs India ODI and T20 series to make Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca

England will be without star spinner Adil Rashid for their upcoming ODI and T20I games against India, with the 34-year-old granted leave to make the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca

Daily Mirror

Carmelo Anthony-backed ‘The Program’ looks to reinvigorate youth basketball in NYC

NEW YORK — New York City as the Mecca of basketball, or the epicenter of the sports’ culture, exists mostly and only in nostalgia.

Tribune News Service

Saudi Arabia lifts COVID-travel ban from its citizens travelling to India

Saudi Arabia has finally lifted its travel-related curbs from India, Turkey, Ethiopia and Vietnam. Now, the citizens of Saudi can finally travel to these countries without any restrictions. The move comes right after a week the nation dropped some more measures related to Coronavirus. This includes, wearing of face masks…

The Times of India

First batch of Haj pilgrims flies out of Kolkata after 2 years

KOLKATA: The first batch of 365 Haj pilgrims to Mecca-Medina flew out of Kolkata on Friday after a gap of two years due to the pandemic.

The Times of India

First batch of Haj pilgrims leaves from Kolkata

KOLKATA: The first batch of 365 Haj pilgrims to Mecca - Medina flew out of Kolkata airport on Friday morning after a gap of two years owing to the pandemic.

The Times of India

377 Haj pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh to fly off after 2 years

LUCKNOW: About 377 pilgrims, desirous of making the Haj pilgrimage from Uttar Pradesh after the pandemic-hit halt of two years, will embark on the first flight to Mecca in Saudi Arabia on Monday morning. A total of 7,500 passengers will be sent from UP for Haj 2022 on 13 flights…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia receives 1st foreign Hajj pilgrims since COVID began

Group from Indonesia landed in Medina and is set to travel south to the holy city of Mecca in the coming weeks.

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Happy Eid-ul-Fitr 2022: Eid Mubarak Images, Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Cards, Greetings, Pictures, Pictures and GIFs

Muslims from all over the world are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today. Eid is an Arabic term which is called the festival of breaking the fast. According to the Islamic calendar, Eid takes place on the first day in the month of Shawwal. The celebration continues for 3 days. On this day,…

Al Jazeera

Ramadan: Hagia Sophia a glimpse of Turkey’s modern transformation

Tarawih prayers resume after 88 years this Ramadan at the museum-turned-mosque in Istanbul.

France 24

'We are on our way to death': In Saudi Arabia, four Uighurs risk extradition to China

Several NGOs have accused Saudi Arabia of having arbitrarily arrested four Uighurs and of trying to extradite them to China, where their fate is extremely uncertain. The detainees include two men who had travelled to the country to make a pilgrimage to Mecca in November 2020, as well as a…

Manchester Evening News

Mecca unveils star-studded RuPaul's Drag Race bingo - here's how to get half price tickets

This is not a drill. RuPaul's Drag Race bingo is a thing - and you can see Baga Chipz, Coco Vadose and the gang live and in person for up to 48% off with a special ticket offer

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