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IndiGo to operate Mumbai to Madinah direct flights daily from November 15

IndiGo's flights to Madinah from Hyderabad, which used to run four times a week, will also run daily from November 16.(Reuters)

Published on Oct 22, 2025 05:00 pm IST

18 Pakistani pilgrims die during Hajj 2025

The Hajj 2025 saw a massive gathering of 1,673,230 pilgrims from around the world, including 1,506,576 international pilgrims from 171 countries.(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 15, 2025 01:30 pm IST

Spanish Muslims retrace ancient Hajj route on horseback from Andalusia to Mecca

Spanish Muslims retrace ancient Hajj route on horseback from Andalusia to Mecca

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:22 pm IST

Why did Saudi Arabia block nearly 2.7 lakh from entering Mecca for Hajj?

Muslim worshippers arrive at a camp housing pilgrims in Mina near Islam's holy city of Mecca on June 3, 2025, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.(AFP)

Published on Jun 03, 2025 07:46 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: When is Hajj 2025? Know date, history, significance, rituals

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Hajj is a significant pilgrimage involving rituals that symbolize faith and unity among Muslims. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 02, 2025 12:46 pm IST

Not performing Hajj? 6 Islamic rituals for Muslims to reap benefits at home

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Not performing Hajj this year? 6 Islamic rituals for Muslims at home on Arafah Day to reap benefits of 9th Dhul Hijjah.(Image by Pexels)

Published on May 28, 2025 03:39 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: UAE sights Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH crescent moon

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: UAE confirms crescent moon sighting of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH, Bakrid to be celebrated on this date.(Image by Pexels)

Updated on May 27, 2025 10:08 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Saudi Arabia sights Dhul Hijjah crescent, announces Hajj date

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Saudi Arabia confirms Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH crescent moon sighting: Hajj 2025 and Bakrid dates revealed.(AFP FILE Photo)

Updated on May 27, 2025 09:44 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH crescent moon sighted in Oman, Bakrid date

Eid-ul-Adha 2025 date announced as Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH crescent moon sighted in Oman.(AFP)

Updated on May 27, 2025 09:26 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Dhul Hijjah crescent moon photographed in broad daylight

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH crescent moon captured before it officially existed; UAE astronomers make jaw-dropping discovery ahead of Eid-ul-Azha/Bakra Eid/Bakrid/Eid-ul-Zuha.(Image by X/AstronomyCenter)

Updated on May 27, 2025 08:48 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: When is Hajj 2025? Date of Muslims pilgrimage to Kaaba

Muslims in white robes pray around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca. Know the date and all about the annual hajj pilgrimage here.(Image by Pexels)

Updated on May 26, 2025 07:39 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Oman predicts Dhul Hijjah crescent moon sighting date and time

Plan your ultimate June getaway as Oman announces 5-day holiday for Eid-ul-Adha 2025 and predicts the date and time for Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH crescent moon sighting.(Image by PIxabay)

Updated on May 26, 2025 05:39 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Qatar workers may enjoy festive holidays longer than 5 days

Qatar’s Eid-ul-Adha 2025 holidays are official, now watch flights and hotels sell out fast as Muslims await crescent moon sighting for Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH.(Image by Pixabay)

Updated on May 26, 2025 01:37 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Are your travel plans ready? Kuwait announces 5-day holiday

Get ready for the ultimate June break! Kuwait declares 5-day holiday for Eid-ul-Adha 2025 post crescent moon sighting for Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH.(File Photo)

Updated on May 25, 2025 05:00 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: When will Saudi, UAE, US, UK sight Dhul Hijjah crescent moon?

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Date and time when Muslims will gear up for crescent moon sighting of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH in Saudi Arabia, UAE, US, UK, France etc.(File Photo)

Updated on May 24, 2025 07:00 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: When will Muslims in India sight crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah?

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Muslims in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries will gear up for crescent moon sighting of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH on this date and at this time.(File Photo)

Updated on May 24, 2025 05:22 pm IST

SpiceJet to resume Haj flights from Srinagar on May 14 after airport reopens

SpiceJet will offer two flight services to Medina as they resume Hajj operations(REUTERS)

Published on May 13, 2025 03:10 pm IST

First batch of 3,372 Hajj pilgrims departs from Srinagar for Mecca today

Pilgrims greet their family members and relatives as they leave for annual Hajj pilgrimage, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat(PTI)

Published on May 04, 2025 11:35 am IST

Saudi fighter jets escort PM Modi's plane to Jeddah in special gesture | Watch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft was escorted by F-15s of the Royal Saudi Air Force in the Saudi airspace.(MEA)

Updated on Apr 22, 2025 03:23 pm IST

India, Saudi Arabia to ink 6 pacts; Modi to discuss Hajj quota with Crown Prince

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in 2019. ()(Raj K Raj/HT photo)

Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:32 am IST

50% dip in Hajj pilgrims this year in J&K: Officials

This year Hajj flights are scheduled to begin from May 4, from Srinagar to Saudi Arabia, with the final flight carrying pilgrims on May 15. (File/AP Photo)

Published on Apr 18, 2025 10:18 am IST

Saudi Haj portal reopens to accommodate 10,000 Indian pilgrims: Govt

Union Ministry of Minority Affairs Secretary Dr Chandra Shekhar Kumar was on a visit to Saudi Arabia last week to review the preparations being made for Haj.(Representational Image.)

Updated on Apr 15, 2025 11:41 am IST

How Meerut man's Umrah trip turned into a Jihad nightmare

A local travel agent who facilitated Murtaza's trip has been arrested.(Representational Image)

Updated on Apr 14, 2025 03:46 pm IST

Saudi Arabia sets April 29 as deadline for foreign Umrah pilgrims to depart

The ministry also announced the last date for Umrah pilgrims to enter the Kingdom as April 13.(REUTERS)

Updated on Apr 09, 2025 05:01 am IST

UAE travel agents, Umrah operators seek answers on Saudi Arabia's Hajj visa ban

Saudi Arabia is considering banning visas for citizens from certain countries ahead of Hajj(AFP)

Published on Apr 08, 2025 10:55 pm IST

Hajj 2025: Dates, rituals, significance | Details about the Muslim pilgrimage

Muslims perform Umrah on the 27th day of the holy month of Ramadan in the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, March 27, 2025. (via REUTERS)

Updated on Apr 08, 2025 02:30 pm IST

Why Saudi Arabia may bring temporary visa changes for Indians, Pakistanis

Muslims perform the morning prayer around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca at the start of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, early on March 30, 2025. (AFP FILE)

Updated on Apr 07, 2025 04:40 pm IST

Kerala CM urges Centre to regulate high airline ticket prices for Haj pilgrims

A letter has already been sent to the Union Minister of Civil Aviation seeking the intervention of the Centre in this regard, the CM said.(AFP/File)

Published on Mar 25, 2025 01:50 pm IST

Islamic Arts Biennale: Kaaba’s kiswah goes on public display for the first time

Inside the Islamic Arts Biennale: A Rare Look at the Kaaba’s Drapes.(Image by X/WACommunity)

Published on Feb 01, 2025 01:47 pm IST

Haj 2025: SpiceJet announces 100 special flights from four Indian cities

SpiceJet will operate Haj special flights from four new cities(HT_PRINT)

Published on Dec 02, 2024 11:40 am IST

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