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Kiswah of Holy Kaaba Raised by 3 metres to Mark Start of Hajj 2024

23May

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Islam

Kiswah of Holy Kaaba Raised by 3 metres to Mark Start of Hajj 2024

On Wednesday, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has completed its annual tradition of raising the lower part of the Kiswah, the black cloth that covers the Holy Kaaba. The Kiswah was lifted about 3 meters high, and the exposed area was covered with a white cotton cloth that is 2.5 meters wide and 54 meters long. This white cloth now surrounds all four sides of the Kaaba. Preparation for Hajj 2024 This tradition is part of the preparations for the 2024 Hajj season. The goal is to protect the Kiswah from damage during the pilgrimage. During Hajj, many pilgrims perform tawaf, the ritual of walking around the Kaaba. While doing this, some pilgrims touch the Kiswah, and sometimes it can get accidentally damaged. Raising the Kiswah and cove...

Hajj 2024: Saudi Ministry Announces Deadline For Umrah Pilgrims to Leave Kingdom

26Apr

By Tahreem Akram2 Comments

Islam

Hajj 2024: Saudi Ministry Announces Deadline For Umrah Pilgrims to Leave Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced a deadline for Umrah Pilgrims to leave the Kingdom. Foreign pilgrims holding Umrah visas will have a duration of 90 days starting from their entry into Saudi Arabia. Now, the visa validity lasts for three months after entering Saudi Arabia, expiring by May 23, 2024 according to Gregorian calendar or the 15th of Dhul Qa'dah in the Hijri calendar. Saudi Ministry provides clarification by giving answers to people’s queries received on its “Beneficiary Care” account on a social media platform. Before, the final day for Umrah visa holders to come to Saudi Arabia this year was Dhul Qadah 15, 1445. Moreover, the validity of the Umrah visa extends for three months from its issuance date. It will not vaid from the date you arrive ...

Iranian pilgrims Can Now Travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah

23Apr

By Aqsa Azam3 Comments

Islam

Iranian pilgrims Can Now Travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah

Iranian pilgrims traveled to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, a pilgrimage Muslims can undertake any time of year. This marks the first time in nearly ten years that Iranian Muslims have been allowed to participate in Umrah. The resumption of Umrah travel follows a period of strained relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Iranian pilgrims are now able to go to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, a pilgrimage they couldn't do for almost ten years because of problems between Iran and Saudi Arabia. As reported by Iran's official news agency, the first group of pilgrims left Iran to go to Saudi Arabia from Tehran's Imam Khomeini airport. “The first group of Umrah pilgrims departed Iran for Saudi Arabia through the Imam Khomeini airport in Tehran,” Iran’s official news agency IRNA rep...

Why Do We Have Multiple Eid Ul Fitr Every Year?

10Apr

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global, Islam, Pakistan

Why Do We Have Multiple Eid Ul Fitr Every Year?

Today Pakistan announced its sighting of the Shawwal moon declaring the Eid ul Fitr today. However, India and Bangladesh will not celebrate Eid today. Is our system is malfunctioned or our neighbors celebrating Eid on the wrong day? Ramadan went swiftly and as you are reading this article some of you might be preparing for sheer khurma or ironing your Eid clothes for morning prayer. Pakistan's Ruwait e Hilal Committee has a meeting today and after an extensive search and discussion, they announced the Eid ul fitr for the year 2024. However, despite being a neighbor India and Bangladesh announced that they haven't seen any sign of the moon and they will celebrate Eid on Thursday. Even though Saudi Arabia has completed 30 days of Ramadan, so does India and Bangladesh. Sounds fishy? ...

6Apr

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Islam

What Are Miqats for Hajj and Umrah?

Miqat is a special boundary for pilgrims where it is necessary for them to wear special clothes called Ihram. They highlight that all pilgrims are equal and united before Allah. What is a Miqat? When Muslims start their sacred journeys of Hajj or Umrah, they begin them in certain places called Miqats. Miqat is a special boundary for pilgrims where it is necessary for them to wear special clothes called Ihram. If they cross this boundary without wearing Ihram, they must sacrifice an animal as expiation. Ihram helps people from different backgrounds come together. It doesn’t matter how much money they have or what their status is. They all prepare to fulfill their religious duties in Makkah. Main Miqats for Hajj and Umrah There are five main Miqat stations, strategic...