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Hajj in Summers Banned for 16 Years, Announces Saudi Arabia

14Apr

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Islam

Hajj in Summers Banned for 16 Years, Announces Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Hajj 2025 will be the last time the pilgrimage takes place in the hot summer season for the next 16 years. The Saudi National Meteorological Center (NMC) made the announcement, bringing relief to millions of Muslims worldwide. Starting in 2026, Hajj will move into cooler seasons, beginning with spring and later shifting into winter. This change happens because the Islamic lunar calendar moves about 10 days earlier every year compared to the Gregorian calendar. As a result, the Hajj season keeps changing each year. Pilgrims have faced extreme heat in recent years. In 2024, temperatures in Makkah rose between 46°C and 51°C. That year, officials reported more than 2,700 cases of heatstroke in a single day, along with several deaths. Many people found it ...

Indian Ministers Praise Pakistani Citizen for Saving Lives During Hajj

6Aug

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global

Indian Ministers Praise Pakistani Citizen for Saving Lives During Hajj

Indian ministers have praised a Pakistani citizen for saving the lives of around 17 Indian pilgrims during the extreme heat of Makkah earlier this year. Asif Bashir, a 32-year-old from Peshawar, works as a database supervisor at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During Hajj, he volunteered to assist pilgrims, demonstrating remarkable courage and compassion. Bashir made history by saving the lives of around 26 pilgrims, including 17 Indians, who had fainted due to the extreme heat. He provided water, life-saving medicines, and even carried multiple pilgrims on his shoulder for distances of three to four kilometers. Indian Authorities Recognized Bashir's Bravery Indian authorities in Saudi Arabia recognized Bashir's bravery. Minister for Parliamentary Affai...

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...

Details and Application Deadline For Hajj Policy 2024 in Pakistan

17Nov

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Islam

Details and Application Deadline For Hajj Policy 2024 in Pakistan

The caretaker government of Pakistan has announced the Hajj policy for 2024, with a significant reduction in the cost of the pilgrimage. The economy package for Hajj 2024 starts from Rs. 1,075,000 for the South Zone. Moreover, the North Zone package is priced at Rs. 1,175,000. Islamabad - The Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs, Aneeq Ahmed, has announced the Hajj Policy 2024, which includes a significant reduction of Rs100,000 in the cost for pilgrims. In addition, the first phase of the policy featured an ‘affordable’ package priced at 1075 thousand rupees. During a press conference in the federal capital, Minister Ahmed shared that Saudi Arabia has allocated a quota of 179,210 pilgrims for Hajj 2024. This quota will be evenly distributed between the government and private Ha...