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Aima Baig Completes Umrah Pilgrimage After Jeddah Concert
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Aima Baig Completes Umrah Pilgrimage After Jeddah Concert

Renowned Pakistani singer Aima Baig has completed the sacred Umrah pilgrimage after performing at a concert in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Baig, celebrated for her distinctive voice and unique style, shared several photos of her journey on social media, giving her fans a glimpse into her spiritual experience. Aima Baig is widely known as one of Pakistan's top female vocalists. She has made a significant impact in the music industry through her live performances and playback singing for dramas and films. After her concert in Jeddah, Baig took the opportunity to perform Umrah, a pilgrimage that holds great significance for Muslims worldwide. In the photos she shared on her social media accounts, Baig wears Ihram, a simple white garment, along with a black abaya and a blue shawl. The images ...
PIA Starts Direct Flights from Faisalabad to Jeddah for Umrah Pilgrims
Pakistan

PIA Starts Direct Flights from Faisalabad to Jeddah for Umrah Pilgrims

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has begun offering direct flights from Faisalabad to Jeddah. This new route is aimed at making travel easier for people going to perform Umrah. With these direct flights, PIA now operates two flights each week between Faisalabad and Jeddah. The first PIA flight was a special occasion, with Chief Commercial Officer Naushirwan Adil seeing off 170 pilgrims. This new service is not only beneficial for those traveling for religious reasons but also for individuals living in Saudi Arabia for work. Additionally, it will support Faisalabad's business community by providing more convenient travel options. This direct flight route is part of PIA’s ongoing effort to improve its services and offer more travel choices. By reducing the need for connecting fl...
Iranian pilgrims Can Now Travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah
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...
What Are Miqats for Hajj and Umrah?
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...
Umrah is now opened for all the Nationalities
Islam

Umrah is now opened for all the Nationalities

Umrah is now opened for all the countries in the world. The Ministry of Interior announced a short while ago. Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced a short while ago today March 5 2022, that now they have allowed Umrah. Performing Umrah has been restricted due to the covid-19 pendamic. In addition to this announcement, The Ministry of Interior has announced following protocols must be followed while travlling to KSA. Stopping Social Distancing In MasjidsWearing Masks Only In Closed PlacesNot requiring the submission of a negative result for an approved PCR test. Or for an approved Rapid Antigen Test before coming to the KingdomIt is required to have Insurance to cover the cost of treatment from infection of Covid-19 Institutional & Home Quarantine has a...