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Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca) News Monitoring

  • Published on 16:33 GMT

    Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia launches smart guide for pilgrims

    Listen to article Saudi Arabia has launched an electronic guide in six languages to assist pilgrims preparing for this year’s Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, set to take place in early June. The "Smart Book of Hajj Rituals" is available in Arabic, …

    Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 25, 2025

    Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia's BIG decision, bans entry to Mecca for Indians, and other foreigners without...

    Home News Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia’s BIG decision, bans entry to Mecca for Indians, and other foreigners without… Muslims who wish to perform the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage can apply for the necessary Hajj permit via online platforms like Absher and Muqeem. Saudi …

    Source: India.com - Center-right
  • Published on Apr 25, 2025

    Who’s banned from Mecca? 6-month jail sentence for violators

    As the Hajj season of 2025 approaches, the relevant authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have issued regulations for this year’s pilgrimage, revealing the categories of individuals prohibited from entering Mecca, as well as the categories exempt from …

    Source: Egypt Independent - Pro-Government
  • Published on Apr 25, 2025

    2025 Hajj: CBN approves cash-based BTA for pilgrims 

    The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the request by pilgrims to be granted cash transactions for the holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The gesture by the Central Bank of Nigeria is aimed at easing travel demands by the pilgrims in the upcoming Hajj …

    Source: Eagle Online - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 25, 2025

    CBN approves cash-based BTA for 2025 Hajj 

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the request by pilgrims to be granted cash transactions for a seamless 2025 holy pilgrimage to Mecca. An official at the Presidency revealed that the development followed the intervention of Vice President …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 25, 2025

    2025 Hajj: NAHCON secures 2,800 VIP bed spaces

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the request of the 2025 intending pilgrims to be granted cash transactions for the holy pilgrimage to Mecca. The approval followed the intervention of Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who appealed to President …

    Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Pending
  • Published on Apr 25, 2025

    Haj operator loses final plea in rogue tour case

    THE operator of an unlicensed Haj travel group, who was fined BD10,000 for taking pilgrims to Mecca without a permit, has lost his final appeal at Bahrain’s top court. The Cassation Court heard that in the 2023 Haj season (1444 Hijri), the Bahraini …

    Source: Gulf Daily News Online - Pro-Government
  • Published on Apr 25, 2025

    Hajj: CBN drops move to give pilgrims ATM cards

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the request by pilgrims to be granted cash transactions for the holy pilgrimage to Mecca, instead of debit cards. This followed the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima, who appealed to President …

    Source: Daily Trust - Pending
  • Published on Apr 25, 2025

    Saudi Arabia: Expats Without Official Permits Now Banned From Entering Mecca

    Saudi Arabia’s Directorate of Public Security has announced that expatriates without official permits are now barred from entering Mecca. Only individuals with: A Mecca-issued residency or work permit (iqama) Or an official Hajj permitwill be allowed entry …

    Source: Gulf Insider - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    South African Muslims prepare for Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia

    AROUND 2500 South African Muslims are set to embark on their spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia for their hajj pilgrimage. Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world gather in Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj – the sacred Muslim pilgrimage. …

    Source: Sunday Tribune - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    CBN approves cash-based BTA for 2025 Hajj pilgrims

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a cash-based Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for Nigerians performing the 2025 Hajj. The approval came following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima, who appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on …

    Source: Premium Times - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    [Saudi Arabia restricts Mecca entry in preparation for Hajj

    The Kingdom has also issued stern warnings of heavy penalties for visa overstayers as part of broader efforts to prevent unregistered individuals from performing the pilgrimage. On Wednesday, the Saudi Ministry of Interior announced a series of regulations …

    Source: Yemen Online - Pending
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    After VP’s intervention, CBN approves cash-based BTA for 2025 Hajj pilgrims

    Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday approved cash transactions for the Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj in Mecca, replacing the mandatory ATM card policy. The decision …

    Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    CBN approves cash payments for hajj pilgrims’ basic travel allowance

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved cash-based payments for the basic travel allowance (BTA) of Nigerian pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for this year’s hajj. A statement issued on Thursday by Stanley Nkwocha, senior special assistant to the …

    Source: The Cable - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    Hajj 2025: Pilgrims to get cash for travel after Shettima intervenes

    In a major policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the disbursement of cash-based Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj, following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima. …

    Source: Daily Post - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    2025 Hajj: CBN Approves Cash-based BTA To Ease Pilgrims’ Travel Demands

    Deji Elumoye in Abuja  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the request of 2025 intending pilgrims to be granted cash transactions for the holy pilgrimage to Mecca. This followed the intervention of Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who appealed to …

    Source: This Day - Pro-Government
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    2025 Hajj: CBN approves cash-based BTA for pilgrims

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has approved the request by the 2025 Hajj intending pilgrims to be granted cash transactions for the holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. By Salisu Sani-Idris The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has approved the …

    Source: News Diary Online - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    2025 Hajj: CBN Okays Cash After VP Shettima’s Intervention

    In a major win for intending Hajj pilgrims, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has greenlit cash transactions for the 2025 pilgrimage, ditching its earlier plan to enforce debit card-only payments. This policy shift follows high-level intervention by Vice …

    Source: The News Chronicle - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Saudi Arabia warns of heavy penalties for overstaying visas ahead of Hajj

    The Saudi Ministry of Interior has issued a warning to all expatriates and visitors, stating that those who overstay their visas during the Hajj season will face strict legal consequences. The announcement comes as part of wider efforts to manage the flow …

    Source: The Economic Times - Pending

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