Keywords: Hajj


Morocco's International Travel Spending Soars to $2.6 Billion, Defying Local Survey Predictions

Moroccan citizens' expenditure on international travel reached a remarkable 26.7 billion Moroccan dirhams ($2.6 billion) by November 2024, according to recent data released by the Exchange Office. This represents a substantial increase of 4.5 billion MAD ($447,359) compared to the previous year's......

Morocco Launches Hajj Payment Process for 1446H Season

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has unveiled the payment procedure for this year's Hajj pilgrimage. From September 2 to September 20, selected citizens will process their fees through Barid Bank agencies across Morocco, with certified checks accepted. The cost for participants chosen......

Moroccan Pilgrims Granted Direct Route to Arafat: New Fatwa Eases Hajj Journey

In a landmark decision, Morocco’s Supreme Scientific Council has issued a fatwa permitting Moroccan pilgrims to bypass Mina and proceed directly to Arafat on the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, addressing logistical and physical challenges faced during the Hajj pilgrimage. The announcement, made public......

Moroccan Hajj Committee Sets Proposed Fee of $6,639 for Upcoming Hajj Season

 In a recent assembly, Morocco’s Hajj Committee proposed that citizens selected through the Hajj lottery for the upcoming pilgrimage should anticipate a fee of approximately MAD 65,000 ($6,639). The committee convened today in Rabat to assess the conditions for the 2024 Hajj season and to......

Hajj Visa Fraud Busted: Three Arrested in Morocco's Marrakech and Fez

In a sweeping operation conducted by the regional judicial police brigade of Marrakech, in coordination with their counterparts in Fez and with the support of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), three individuals, including a woman and a public official, were apprehended for their......

Scorching Heat Claims Over 1,000 Lives During Saudi Arabia's Hajj Pilgrimage

In a tragic turn of events, the death toll from this year's hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has surpassed 1,000, according to an AFP tally released on Thursday. More than half of the fatalities were unregistered worshippers who braved the extreme heat to perform one of Islam's most sacred rituals. The......

Hajj 1445 Pilgrimage Culminates with Heartfelt Farewell Tawaf

As the sacred rituals of Hajj 1445 drew to a close, pilgrims from around the world congregated at Al Masjid Al Haram, the Grand Mosque in Mecca, to perform the poignant Farewell Tawaf. This profound ritual, a symbolic circling of the holy Kaaba seven times, marked the culmination of their spiritual journey. On......

Scorching Heat Claims Lives of Hundreds During Sacred Hajj Pilgrimage

Under the relentless sun in Mecca, tragedy unfolded during the annual Hajj pilgrimage as at least 550 pilgrims lost their lives to the scorching heat. Diplomatic reports and press outlets conveyed a somber reality, confirming the heartbreaking loss of life to French news agency Agence France Presse......

KSA's Pilgrimage Guardians: Safeguarding Devotees' Well-being

In a resounding affirmation of the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to pilgrims' welfare, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has declared a clean bill of health for the multitudes of faithful souls congregating for this year's sacred Hajj rituals. This proclamation echoes the hallowed duty......