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Sunday, December 14th, 2008
Airline companies in Saudi Arabia have said they are ready to handle the three million pilgrims expected to arrive for this year's Haj in December.
The pledge was made at the annual meeting of BARSA (the Board of Airline Representatives in Saudi Arabia) held in Jeddah on Sunday to discuss preparations ...
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula. It occupies an area about the size of the United States east of the Mississippi River. Saudi Arabia’s population is around 22 million (2004 census), and its capital city is Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia’s geography is diverse, with forests, ...
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
The Consular Section of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington DC has the honor to inform all Pilgrims that it will start issuing Hajj visas, which are granted gratis, from Mid-Shawwal until 29th Dhu Al-Qudah of each year. Hajj visas are not valid for work or residency.
You can ...
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Friday, August 22nd, 2008
Hajj Visas
Where do I go to get a Hajj visa?
The application form is available from your nearest Saudi Consulate. But it is advisable to appoint a licensed travel agent, who will arrange a visa, as well as your travel and accommodation and anything else you may need to perform the ...
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Friday, August 22nd, 2008
Hajj Requirements:
Visas for 1427 Hajj
The Consular Section of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington DC has the honor to inform all Pilgrims that it will start issuing Hajj visas, which are granted gratis, from Mid-Shawwal until 29th Dhu Al-Qudah of each year. Hajj visas are not valid ...
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Friday, August 22nd, 2008
Approved Hajj/Umrah Travel Agents
To find the list of approved travel agents in each country, click on the country name listed below.Please note that this approval is dependent on satisfactory performance. If any agent fails to meet the minimum performance standard, his approval will be suspended until it has been determined ...
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Friday, August 22nd, 2008
Important Announcement on Labelling of Pilgrims' Luggage
From the Ministry of Hajj, 09/06/2008
to all Hajj Missions & Hajj Travel Agencies
For the 1429H Hajj Season
Assalamu Alikum Wa Rahmat Allah
Based on experience in past Hajj seasons, the Ministry of Hajj is well aware of the problems of lost luggage left behind by pilgrims ...
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Friday, August 22nd, 2008
Ministry of Health explains health requirements from pilgrims
Riyadh, 16/06/2008The Ministry of Health called on all ministries of health of the Islamic countries as well as all countries sending pilgrims and Umrah performers to abide by the health requirements which should be carried out by those coming to perform Hajj and ...
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