Umrah

Etihad changes timing of flight to Madina

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Etihad Airways is re-timing its daily Abu Dhabi-Madinah flights to a daytime operation and will also introduce three additional weekly services during the peak winter period. Effective February 1, 2018, the current overnight departure from Abu Dhabi will be replaced by a mid-morning flight. The airline will also increase frequency from seven to 10 flights a week for two monthsRead more

When Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar visited Madinah

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar recently shared a video of his Umrah pilgrimage a few years back. Faisal Farooqui, a family friend who manages the actor's Twitter account, tweeted a video and a picture of the 94-year-old actor from his 2013 visit to Madinah - one of the holiest cities in Islam. The actor, also fondly known as 'Saab (sir)' toRead more

Hajj revenues poised to exceed $150bn by 2022: Experts

Makkah - Emiratesvoice

Economic experts have said Hajj and Umrah revenues are poised to exceed $150 billion by 2022 in light of the expected mergers of economic blocs and groupings to meet the growing demand on Hajj and Umrah economics in terms of transport, commercial stores and expansion in small, medium enterprises (SMEs). Muhsin Al-Sharif, a member of the Committee of Real EstateRead more

Investments in Hajj ration sector reaching $133.3 million

Riyadh - Emirates Voice

As the Hajj season approaches, 176 central kitchens are preparing to offer their services and cater to the needs of all pilgrims of different nationalities, with investments in Hajj ration sector reaching $133.3 million, according to ration companies spokesperson Ahmed al-Sharif. The central kitchens have the capability of providing 2.64 million meal every year with demand for meals in theRead more

Haj pilgrims to get vaccines, health advice in UAE

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

A campaign that will provide medical counseling and health advice as well as offer free seasonal flu and pneumococcal vaccines to Haj pilgrims was launched by health authorities on Monday. The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHP) launched this year's Haj campaign in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Health Authority and Dubai Health Authority. Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand,Read more

Qatari pilgrims welcome in Saudi Arabia for Haj

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The Ministry of Haj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has confirmed that all pilgrims arriving in the Kingdom to perform Umrah from different countries in the world, including those who came from Qatar - have smoothly performed the rituals this year (1438 Hijri), according to the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz.Read more

Six killed, 38 wounded in bus crash

Amman - Emirates Voice

Six persons were killed and 38 others were wounded, when a bus full of Umrah performers crashed early Monday in Tafila, some 185 kilometer south of Amman, the Civil Defense Department (CDD) said in its daily update. Emergency teams rushed to the scene of the crash, administered first-aid and evacuated the dead and wounded to nearby hospitals, the CDD added.Read more

Man dies during Umrah in Makkah

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

A man performing Umrah in the holy city of Makkah has passed away. According to Saudi Arabian newspaper Al Riyadh, the man, in his 40s, was circumambulating the Holy Kaaba when he felt breathless and complained of weakness. Medical professionals and volunteers on the site tried to revive the man, but failed. Source: .khaleej TimesRead more

Pakistani President performs Umrah

Makkah - Emirates Voice

President Mamnoon Hussain of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, performed Umrah (minor Hajj) here today. On arrival at the Grand Mosque, he was received by the Commander of the Special Forces for the Security of the Grand Masjid Major General Mohammed bin Wassel Al-Ahmadi, and a number of officials of the General Presidency for the Holy Masjid and the Prophet'sRead more

Presidency of Two Holy Mosques Affairs: Services are provided for Umrah Performers

Makkah - Emirates Voice

The General Presidency of the Grand Holy Mosque and the Prophet's Holy Mosque Affairs said that the directives of the Kingdom's leadership emphasize providing services and facilitating affairs of Umrah performers from all countries of the world including brothers from the State of Qatar, adding that what is circulated in the social media on preventing Qatari Umrah performers from enteringRead more