Haj

A Saudi police female officer stands guard as pilgrims perform final Tawaf during the annual Haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Reuters
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For the first time, Saudi women stand guard in Mecca during haj

Muslim pilgrims gather at the plain of Arafat during the annual Haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia July 19, 2021. Photo :Reuters
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Masked haj pilgrims on Mount Arafat pray for Covid-free world

Pigeons are seen flying as a man walks towards the Grand Mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, July 17, 2021. Photo :Reuters
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Immunised pilgrims gather for haj as Covid restrictions limit numbers

FILE PHOTO: Saudi security officers stand in front of the Kaaba, as muslims pray during the Laylat al-Qadr, or Night of Power, the holiest night for Muslims, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), during the fasting month of Ramadan, at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia May 19, 2020. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS
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Saudi minister says number of pilgrims limited to around 1,000

Saudi halts Umrah visa till Aug 16
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Saudi halts Umrah visa till Aug 16