Pilgrims

A map showing the country of Iran. Image: UNB
Middle East

Pakistani pilgrim bus overturns, killing 28, injuring 23 in Iran

The accident took place late on Tuesday in the central Iranian province of Yazd and was caused by a technical defect in the bus braking system, according to preliminary investigations made by the...

Muslim pilgrims carry umbrellas amid high temperatures outside Namira Mosque on the plain of Arafat during the annual hajj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Photos: Reuters
World+Biz

Saudi Arabia warns hajj pilgrims of extreme heat risks at holy sites

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand Mosque ahead of the annual haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia July 6, 2022. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Bangladesh

Hajj visa application deadline further extended till 11 May

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Bangladesh

117 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims died in Saudi Arabia till July 27: Ministry

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Bangladesh

91 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims die till 8 July: Ministry

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Bangladesh

81 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims die so far

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Bangladesh

Pilgrims can carry $1,200 sans Hajj expenses

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Bangladesh

Pilgrims' immigration to be done in Dhaka, deal signed

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Bangladesh

Hajj costs in Bangladesh high among neighbours

A priest blesses the bus at the scene where at least 19 people were killed and 20 more injured after a passenger bus traveling on a highway crashed into a house, according to authorities, in San Jose El Guarda, Mexico November 26, 2021. Photo :Reuters
World+Biz

19 pilgrims killed in Mexico bus crash

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
Middle East

Immunised pilgrims gather for haj as Covid restrictions limit numbers

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Middle East

Grand Mosque in Macca receives 1st batch of pilgrims as Hajj begins

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Middle East

Saudi hosts vaccinated pilgrims for 2nd downsized hajj