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Opinion 7 years ago

Post-haj: Zero tolerance against intolerance should continue

In the haj, there is no significant differentiation based on sects, gender or color.

World 7 years ago

Pilgrims descend on Mecca for 'smart haj'

Two million Muslims gather in Saudi Arabia this week for the hajj as the annual pilgrimage becomes increasingly hi-tech with apps to help the faithful navigate Islam's holiest sites.

Opinion 7 years ago

It's 'just' the flu? Let's take better precautions

Even when the flu becomes severe, Indonesians often don’t seek medical attention until it gets worse.

World 7 years ago

Saudi authorities nab 116 Indonesians for illegal haj travel

Saudi Arabian security authorities have arrested 116 Indonesians during a raid on a shelter in Misfalah, Mecca, for allegedly using illegal means to go on the haj.

Business 8 years ago

One haj flight moved to Soekarno-Hatta from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport

The government moved the departure of one Saudi Airlines haj flight from Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport in Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, on Friday..

News 8 years ago

Tourism ministry to brand hajj pilgrim buses with Wonderful Indonesia brand

This promotion is hoped to educate Muslims all across the world that Indonesia isn’t just about luxury and high-quality products.

Business 9 years ago

Indonesians love of Mecca boosts lucrative ‘umrah’ business

As the country with the world’s largest Muslim population, Indonesia has seen the minor pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, the umrah, grow into a lucrative business with seemingly endless demand. A long waiting list for the haj is among the main drivers.

Politics 9 years ago

Saudi Arabia allocates Indonesia haj quota of 221,000 per year

Indonesia’s haj quota has returned to the normal figure of 221,000 a year plus an additional 10,000 after the quota was cut by 20 percent in 2013 due to the renovation of the al-Haram Mosque in Saudi Arabia.

World 9 years ago

Muslims gather for climax of hajj pilgrimage

Before dawn on Sunday, Muslim pilgrims from around the world began ascending a hill just outside Mecca where the Prophet Muhammad delivered his final sermon some 1,400 years ago.