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National 5 years ago

Ministry sets age criteria as Saudi Arabia opens borders to ‘umrah’ pilgrims

Only pilgrims between 18 and 50 years old are allowed to go on umrah in Saudi Arabia.

World 5 years ago

COVID-19: 42 Indonesian pilgrims stranded as Saudi Arabia imposes travel restrictions

Saudi Arabia suspended all international flights to and from the country for two weeks on March 15.

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

PREMIUM
Indonesian Jewish community unfazed by Israel travel ban

Rabbi Yohannes Elias of the Eits Chaim Indonesia foundation regretted the travel ban for its impact on Christian and Muslim pilgrims from Indonesia, but said that it would have little impact on the Indonesian Jewish community.

City 8 years ago

Trial starts for alleged 'umrah' fraud case

The first hearing of an alleged fraud case involving First Travel agency was held on Monday at the Depok District Court in West Java, with many of its reported victims in attendance.

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.