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Archipelago 3 months ago
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Indonesia records significant drop in haj-related fatalities
According to Dahnil, the decline in fatalities reflects improvements in services provided to pilgrims, particularly in health care and the management of pilgrim movements during the most demanding stages of the haj.
Society 3 months ago
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Indonesian pilgrims perform haj rituals in Mina amid extreme heat
Indonesian haj pilgrims have arrived in Mina to begin the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual, marking the final stage of the annual Islamic pilgrimage as the government intensifies efforts to ensure smooth services amid scorching temperatures and logistical issues.
Society 3 months ago
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Police name 13 suspects for organizing illegal haj
The National Police have named 13 suspects for allegedly organizing unauthorized haj trips for this year’s haj season and umrah (minor haj) travels throughout the year, preying on more than 300 potential pilgrims and causing financial losses to victims.
Middle East and Africa 6 months ago
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Indonesia monitors pilgrims, migrants as US-Israel strikes on Iran raise war fears
In the wake of the United States-Israeli war on Iran, markets are shaken and hundreds of thousands of Indonesians in the Middle East are left fearing an escalating war during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Middle East and Africa 10 months ago
Saudi announces major development at Mecca
King Salman's Gate, which includes several high-rises next to Islam's holiest site, is an "integrated mixed-use destination" blending Mecca's "rich architectural heritage with world-class modern living", the official Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday.
Society 11 months ago
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Indonesia speeds up plans for haj village project in Mecca
The government is accelerating plans to build special accommodation for Indonesian pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with construction of the so-called haj village expected to begin as early as the end of this year, following an instruction from President Prabowo Subianto to improve services.
Society 1 year ago
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Pilgrim flights delayed by Iran-Israel attacks arrive in Indonesia
Two groups of Indonesian pilgrims from the Surabaya embarkation point in East Java were forced to spend the night in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia after their return flights were delayed due to the closure of Muscat airport in Oman following an Iranian missile attack of a Qatari base.
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