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Middle East and Africa 11 months ago
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Six Indonesian pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus crash
A bus carrying Indonesian pilgrims was involved in a collision at Wadi Qudeid, the road between Mecca and Medina located around 150 kilometers from Jeddah, causing the vehicle to overturn and catch fire.
Society 1 year ago
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Indonesian pilgrims depart from abroad for faster, better services
While millions of Muslims in Indonesia waited decades for their turn to go on the haj in Saudi Arabia, Tien Mulyanthi and her husband were fortunate to have their wait period shortened as they registered for the annual pilgrimage from the United Kingdom last year.
Society 1 year ago
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Government warns Indonesian pilgrims to stick to Saudi haj rules
The Religious Affairs Ministry has warned Indonesians to not attempt the haj without holding the correct visa, as Saudi authorities turn away thousands of unregistered pilgrims from across the globe ahead of the haj, which begins next week.
Society 2 years ago
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Missing Indonesian pilgrim found dead in Mecca, search continues for two others
An elderly Indonesian man who had been missing in Saudi Arabia for almost two weeks has been found dead at a hospital in Mecca, Indonesian haj officials have said, as they continue their search for two other missing pilgrims.
Editorial 3 years ago
A compromised haj?
The millions on the waiting list, most of whom thought they had already paid in full, must now be wondering how much money they will have to fork out when they are called up. They are faced with the uncertainty not only of whether they can travel but also of whether they will be able to find the money to cover the increase, whatever that amount is.
