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Society 2 years 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 3 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.
Society 4 years ago
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No quarantine, testing for returning haj pilgrims despite concerns over fresh outbreak
The government will not impose mandatory centralized quarantine or post-arrival testing for haj pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia, despite concerns over the possibility of new COVID-19 outbreaks following their arrival in Indonesia.
World 5 years ago
Saudi to allow only 'immunized' pilgrims to Mecca
The haj and umrah ministry said in a statement that three categories of people would be considered "immunized" -- those who have received two doses of the vaccine, those administered a single dose at least 14 days prior, and people who have recovered from the infection.
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