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Tag: Hajj

Posted inSaudi Arabia

Women permitted on hajj without male ‘guardians’

by Rania Sanjar July 20, 2021July 20, 2021

Bushra Shah, a 35-year-old Pakistani, says she is realizing a childhood dream by making the great pilgrimage to Mecca – and, under new rules, she’s doing it without a male “guardian.” The hajj ministry has officially allowed a woman of any age to make the pilgrimage without a male relative, known as a mehrem, on […]

Posted inCovid-19

Saudi concludes downsized hajj amid pandemic

by AT Contributor August 3, 2020August 3, 2020
Posted inOpinion

How religious communities are coping with Covid-19

by Elliot Rhodes April 9, 2020April 9, 2020
Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Posted inMiddle East, Saudi Arabia

Mecca under 24-hour curfew to contain coronavirus

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse April 3, 2020April 3, 2020
Posted inMiddle East, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to Muslims: Hold off on Hajj

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse April 1, 2020April 2, 2020
Posted inOpinion

Riyadh’s bold action to curb virus spread proves wise

by Jennifer Lyn March 16, 2020March 16, 2020
Posted inIndonesia

Indonesia finally admits Covid-19 infections

by John McBeth March 2, 2020March 2, 2020
Posted inMiddle East, Saudi Arabia, Yemen

Yemenis sell homes, cross front lines to reach Mecca

by Saeed Al-Batati August 29, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inMiddle East, Saudi Arabia

Climate change to bring ‘extreme’ heat to Mecca

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse August 24, 2019February 18, 2020
Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Posted inAT Finance, Middle East, Philippines, World

Filipinos burglarized while on pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia

by Asia Times staff August 28, 2018February 18, 2020
Chinese Muslims board planes to Saudi Arabia at Beijing Capital International Airport. Photo: Islamic Association of China
Posted inBeijing, China, Middle East

Chinese Muslims heading for Mecca given GPS devices

by Asia Times staff July 31, 2018February 18, 2020
Diplomatic handshake between leaders from India and Saudi Arabia with flag-painted hands. Image: iStock
Posted inAfghanistan, Australia, China, India, Israel, Middle East, Oceania, Pakistan, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

India-Saudi Arabia relations on promising path

by M Shamsur Rabb Khan February 13, 2018
The conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia has deep historical roots. Illustration: iStock
Posted inFrance, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Saudi-Iran relations: story behind a clash of regional leadership

by M Shamsur Rabb Khan January 29, 2018January 29, 2018
Photo: Wikipedia
Posted inAT Finance, China, Malaysia, Middle East, South Asia, World

Unwanted Airbus giants gaining traction as Mecca ‘pilgrim planes’

by Asia Times staff January 23, 2018February 18, 2020

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