Haj

Over 1.2 lakh people selected by lottery for Haj 2025 through Haj Committee

The quota of the Haj Committee for Haj-2025 is fixed at 1,22,518 pilgrims, while 1,51,918 correct applications were received in all, a statement issued by the Haj Committee said.

07 October 2024, 22:58 IST

Over 1.2 lakh people selected by lottery for Haj 2025 through Haj Committee

07 October 2024, 22:58 IST

India's Haj quota for 2025 same as 2024; application process begins

For the first time, the applications have been invited on the Haj Suvidha App in addition to the website of Haj Committee of India, an official statement said.

13 August 2024, 16:15 IST

India's Haj quota for 2025 same as 2024; application process begins

13 August 2024, 16:15 IST

Govt releases Haj policy 2025, Haj Committee of India quota now 70%

In 2024, the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) was allotted 80 per cent while the private Haj Group Organisers got 20 per cent of the quota.

06 August 2024, 16:28 IST

Govt releases Haj policy 2025, Haj Committee of India quota now 70%

06 August 2024, 16:28 IST

201 Indian pilgrims died during Haj pilgrimage 2024: Government in Lok Sabha

In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government of India has placed significant emphasis on the successful conduct of Haj operations and on ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian pilgrims.

24 July 2024, 16:23 IST

201 Indian pilgrims died during Haj pilgrimage 2024: Government in Lok Sabha

24 July 2024, 16:23 IST

More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures

India's External Affairs agency said 98 Indian citizens died during the pilgrimage.

23 June 2024, 13:39 IST

More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures

23 June 2024, 13:39 IST

MEA says 98 Indians died during annual Haj pilgrimage

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said total deaths of Indians in the entire Haj period last year were 187.

21 June 2024, 12:20 IST

MEA says 98 Indians died during annual Haj pilgrimage

21 June 2024, 12:20 IST

Haj pilgrims wilt under searing temperatures in Saudi Arabia

a 2019 study by the Geophysical Research Letters said that as temperatures rise in already arid Saudi Arabia due to climate change, pilgrims performing haj will face 'extreme danger'.

18 June 2024, 15:58 IST

Haj pilgrims wilt under searing temperatures in Saudi Arabia

18 June 2024, 15:58 IST

Fourteen Jordanians die during haj in Saudi Arabia, some succumb to heat

At least of six of the fatalities were heat related, the ministry said on Saturday, with temperatures predicted to reach 47 degrees Celsius (116 Fahrenheit) in Mecca on Monday.

16 June 2024, 14:45 IST

Fourteen Jordanians die during haj in Saudi Arabia, some succumb to heat

16 June 2024, 14:45 IST

As ties thaw with Saudi Arabia, thousands of Syrians fly there for Haj

After Syria's conflict erupted in 2011, Saudi Arabia cut ties with Assad and backed figures opposed to him

06 June 2024, 12:28 IST

As ties thaw with Saudi Arabia, thousands of Syrians fly there for Haj

06 June 2024, 12:28 IST

Delhi Haj committee begins preparations for 69 Muslim women to go on pilgrimage

The women underwent training at the Haj committee's office and were equipped with information to deal with any difficulties during the pilgrimage.

29 April 2024, 12:30 IST

Delhi Haj committee begins preparations for 69 Muslim women to go on pilgrimage

29 April 2024, 12:30 IST