Hajj
Azhar Imam congratulates Saudi Arabia on successful Hajj season
Egypt
July 2, 2023
Azhar Imam congratulates Saudi Arabia on successful Hajj season
Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed al-Tayyeb has congratulated Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Prince Mohammed…
Minister: 1st batch of NGOs pilgrims to return to Cairo Monday
Egypt
July 2, 2023
Minister: 1st batch of NGOs pilgrims to return to Cairo Monday
Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Kabbaj announced on Saturday that the first batch of Egyptian pilgrims sent by NGOs is…
Pilgrims move to Muzdalifah after descending from Mount Arafat
Life & Style
June 28, 2023
Pilgrims move to Muzdalifah after descending from Mount Arafat
Around two million pilgrims from around the world started to move to Muzdalifah after gathering at Mount Arafat on Tuesday,…
EgyptAir halts visit tickets to Saudi Arabia during Hajj season
Egypt
May 21, 2023
EgyptAir halts visit tickets to Saudi Arabia during Hajj season
EgyptAir issued instructions on Saturday to all tourism companies and travel agents not to issue tickets or accept any passenger…
Egypt suspends licenses for tourism companies
Egypt
March 13, 2023
Egypt suspends licenses for tourism companies
The Official Gazette in Egypt published the decision of the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa, who suspended accepting…
PM chairs meeting on preparations for Hajj season
Egypt
December 21, 2022
PM chairs meeting on preparations for Hajj season
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the higher committee for Hajj (pilgrimage) to follow up on…
The Hajj is back and Saudi Arabia is hoping to cash in
Middle East
July 10, 2022
The Hajj is back and Saudi Arabia is hoping to cash in
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – Oil has added trillions of dollars to Saudi Arabia’s coffers over the decades, but it’s…
Egypt announces latest protocol for hajj pilgrimages
Egypt
June 1, 2022
Egypt announces latest protocol for hajj pilgrimages
The Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah announced the current measures for Egyptian haji tourism. A member of the Supreme…
EgyptAir announces prices for Hajj tickets
Egypt
May 26, 2022
EgyptAir announces prices for Hajj tickets
EgyptAir announced the prices of Hajj tickets for the year 1443 Hijri, 2022 AD, which will start from LE16,990 on…
Saudi Arabia to allow women under 45 years old to perform Hajj without ‘mahram’
Egypt
April 4, 2022
Saudi Arabia to allow women under 45 years old to perform Hajj without ‘mahram’
The former vice chairman of the Chamber of Tourism Companies Basem al-Sisi has confirmed reports that Saudi Arabia will now…